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Do you like it it not? Why--melody, rhythm, instrumentation?

Is it too hard for us to learn? Why?

Is it hard enough to challenge us for the time we will spend with it?

These are the questions I ask myself too.

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Variation on these suggested questions: replace the word "most" with the word "least".

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Michael Kebodeaux. How does this selection relate to the other selections we are considering for this program? Does it provide good contrast and/or consistency against the other selections?

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What is it about the piece you didn't choose that you dislike? Why?

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In picking between the two pieces, which two do you think will compliment the other pieces you are performing? (Contrasting style, common theme, tempo/dynamic/rhythmic style.)

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Which piece do you believe you could learn the most from? What do you believe you would learn from it?

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What are the styles of the two pieces?

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Which piece do you emotionally connect with the most? Why?

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Is there part of the piece that you think is extremely easy?

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I would base it on the enduring understanding from the new core arts standards- "Performers' interest in and knowledge of musical works, understanding of their own technical skill, and the context for a performance influence the selection of repertoire." Then look more specifically under the "Select" section for the proficiency level you need (e.g. Intermediate for middle school level would include themes of music reading skills, understanding design, context, and technical skill of individual and ensemble).

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Which piece do you think the woodwinds would choose, and why? (Duplicate this question for brass, percussion)

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How does/will this piece reinforce key concepts we are focusing on?

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Which piece is most musically effective? Why?

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Which piece is the "best fit" for our band? Why?

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Which piece challenges you the most? What makes it challenging?