iRubric: Mixed Chamber Ensemble - Performance Rubric

The performance of the piece is consistently strong with regards to control, projection, and vibrato (where appropriate).

Most of the performance of the piece is strong with regards to control, projection, and vibrato (where appropriate).

Control, projection, and vibrato (where appropriate) are inconsistently demonstrated.

Little or none of the performance of the piece demonstrates control, projection, and vibrato (where appropriate).

The performance of the piece consistently demonstrates proper instrumental or vocal technique.

Most of the performance of the piece demonstrates proper instrumental or vocal technique.

Some of the performance of the piece demonstrates proper instrumental or vocal technique.

Little or none of the performance of the piece demonstrates proper instrumental or vocal technique.

The performance of the piece is beautifully executed with both appropriate style and interpretation, with appropriate dynamics, phrasings, and articulation.

Most of the piece is performed using correct style and interpretation, and most of the articulation signs are observed. Most phrases are performed correctly.

Some parts of the piece are performed using both style and interpretation. Some dynamics are observed. Some articulation is performed. Some phrases are complete and musically accurate.

The style and interpretation of the piece are not executed during performance. Little to no dynamics. Little to no use of articulation. Most phrases are performed incorrectly.

Appears on stage as a member of the group, walks on and off the stage with confidence. Maintains professional presence at all times. Group has a consistent and appropriate manner of dress.

Appears on stage as a member of the group, walks on and off the stage with confidence. Maintains professional presence most of the time on stage. Group has a consistent and appropriate manner of dress.

Appears on stage as a member of a group. Individual occasionally "breaks character" as a member of the ensemble on stage. Manner of dress is inconsistent, but appropriate.

Appear on stage as individuals with little group cohesion. Individual "breaks character" as a member of ensemble on stage often. Manner of dress is inconsistent across group members and/or not appropriate.

Program notes complete, turned in on time with no grammatical or spelling errors, and convey to the audience the historical context of the piece, the expressive intent of the group's interpretation, and the composers' intent if known.

Program notes complete, turned in on time with no grammatical or spelling errors. Basic information provided about the context, interpretation and intent of the piece.

Program notes complete, turned in on time with no grammatical or spelling errors. Some information provided about the context, interpretation or intent of the piece, but not complete.

Program notes not complete or turned in late with grammatical or spelling errors. Little to no contextual information provided about the context, interpretation or intent of the piece.