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Small Ensemble Performance 
This rubric provides a guide for grading students in their singing performance during music class.
Rubric Code: XX28CB6
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Superior

5 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Average

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Pitch

Superior

Virtually no errors. Pitch or notes are very accurate.
Excellent

An occasional isolated error, but most of the time pitch or notes are accurate and secure.
Good

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

Very few accurate or secure pitches.
Poor

Who needs pitch or a note?
Rhythm

Superior

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.
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.
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.
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.
Expression, Style, and Musicality

Superior

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

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

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

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

Expression and style is not evident in anyway
Posture

Superior

Students are standing up straight with hands by their sides, and no fidgeting.
Excellent

Students are standing up straight most of the time, or is slighty fidgeting.
Good

Students are slightly slouching and moving around, or hands are not by their sides.
Average

Students are slouching, and moving around during the whole performance.
Poor

Students have no regard for proper performance posture, and is showing little interest in their presentation.
Group Participation

Superior

Students are all working with group members, contributing equally, and making several contributions into making a successful performance.
Excellent

Students are working together most of the time, but can occasionally be off task.
Good

Students are working together some of the time and need two-three redirects for staying on task.
Average

Students need a lot of guidance to working together, most of the group members are off task, and need four or more redirects to staying on task during class work time.
Poor

Students are off task, not working together, showing very little progress, and needing many redirects each class work time.



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