INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GRADING POLICY
Grades will be determined using the following items:
Regular playing evaluations of scales, method book exercises, and musical excerpts. (20 point
scale)
Written exercises and tests (CRT’s). (Usually a 20 or 25 point scale)
Practice record (20 point scale)
Daily rehearsal participation/attendance/behavior (5 points per rehearsal)
Winter and Spring Concert participation (50 points per concert)
PLAYING EVALUATIONS 20 POINT SCALE
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POINTS
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GRADE
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CRITERIA
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18-20
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1
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Correct notes, correct rhythms, steady tempo, and no mistakes.
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16-17
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2
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Minor note, rhythm, or tempo mistakes.
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14-15
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3
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Noticeable mistakes with notes, rhythm, and tempo.
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12-13
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4
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Many note mistakes, incorrect rhythms, and unsteady tempo.
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0-11
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5
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Incomplete, unrecognizable, or unattempted
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WRITTEN TEST (CRT) SCALE
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POINTS
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GRADE
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POINTS
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18-20
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1
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22-25
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16-17
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2
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20-21
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14-15
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3
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17-19
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12-13
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4
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15-16
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0-11
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5
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0-14
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PRACTICE CARD GRADING SCALE
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Ave. Min./week
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POINTS
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Grade
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Ave. Min./week
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POINTS
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Grade
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100
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20
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1
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70
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14
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3
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95
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19
|
1
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65
|
13
|
4
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90
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18
|
1
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60
|
12
|
4
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85
|
17
|
2
|
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55
|
11
|
5
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80
|
16
|
2
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50
|
10
|
5
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75
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15
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3
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No Report/Less than 50
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0
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5
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DAILY REHEARSAL PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE/BEHAVIOR
5 points will be awarded for appropriate participation in rehearsals.
Points will be subtracted for tardiness, misbehavior, non-participation, absence, suspension, MISS, and/or inappropriate participation during rehearsals.