Performance Assessment in Orchestra

Wendy Barden

$9.95
48 Pages, Paperback
ISBN: 0-8497-2611-5
Edition: W66

How is achievement—the orchestra’s performance—usually assessed?  By how well the ensemble performs at the concert, of course!  Performance Assessment in Orchestra focuses on the role of assessment prior to the concert—helping students and teachers work together to maximize skill development and perform at the highest possible level.  This practical, 48-page resource has 9 different feedback forms to duplicate or customize for class use. 

 

Chapter

Title

Content

1

Assessment for Learning

Four principles in assessment can help you lead your orchestra to perform at its highest level.

2

The Teaching and Learning Cycle

The most effective orchestra directors structure their teaching on assessment for learning principles.

3

The Power of Specific Feedback

Help students recognize what they have achieved and how to continue to refine their performance.

4

Assessing Basic Skills

Forms 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

5

Assessing Scales

Forms 2.1, 2.2

6

Assessing Short Exercises

Forms 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

7

Assessing Concert Repertoire

Form 4.1