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1. Rubric for Singing
Grade 4-8 D C B A
Grade 1-3 Beginning Satisfactory Proficient Excellent MARK
Melody,
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Pitch is uncertain.
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control for typical
patterns. Has difficulty
with managing pitch
control.
 Sings simple songs
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tunes some of the time.
Has adequate breath
control. Matches pitch
with few errors.
 Confidently sings in
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level. Proper breath
control enhances
phrasing. Matches pitch
reliably.
Rhythm Tempo/rhythm are
uncertain and irregular.
Dynamics Dynamic level is often
too loud, overpowering
others, or so soft that
the song cannot be
heard.
 Some regularity in
tempo-rhythm, but
sometimes misses.
 Dynamic level varies
inconsistently, but is
developing towards
appropriate levels.
 Maintains consistent
tempo/rhythm.
 Dynamics are consistent
and generally
appropriate and
balanced within the
ensemble.
 Maintains appropriate
tempo/rhythm for
given songs—can
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 Dynamics are
appropriate for different
aspects of the song.
Reflects the notation
and/or the director’s
intent.
Expression/
Phrasing
 Monotonic o
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inappropriate
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 Expression is
sometimes appropriate,
but may be inconsistent.
 Expression is generally
appropriate to the song
being sung.
 Expression enhances
performance by adding
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Focus Does not show
sensitivity to
conductor’schanges.
 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.
COMMENTS:
TOTAL

2. Vocal Performance
Superior
20 pts
Excellent
18 pts
Very Good
16 pts
Average
14 pts
Poor
12 pts
Pitch Superior
Virtually no errors.
Pitch is very accurate.
Rhythm Superior
The beat is secure and
the rhythms are accurate
for the music being
sung.
Excellent
An occasional isolated
error, but most of the
time pitch is accurate
and secure.
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
Some accurate pitches,
but there are frequent
and/or repeated errors.
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
Very few accurate or
secure pitches.
Average
The beat is usually
erratic and rhythms are
seldom accurate,
detracting significantly
from the overall
performance.
Poor
Who needs pitch?
Poor
Ain't got no rhythm.
Tone Quality Superior
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 Style Superior
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.
Diction Superior
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 oftennot
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.