Grading Policy

All students will receive a grade for their performance in orchestra class. The grade will be 20% formative, 70% summative, and 10% final exam. More details are below.

20%    Formative: Weekly Rehearsal Performance

Students are graded on their daily performance and participation in class/rehearsal. This will include grades by teacher observation, part checks, scales, or written theory work/discussion.

70%    Summative:

  • Instrument Performance*
    • Periodic live and recorded sight-reading tests
    • Periodic live and recorded part checks
    • Periodic live and recorded scale or etude checks
    • Live and recorded Concert Performances
    • Seating auditions throughout year
    • Placement audition in March/April for following semester
  • Theory/History Work and Written Reflections
    • Theory Worksheets or Quizzes
    • Music History worksheets or quizzes
    • Written Reflections on performances

10%    Final Exam (Summative)

*All instrument performance grades can be replayed at any time during the semester for a higher grade, regardless of the original grade.

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