Rubric For Singing 6n6634

Rubric for Singing Grade 4-8 Grade 1-3 Melody, Pitch and Pitch Direction

D Beginning

C Satisfactory

B Proficient

A Excellent  Confidently sings in tune for most songs appropriate to student’s level. Proper breath control enhances phrasing. Matches pitch reliably.

 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.

Rhythm

 Tempo/rhythm are uncertain and irregular.

 Some regularity in tempo-rhythm, but sometimes misses.

 Maintains consistent tempo/rhythm.

Dynamics

 Dynamic level is often too loud, overpowering others, or so soft that the song cannot be heard.

Expression/ Phrasing

 Monotonic or inappropriate expression mars performance.  Does not show sensitivity to conductor’s changes.  Ignores direction.

Focus

MARK

 Maintains appropriate tempo/rhythm for given songs—can punctuate effectively and independently.  Dynamic level varies  Dynamics are consistent  Dynamics are inconsistently, but is and generally appropriate for different developing towards appropriate and aspects of the song. appropriate levels. balanced within the Reflects the notation ensemble. and/or the director’s intent.  Expression is  Expression is generally  Expression enhances sometimes appropriate, appropriate to the song performance by adding but may be inconsistent. being sung. appropriate depth and emotional range.  Occasionally hits  Developing sensitivity  Has a confident appropriate change or to changes and command of changes responds sometimes to responds to direction and responds sensitively direction given by given by conductor. to direction given by conductor. conductor. TOTAL

COMMENTS:

Vocal Performance Superior 20 pts Pitch

Superior Virtually no errors. Pitch is very accurate.

Rhythm

Tone Quality

Expression and Style

Diction

Excellent 18 pts

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

Very Good 16 pts

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

Superior

Excellent

Very Good

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

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.

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

Superior

Excellent

Very Good

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

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.

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.

Superior

Excellent

Very Good

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

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

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

Superior

Excellent

Very Good

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

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

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

Average 14 pts

Average Very few accurate or secure pitches.

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

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

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

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

Poor 12 pts

Poor Who needs pitch?

Poor Ain't got no rhythm.

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

Poor Expression and style is comparable to a dead rodent.

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