iRubric: 5-8 Chorus Performance Rubric

Student enters noisily or unsafely, is tardy, refuses to sit in assigned seat, engages in unsafe and/or distracting behavior, asks for water or rest room in addition to being tardy. Causes class to start late due to interruptions.

Student enters noisily or unsafely, may be tardy, has to be told to sit in assigned seat, engages in loud conversation and distracting behavior.

Student may or may not enter quietly and on time, comes prepared, cooperates with assigned seating. Student engages in conversation instead of attending to entry assignment and loses focus as class is about to start.

Student enters quietly, on time, comes prepared, sits in assigned seat. Student may engage in conversation instead of attending to entry assignment. Student regains focus as class is about to start.

Student enters quietly, on time, comes prepared, sits in assigned seat, organizes materials, starts entry assignment, evidence of outstanding independence, effort, and achievement. Assists others in getting ready for classwork. Goes above and beyond what is expected.

Student shows little or no participation or performance, frequently out of seat, deliberately loud and/or non-compliant. Consistently interrupts instructional time. Argues when corrected. Code of Conduct violations.

Student shows little participation or performance, may get out of seat, loud and/or non-compliant. May argue when corrected. Interrupts instructional time.

Attentive for much of the segment, shows some interest in the group goals and ownership.

Student shows interest and attention, stays in assigned seat, may show organization, uses materials conscientiously, understands and performs transitions effectively, responds to direction and suggestions for improvement. Shows evidence of ownership, independence and effort.

Student displays focused attention, stays in assigned seat, organizes music effectively for performance, uses materials conscientiously, transitions effectively, responds to direction and suggestions for improvement, evidence of outstanding independence, ownership, effort, and achievement. Assists others in performance or organization. Goes above and beyond what is expected.

Non-compliant with seating and/or performance position arrangement. Refusal to follow directions. Talking or shouting before, during or after performance/rehearsal. Delaying start of program or rehearsal. Leaving without permission or deliberately skipping. Unsafe line or stage behavior. Code of Conduct violations.

Playing with seating and/or performance position arrangement. Deliberately ignoring directions. Talking or shouting before or during performance. Delaying start of program or rehearsal. Unsafe line or stage behavior.

Takes an interest in personal performance but may be inconsistent in progress and focus.

Takes pride in personal performance. Shows interest in solos, extra duties or music tasks.

Takes pride in performance and encourages others to do the same. Leads by example. Eagerly performs solos, extra duties or music tasks. Goes above and beyond what is expected.