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Grading Policy
Regardless of degree program, each lesson should demonstrate careful preparation of assigned material. Each lesson should reflect progressive improvement in technical ability and musical concepts as established by the instructor with each individual student. It is also expected that each student be physically warmed-up and mentally prepared to play before coming to each lesson, so that the lesson time may be used in the most efficient and productive way. The semester grade will be determined as follows:
60% Studio grade: weekly practice and preparation for lessons, performances and recitals, and consistency of progress and improvement. *If necessary, a weekly lesson grade will be given by the instructor.
20% Lesson attendance: proper and judicious attendance at lessons and various percussion-related events such as guest artist masterclasses, clinics, concerts, etc.
20% Jury grade (Majors only)
*Individual Lesson Grading Criteria:
A = Excellent. The student shows exceptional and solid preparation, practiced with extreme consistency between lessons, was professional in manner, and made superior progress in technique and musical understanding of all assigned material.
B = Average. Preparation shows some inconsistency in practicing, mild improvement in technical goals, and adequate enough progress that new materials may be assigned. However, given reasonable expectations, the student is clearly not working to his/her highest potential.
C = Fair. This grade represents poor preparation, lack of consistent practice between lessons and little improvement technically or musically. No new material will be assigned.
D = Poor. This grade is given for a lesson that is clearly not prepared and shows little or no consistent practice. No new material will be assigned.
F = Given only in the rarest of circumstances. Such a grade indicates that the student has made no effort whatsoever.
