Symphonic Band
GRADING
Grades are based on the following criteria:
1. Rehearsal participation and preparation 30%
2. Performance tests/sight reading 25%
3. Concert attendance and performance 20%
4. Menu Options 25%
Grading Scale
90 - 100% A
80 – 90% B
70 – 80% C
60 – 70% D
0 – 60% F
Participation and Practice – 30%
This is the largest portion of your grade. Quality daily participation is
essential to the overall progress of an ensemble. You are required to be actively
involved in rehearsals, contributing your best effort, and being musically and
mentally prepared for each rehearsal.
Performance tests/Sight Reading Factory – 20%
The director may assign pieces of music from your folder and/or scale and
technical exercises, which you will play in class or individually. The quality of the
performance will determine your grade. Each playing test will be graded on a rubric
that you will see before the test. Sight reading will be assigned every other week as part of their performance test grade.
Concert Attendance - 20%
You are required to attend all performances scheduled for your ensemble. A
schedule of the performances can be found on our website. There are some
unavoidable conflicts or family emergencies that may arise. These can be excused
with approval of the director on an individual basis. If your absence is considered
excused, the grade can be made up by completing a concert evaluation form. Failure
to notify the director in advance or to bring a note (in the case of an emergency) will
cause the absence to be unexcused.
Concert Dress
Symphonic Band
• Men – Black dress shoes, black socks, black pants, and tie. Black
coat is allowed but optional.
• Women – black shoes, black skirt or pants, white blouse or all
black dress.
• Concert outfit must adhere to district/building dress code
Wind Ensemble
• Men – Black tuxedo. White shirt, bow tie, black socks and black
dress shoes
• Women – black formal outfit (floor length), black shoes
• Concert outfit must adhere to district/building dress code
Jazz Band and Percussion Tech
• Outfit to be determined by the ensemble
Menu Options – 12.5% (per option) maximum - 2
Menu options are available to put a personal input on the band program. The
menu includes a list of options you can choose from that help you and the program.
Each menu option is worth 12.5%. Therefore, in order to get an A in the class each
student is required to do two menu options per semester. A full list of options will
be posted on the website. Students are also welcome to come to the director with
additional ideas for menu options of their own.