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Vocal Solo Adjudication Rubric (Fall 2022)

Vocal Solo Adjudication Rubric

Students are adjudicated on a song of their choice that fits within the assessment guidelines.

Rubric Code: A2373WC

By Sirmusikal

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Subject: Music

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Solo Performance
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Steady Beat Also known as the pulse, the steady beat is the consistent beat that counts for the quarter note in every measure of each song. The beat pacing dictates the BPM (beats per minute) and therefore dictates the tempo of a song.	1 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.	2 Student SOMETIMES sings with a steady beat and is able to sing along with the accompaniment at the correct tempo.	3 Student MOSTLY sings with a steady beat and is able to sing along with the accompaniment at the correct tempo.	4 Student ALWAYS sings with a steady beat and is able to sing along with the accompaniment at the correct tempo.
Intonation (pitch) accuracy of pitch in playing or singing, or on a stringed instrument such as a guitar.	1 Student is NOT ABLE to sing the correct pitches and demonstrates poor intonation.	2 Student SOMETIMES sings the correct pitches but demonstrates poor intonation.	3 Student MOSTLY sings the correct pitches and demonstrates very good intonation.	4 Student ALWAYS sings the correct pitches and demonstrates perfect intonation.
Diction (words) Diction in music is how a singer vocalizes the words of a song. Diction is important in singing so that the audience can understand the words and so that the tone of the voice matches the music.	1 Student is NOT ABLE to articulate the words clearly at this time. The lyrics are NOT easily understood.	2 Student SOMETIMES articulates the words clearly. The lyrics are NOT easily understood.	3 Student MOSTLY articulates the words clearly. The lyrics are mostly understood.	4 Student ALWAYS articulates the words clearly. The lyrics are easily understood.
Tone Quality AVOID BREATHINESS!!!	1 Student is NOT ABLE to sing with good tone at this time.	2 Student SOMETIMES sings with good tone but it is breathy and not relaxed.	3 Student MOSTLY sings with good, clear tone. The tone may be a little breathy at times or not as relaxed.	4 Students ALWAYS sings with good, clear, relaxed tone.
Projection & Dynamics Dynamics are a crucial part of phrasing. Volume crescendos and decrescendos create dynamics, as well as pitch, emphasis, and tone. Add deliberate soft and loud parts while emphasizing certain words.	1 Student is NOT ABLE to project voice at this time. Student was not able to be heard over the accompaniment. Student did not vary the volume level during the song.	2 Student SOMETIMES projects but is not easily heard for a majority of the song. Student slightly varied the volume throughout the song.	3 Student MOSTLY projects and is easily heard with a moderate level varied dynamics.	4 Student ALWAYS projects and is easily heard. Student varied dynamics to convey their interpretation.
Breathing & Posture Breathing: Low diaphragmatic breaths Posture: Expanded ribcage, chin parallel to the floor, no slouching.	1 Student DOES NOT display the proper breathing technique	2 Student SOMETIMES display a proper breathing technique and posture.	3 Student MOSTLY displays a proper breathing technique and posture.	4 Student ALWAYS display a proper breathing technique and posture.

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