iRubric: EPAHS Concert Choir Octet Test rubric

Student exhibits an extremely desire to learn the material, and enhance the learning of others.

Student is a willing participant in the classroom.

Student shows litttle evidence of wanting to be in the class to learn the material.

Student shows a complete lack of desire for learning. Contributes nothing to the class

Student has virtually no errors. All pitches/rhythms are accurately performed.

The student's beat is somewhat inconsistent. Some rhythms/pitches are accurate, but there are frequent and/or repeated errors.

Student has very few accurate or secure pitches/rhythms. Performance lacks preparation.

Student has made no effort during class to learn the music.

Student's tone quality is consistently clear throughout the range of the voice
Student clearly practices techniques.

Student's tone quality is often clear and focused, but sometimes is uncontrolled in the normal singing range. Occasionally the tone quality detracts from the performance.

Student's tone is often not clear or focused. significantly detracting from performance. (The tone lacks practice)

Student makes no effort to correct tonal issues.

Student is breathing properly with diaphragm support and expanded rib cage. Breath is supported, and at breath marks.

Breath is in the chest without an expanded rib cage. There is some shoulder movement. Unsupported.

Student often lifts shoulders when breathing, and breathes in the middle of words. Unsupported.

Student's singing lacks the energy required to sustain a phrase.