iRubric: Individual Part Check - Vocal Music rubric

Tone Quality is consistently clear throughout the range of the voice

Tone Quality is clear through the normal singing range. An extreme note in the range sometimes causes the quality to be less controlled.

Tone Quality is often clear and focused, but sometimes the tone is uncontrolled in the normal singing range. Occasionally the tone quality detracts from the overall performance.

The tone is often not clear or focused regardless of the range, significantly detracting from the overall performance. (The tone lacks practice)

Performs with creative interpretation of the style of music in response to the core. Uses accurate dynamic levels.

Typically performs with an interpretation and style suggested by instructor.

Dynamic levels are inconsistent and performed with some interpretation, but not consistently.

Attention to dynamics is lacking from the performance. Singer rarely demonstrates expression, simply sings the notes.

Student articulates clearly and the text is easily understood. (All vowels and consonants are clearly formed.)

Student articulates the words somewhat clearly and most of the txt is understood. (Most of the vowels and consonants are clearly formed, but a few final consonants are missing.)

Student sometimes articulates the words, but the words of the text often lack clear beginning and ending consonant sounds.

Student rarely articulates the words and the text is not intelligible.