Assessments
Formal assessments in Band start in 6th Grade. There are some common factors in the assessments between all grades and they continually build upon what has previously been assessed.
This page lays out the big-picture of assessments, but please also consult the linked pages:
Basics of Assessments
Schedule of Assessments
For rhythm assessments, there are three rhythm assessments per semester planned each year for every grade.
| Grade | Semester 1 (Fall) | Semester 2 (Spring) |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | Concert B♭ Scale (Memorized) Chromatic Scale (Unmemorized) |
Concert F and E♭ Major Scales Chromatic Scale (memorized) |
| 7th Grade | Concert F, B♭, E♭, and A♭ Major Scales Chromatic Scale (memorized) |
Concert C and D♭ Major Scales |
| 8th Grade | Concert C, F, B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, Major Scales Chromatic Scale (memorized) |
Concert D, G, and G♭ Major Scales |
| HS | All 12 Major Scales Chromatic Scale (memorized – HS Range) |
Odd years – Minor scales Even years — Double-octave Scales |
Scale Assessments
In High School Band, spring…