Assessment

Here is a sample list of assessments throughout the year for each of our ensemble classes. 

CONCERT BAND

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:

• T.O.E. Book 1 Benchmark chart

• Various assignments from lessons

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:

• Trimester Playing Exams (November, March, & May/June) *

  • see an example of requirements

  • see an example of a beginner assessment rubric

• Band Habits of Learning (March, & May/June) *

SYMPHONIC BAND 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:

• T.O.E. Book 2 Benchmark chart

• Various assignments from lessons

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:

• Trimester Playing Exams (November, March, & May/June) 

  • see an example of requirements

  • see an example of an assessment rubric

• Band Habits of Learning (November, March, & May/June) 

WIND ENSEMBLE 

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:

• • T.O.E. Book 3 Benchmark chart

  • Various assignments from lessons

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:

Trimester Playing Exams (November, March, & May/June^) 

• • see an example of requirements

  • see an example of an assessment rubric

• Band Habits of Learning (November, March, & May/June)

• Solo Performance Unit (Trimester 1)

  • "Select" process writing 

  • "Analyze & Interpret" worksheet 

  • "Refine" writing 

• Small Ensemble Unit (Trimester 2)

  • Analyze/Interpret discussion

  • Refine/rehearsal video 

  • Final Reflection

• Projects (Trimester 3)

  • "Respond" choice projects