Evaluators Name: _____________________ Band: __________________
Performers Name: _____________________ Instrument: _____________
EAST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Peer Evaluation Form
Use this form when evaluating a peer on a specific section of music
Evaluator: Listen to the other student perform the selection. While they are performing for you listen for the
musical qualities that are listed below. Be honest and fair. Remember that this is still a work in progress.
Evaluation:
Qualities of a
Superior
Performance
CATEGORIES
Air Support/Tone
(QUALITY of sound)
Notes
(what is actually being
played)
Rhythm/Tempo
(Speed)
Dynamics
(loud/soft)
Articulations
(what the tongue does)
Posture
(how they are sitting)
Qualities of a
Secure
Performance
Qualities of a
Developing
Performance
• Fuzzy tone
• Not using enough air,
some notes do not speak
Qualities of a
Beginning
Performance
• Blasting
• Unsteady tone,
• Not using enough air to
play many pitches
• Strong & Supported with
lots of air; not forced
• Nice overall sound but
some notes may be
forced and/or pinched
• Flawless
• 0-2 missed notes
• 3-4 missed notes
• 5-6 missed notes
• 7+ missed notes
• Flawless
• Steady tempo
• 0-1 missed rhythms
• Tempo was steady
• 2-3 missed rhythms
• Inconsistent tempo
• 4-5 missed rhythms
• Inconsistent tempo
• 6+ missed rhythms
• All written dynamics were
played
• 0-1 missed dynamics
• 2-3 missed dynamics
• 4-5 missed dynamics
• 6+ missed dynamics
• 2-3 measures of missed
articulations
• 4-6 measures of missed
articulations
• No articulations were
played correctly
OR
all notes were played slurred
or tongued
• Sitting on edge of chair
but slouching back
• Slouching back and
incorrect hand position,
• Elbows are tucked
• All written articulations
were played
• Straight back
• Sitting on edge of chair
• Feet flat on floor
• Proper horn/hand position
• Back against chair
• Slouched over,
• Incorrect instrument
position
• Feet crossed or on case
Total:
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Evaluators Comments…