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Singing Skills Assessment 
Singing Skills Assessment
The following rubric is a checklist for you to review which reflect your current singing skills. During rehearsal, with a partner from your voice section, you will sing an excerpt from a song from our repertoire. You will be expected to sing with pitch and rhythmic accuracy, energy and projection, diction and articulation, expression and style, proper tone quality and blend.
Rubric Code: E43WWW
By Yofitz
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Singing Skills
  OUTSTANDING

10 pts

ABOVE AVERAGE

9 pts

AVERAGE

8 pts

BELOW AVERAGE

7 pts

POOR

6 pts

UNABLE TO GRADE

5 pts

Pitch accuracy

OUTSTANDING

You sang with accurate pitches throughout the piece in both the low and high parts of your vocal range.
ABOVE AVERAGE

There were only one or two pitch inaccuracies, but overall, you matched pitch very well.
AVERAGE

There were several pitch problems in your presentation. Greater focus and attention are necessary in order for your grade to improve.
BELOW AVERAGE

There were many pitch inaccuracies in your presentation. It is obvious you have not been attentive during rehearsals. You must see me for a conference in order for your grade to improve.
POOR

You did not sing with accurate pitches most of the time. You have obviously not been paying attention. You must conference with me to improve your grade. Your parents will be notified.
UNABLE TO GRADE

You did not sing with accurate pitches at all. There is a real possibility that you are not yet able to match pitch. You must not sing loudly. If you are interested, you can see me for extra help.
Rhythm accuracy

OUTSTANDING

Your rhythms were sung properly both on and off the beat. You have an expert awareness of this skill.
ABOVE AVERAGE

There were only one or two rhythmic inaccuracies, but overall, you matched pitch very well.
AVERAGE

There were several rhythmic inaccuracies. Greater focus and attention are necessary in order for your grade to improve.
BELOW AVERAGE

There were many rhythmic inaccuracies in your presentation. It is obvious you have not been attentive during rehearsals. You must see me for a conference in order for your grade to improve.
POOR

You did not sing with accurate rhythms most of the time. You have obviously not been paying attention. You must conference with me to improve your grade. Your parents will be notified.
UNABLE TO GRADE

Your rhythms were not accurate even once. You rarely pay attention during rehearsals. You should not be in chorus.
Energy and projection

OUTSTANDING

You sang with energy, with your mouth opened, and your voice projected with purpose and confidence
ABOVE AVERAGE

Your energy level was fine, and you sang with your mouth opened. You need some work on vocal projection and confidence, but overall you did a great job.
AVERAGE

You brought an average level of energy and projection to your performance. You can improve your grade by singing with more enthusiasm and more voice.
BELOW AVERAGE

Your energy level was down, and you did not sing with very much excitement or enthusiasm. Frankly, it was boring to watch you sing. Please see me for some tips on how to improve.
POOR

Only occasionally, and then only with prompting, did you sing with energy, your mouth was not opened enough, and your voice was not projected. Your parents will be notified.
UNABLE TO GRADE

You had no energy whatsoever, and looked as if you were sick.
Diction and articulation

OUTSTANDING

You sang with words that were understandable; your vocal line was articulated clearly; your phrasing was excellent and your diction was near perfect. Final consonants and tall vowels were in evidence.
ABOVE AVERAGE

I could understand almost every word, but there were a few times when final consonants and tall vowels could have been sung more carefully.
AVERAGE

There were times when I didn't not understand your words. You dropped final consonants, and your vowels were not consistently well formed. Please see me for help if you'd like to improve.
BELOW AVERAGE

There were times when I didn't not understand your words. You dropped final consonants, and your vowels were not consistently well formed. Please see me for help if you'd like to improve.
POOR

Not only did I not understand your words, you also did not know some of them. This is probably due to a lack of attention during rehearsals. You must see me to discuss this. Your parents will be notified.
UNABLE TO GRADE

You DID NOT sing with words that were understandable; your vocal line was not articulated clearly. You must have problems with your mouth.
Expression and style

OUTSTANDING

You sang beautifully with proper vocal expression and style for the song; you used your voice quality effectively to establish the mood of the song through the proper understanding of the text.
ABOVE AVERAGE

You sang well, and did your best to properly express the style and mood of the song, although you still need to focus more on the meaning of the text.
AVERAGE

You sang well, but didn't really properly express the style and mood of the song. You still need to focus more on the meaning of the text, and be more attentive during rehearsals.
BELOW AVERAGE

There was only a bit of expression in your voice, and I was not really moved by your performance. It seemed as if you really didn't really care to be expressive. See me for help with this.
POOR

It seems that due to a lack of real participation during rehearsals, you are not achieving the proper attitude necessary to sing with any real degree of feeling. Your parents will be notified.
UNABLE TO GRADE

You DID NOT sing with proper vocal expression or style; you did not use your voice effectively to establish the mood of the song. You may be unable to do so because of an accident.
Proper tone quality and blend

OUTSTANDING

You sang with a beautiful tone that was pleasing and properly supported. You are a true role model for your peers. You have an outstanding voice.
ABOVE AVERAGE

You did a fine job. You need to be aware that although you have a wonderful voice, there are times when your voice tends to not blend with those around you. Try to allow it to become more a part of the ensemble.
AVERAGE

Your voice is fine, but there were several times when your vocal tone was just a bit edgy, making it stand out and blend less than it could. Try listening more to those around you than trying to sing loudly.
BELOW AVERAGE

There were several times when your voice simply did not blend with those around you, and sounded somewhat harsh. This can be corrected by listening more to those around you than trying to sing loudly.
POOR

It seems that you were not paying attention during rehearsals when instructions were given as to how to blend. You may also have no desire to improve in this regard. I will have a conference with your parents.
UNABLE TO GRADE

You DID NOT sing with beautiful tone that was pleasing and supported by good breath control; the tone was either too harsh, too nasal or you are hoarse from screaming.
Proper Breathing

OUTSTANDING
ABOVE AVERAGE
AVERAGE
BELOW AVERAGE
POOR
UNABLE TO GRADE
Proper Singing Posture

OUTSTANDING
ABOVE AVERAGE
AVERAGE
BELOW AVERAGE
POOR
UNABLE TO GRADE




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