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Vocal Jazz Singing Assessment 
JT Vocal Jazz Singing Assessment
Rubric Code: DX6W472
By WCCAVocal
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric JT Vocal Jazz Assessment
  Emerging

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Achieving

3 pts

Mastering

4 pts

Steady Beat

Developing an internal sense of beat, and observes proper rhythms, as written in the score.
Emerging

Student is NOT ABLE to sing with a steady beat and is unable to sing along with the accompaniment up to tempo at this time.
Developing

Student SOMETIMES sings with a steady beat and is able to sing along with the accompaniment at the correct tempo.
Achieving

Student MOSTLY sings with a steady beat and is able to sing along with the accompaniment at the correct tempo.
Mastering

Student ALWAYS sings with a steady beat and is able to sing along with the accompaniment at the correct tempo.
Solo Improvisation

Singing solos - improvised and written - with a unique personal signature style and sound. Freely scats during warm-up and in charts as required.
Emerging

Student is NOT ABLE to sing solos at this time. As student gains confidence, and an increased vocal improvisation skill set, he/she will become more able to sing scat solos in class.
Developing

Student SOMETIMES sings solos and/or scats. Confidence and vocal skill set are beginning to develop.
Achieving

Student MOSTLY sings solos/scats. Student has developed the skill set and confidence to sing with abandon and freely deliver/improvise a solo.
Mastering

Student ALWAYS sings solos at a polished performance level. There is a unique personal signature style.
Intonation (pitch)

Singing in tune.
Emerging

Student is NOT ABLE to sing the correct pitches and demonstrates poor intonation.
Developing

Student SOMETIMES sings the correct pitches but demonstrates poor intonation.
Achieving

Student MOSTLY sings the correct pitches and demonstrates very good intonation.
Mastering

Student ALWAYS sings the correct pitches and demonstrates perfect intonation.
Diction (words)

Pronunciation of text is correct. Cut-offs and vowel shapes are observed, and discussed in class, and marked on the score. Use of microphone is considered.
Emerging

Student is NOT ABLE to articulate the words clearly at this time. The lyrics are NOT easily understood.
Developing

Student SOMETIMES articulates the words clearly. The lyrics are NOT easily understood.
Achieving

Student MOSTLY articulates the words clearly. The lyrics are mostly understood.
Mastering

Student ALWAYS articulates the words clearly. The lyrics are easily understood.
Tone Quality and projection

Uses tone appropriate to the style of this song. Voice is free and student's technique allows voice to project
Emerging

Student is NOT ABLE to sing with good tone at this time, and is NOT ABLE to project voice at this time.
Developing

Student SOMETIMES sings with good tone but it is breathy and not relaxed.
Student SOMETIMES projects but is not easily heard for a majority of the song.
Achieving

Student MOSTLY sings with good, clear tone. The tone may be a little breathy at times or not as relaxed. Student MOSTLY projects and is easily heard.
Mastering

Students ALWAYS sings with good, clear, relaxed tone. Student ALWAYS projects and is easily heard
Stage Presence

Voice is free and student's technique allows voice to project towards full potential.
Emerging

Student is NOT ABLE to present the emotion or meaning of the music in a visual way on the stage i.e. facial expression/posture/body language. Student is NOT ABLE to move while singing/performing.
Developing

Student SOMETIMES presents the emotion or meaning of the music in a visual way on the stage i.e. facial expression/posture/body language. Student SOMETIMES moves while singing/performing.
Achieving

Student MOSTLY presents the emotion or meaning of the music in a visual way on the stage i.e. facial expression/posture/body language. Student freely moves to the music while singing/performing.
Mastering

Student ALWAYS presents the emotion and meaning of the song in a very effective visual way. Student ALWAYS moves to the music in rehearsal and performance. The overall result is a highly captivating performance.
Rhythm Section Communication

Instructions to the rhythm section
Emerging

Student is NOT ABLE to communicate effectively with the rhythm section at this time.
Developing

Student SOMETIMES communicates effectively with the rhythm section.
Achieving

Student MOSTLY communicates effectively with the rhythm section.
Mastering

Student ALWAYS communicates effectively with the rhythm section.




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