Band Rehearsal Timetable Update:
The band rehearsal timetable is now available on your portal.
Some changes have been made, and certain students are missing from the list due to lack of response to our messages.
Students not currently on the timetable will be added once they communicate with us.
Important Criteria for Band Membership:
All bands have specific criteria that must be followed.
Band members must be at a similar level and grade, and within the same age group.
A general guideline based on year levels is as follows:
Year 7 & 8: Level 1, Grade 1 to 3 (age 11-13)
Year 9: Level 2, Grade 4 to 5 (age 13-15)
Year 10 & 11: Level 3, Grade 6 to 8 (age 15-17)
Assistance and Mentorship:
Experienced students may be asked to assist younger musicians in improving their musical performances.
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Assessment Criteria
Even in band rehearsals all students will be observed according to the assessment criteria below so be mindful of this.
1. Command of Instrument The quality of the sound produced from the instrument, including the consistency of sound / tone, control of sound / tone commensurate with grade.
2. Sync or Pulse Alignment of the performance to backing track, metronome or applied to a solo performance, observing notation markings. For unaccompanied pieces candidates should maintain a secure internal pulse and adjust the pulse where instructed within the music.
3. Accuracy and Understanding Representing the written notation accurately, except by instruction through performance notes, or interpreting the written part with equivalent skills demonstrated. Secure understanding of musical structure evidenced through transitions of phrases, bars, and sections.
4. Style and Expression An expressive and commanding performance of the notated material dictated by the demands of the performance piece.