To the right is a sample Band Progress Report to send home, especially for non-graded ensembles. In case you want to edit or redesign, below is the text so you can customize:
Sample – Band Progress Report (Band, Orchestra, etc.)
Name: Grade: Instrument:
Key: A=Above & Beyond; Q=Quality Work; G=Good; N=Needs Improvement U=Unsatisfactory (Q & G are considered Proficient)
Individual Playing Skills
- Overall Technique (Tone, Rhythm, Articulation) A Q G N U
- Music Reading (Notation, Fingerings, Rhythm) A Q G N U
- Overall Musicianship (Phrasing, confidence) A Q G N U
Overall Participation
- Preparation (Home Practice, Instrument Care, etc.)
- Organization (Music Care, storage – instrument/music)
- Attitude/Motivation/Behavior
- Attendance (attended _____ of _____ lessons).
Comments:
Please sign and return to the Director by _______.
Parent Signature:
This was developed for a middle school band program that was NOT graded. This was our mid-year parent check in form to communicate student progress. You could swap out the A=Above & Beyond; Q=Quality Work; G=Good; N=Needs Improvement U=Unsatisfactory letters for whatever terms you may use at your school. We avoided ‘Excellent’, and made sure that the top 3 ratings were considered degrees of proficient. This had no bearing on students academic record, just an internal document to offer feedback to students and parents.
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