Rubrics/Assessments to Move to the Next Level

Rubrics/Assessments to Move to the Next Level. (Individual performance assessments)

Each student will be assessed at the beginning of each semester to determine their level. They will be assessed again at the end of each nine weeks.

Intro to Band I—No prerequisites/ minimal knowledge

Band I – Participation in Middle School Band(when appropriate)

Concert/Major Scales, half notes to the 9th followed by district rhythms

Bb, Eb, Ab, F, one octave chromatic

One sight reading exercise (simple rhythms/limited range) per 9 weeks

Band II – Concert/Major scales, half notes to the 9th followed by district rhythms with arpeggios

G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Chromatic

Percussion – Mallets – Scales listed above

Snare Drum – Rudimental Long Roll (open-closed-open)

Orchestral Buzz Roll (ppp-fff-ppp)

Flam (open-closed-open)

Single Paradiddle (open-closed-open)

Timpani – Roll (ppp-fff-ppp)

Interval tuning – 3rds, 4ths, 5ths

One sight reading exercises per 9 weeks

All County Band Auditions recommended

Band III Honors—

Random Scales chosen by director

All County Band Auditions required

All District Band Auditions Recommended

Band IV Honors ----

Random scales chosen by director

All County Band Auditions required

All District Band Auditions Required

Honors Band Students will be provided the opportunities to: (NCDPI)

 * Develop and demonstrate advanced instrumental practices

 *Play with increased technical accuracy and expression

 *Refine sight reading and ear training skills

 *Play difficult instrumental literature at Level V-VI, which requires advanced

technical and interpretive skills, the ability to perform in various and unusual

meters and keys, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements

 *Play instrumental literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures

 *Use singing in instrumental study, as appropriate

 *Develop skills in improvising, composing and arranging music

 *Develop skills in listening to, analyzing, and evaluating musical experiences

 *Apply advanced reading and notating skills with traditional and non-traditional

music

 *Demonstrate an understanding of instrumental literature in relationship to history,

culture, and other content areas.

These studies can include:

Honors Band III:

* Concert/Major scales, half notes to the 9th followed by district rhythms with arpeggios

E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Chromatic

*Percussion – Mallets – Scales listed above, 2 octave

Snare Drum – 13 Essential Rudiments

Timpani – Roll (ppp-fff-ppp)

Interval tuning – 3rds, 4ths, 5ths

*2 sight reading exercises per 9 weeks

*Participation in Small Ensemble – one song per 9 weeks

Honors Band IV:

*Concert/Major scales, half notes to the 9th followed by district rhythms with arpeggios

B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Chromatic

*Percussion – Mallets – Scales listed above, 2 octave

Snare Drum – 13 Essential Rudiments

Timpani – Roll (ppp-fff-ppp)

Interval tuning – 3rds, 4ths, 5ths

*2 sight reading exercises per 9 weeks

*Participation in /Lead a Small Ensemble – one song per 9 weeks

*Compare and contrast 2 pieces of music from different genres. Complete a 2 page written paper. One per semester

*Improvise a 16 Bar selection of music

Additionally, students must create and/or maintain a portfolio that contains a

combination of written, audio, or visual examples of their work. Participation in

Honors Band III / IV prepares students for further instrumental studies in music.

(Required by NCDPI to receive Honors Band Credit. Refer to: pages 24-31)