4-D

Grade 4-8DCBA

Grade 1-3BeginningSatisfactoryProficientExcellentMARK

Melody, Pitch and Pitch Direction Developing towards singing in tune. Limited breath control. Pitch is uncertain. Sings some simple songs mostly in tune. Developing breath control for typical patterns. Has difficulty with managing pitch control. Sings simple songs easily and manages some more complex tunes some of the time. Has adequate breath control. Matches pitch with few errors. Confidently sings in tune for most songs appropriate to students level. Proper breath control enhances phrasing. Matches pitch reliably.

Rhythm Tempo/rhythm are uncertain and irregular. Some regularity in tempo-rhythm, but sometimes misses. Maintains consistent tempo/rhythm. Maintains appropriate tempo/rhythm for given songscan punctuate effectively and independently.

Dynamics Dynamic level is often too loud, overpowering others, or so soft that the song cannot be heard. Dynamic level varies inconsistently, but is developing towards appropriate levels. Dynamics are consistent and generally appropriate and balanced within the ensemble. Dynamics are appropriate for different aspects of the song. Reflects the notation and/or the directors intent.

Expression/Phrasing Monotonic or inappropriate expression mars performance. Expression is sometimes appropriate, but may be inconsistent. Expression is generally appropriate to the song being sung. Expression enhances performance by adding appropriate depth and emotional range.

Focus Does not show sensitivity to conductors changes. Ignores direction. Occasionally hits appropriate change or responds sometimes to direction given by conductor. Developing sensitivity to changes and responds to direction given by conductor. Has a confident command of changes and responds sensitively to direction given by conductor.

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Rubric for SingingCOMMENTS:Top of FormVocal Performance

Superior20 ptsExcellent18 ptsVery Good16 ptsAverage14 ptsPoor12 pts

PitchSuperior

Virtually no errors. Pitch is very accurate.Excellent

An occasional isolated error, but most of the time pitch is accurate and secure.Very Good

Some accurate pitches, but there are frequent and/or repeated errors.Average

Very few accurate or secure pitches.Poor

Who needs pitch?

RhythmSuperior

The beat is secure and the rhythms are accurate for the music being sung.Excellent

The beat is secure and the rhythms are mostly accurate. There are a few duration errors, but these do not detract from the overall performance.Very Good

The beat is somewhat erratic. Some rhythms are accurate. Frequent or repeated duration errors. Rhythm problems occasionally detract from the overall performance.Average

The beat is usually erratic and rhythms are seldom accurate, detracting significantly from the overall performance.Poor

Ain't got no rhythm.

Tone QualitySuperior

Tone is consistently focused, clear, and centered throughout the range of the voice.Excellent

Tone is focused, clear, and centered through the normal singing range. Extremes in range sometimes cause tone to be less controlled. Tone quality does not detract from the performance.Very Good

Tone is often focused, clear, and centered, but sometimes the tone is uncontrolled in the normal singing range. Extremes in range are usually uncontrolled. Occasionally the tone detracts from overall performance.Average

The tone is often not focused, clear, or centered regardless of the range, significantly detracting from the overall performance.Poor

Mumbles, shouts, sing inappropriately, or will not sing.

Expression and StyleSuperior

Performs with a creative nuance and style in response to the score and limited coaching. Follows melodic direction.Excellent

Typically performs with nuance and style that is indicated in the score or which is suggested by instructor or peer.Very Good

Sometimes performs with nuance and style that is indicated in the score or which is suggested by instructor or peer.Average

Rarely demonstrated expression and style. Just sings the notes.Poor

Expression and style is comparable to a dead rodent.

DictionSuperior

Student articulates clearly and the text of the music is understandable.Excellent

Student articulates the words somewhat clearly and the text can be understood most of the time.Very Good

Student is sometimes articulating the words, but the text is often not discernable.Average

Student rarely articulates the words and the text is not discernable.Poor

No clue as to what the student is singing. Possibly singing in a different language.

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