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WEEKLY CHORUS REPORT 
Every Friday I will evaluate you using the criteria below. If you feel that I have not done so fairly, or that I have made a mistake in this evaluation of you, please see me promptly for a discussion. Possible score of 100 points.
Rubric Code: V5C472
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Subject: Music  
Type: Class note  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Chorus Participation
  EXCELLENT

10 pts

ABOVE AVERAGE

8 pts

AVERAGE

6 pts

BELOW AVERAGE

4 pts

NOT GOOD

1 pts

On Time/Assigned Seat
5 %

This is an update on your punctuality.

EXCELLENT

*Arrives on time to every rehearsal.
*Has a perfect attendance record this week.
•Upon arrival at rehearsal always proceeds to assigned seat.
ABOVE AVERAGE

Has only one excused absence and has not been late to any rehearsal.
•Upon arrival at rehearsal usually proceeds to assigned seat.
AVERAGE

Has only one lateness and/or one excused absence.
•Upon arrival at rehearsal usually needs a reminder proceeds to assigned seat.
BELOW AVERAGE

•Has been late 2 or more times this week, and/or has one or more excused absence.
•You must meet with me to clear this situation.
•Upon arrival at rehearsal rarely proceeds to assigned seat.
NOT GOOD

•Has been late more than once, and has cut class.
•Upon arrival at rehearsal never proceeds to assigned seat.
•Your parent will be notified.
•You should not be in chorus.
Focus/Attention
12 %

These are necessary for all other skills to bossom.

EXCELLENT

•Focus is riveted on the director for the entire rehearsal.
•Eyes do not wander.
•Is not distracted by others.
•Uses finger to follow along with music when requested.
•Does not distract others by talking, etc.
ABOVE AVERAGE

•Focus is generally good.
•Does not distract others.
•Is rarely distracted by others.
•Once or twice forgets to use finger when following along in music.
AVERAGE

•Focus has improved but could be better.
•Distractions are not easily deflected, but does try.
•needs reminders to use finger when following along in music.
BELOW AVERAGE

•Is easily distracted.
•Occasionally distracts others.
•Focus needs to be better.
•Rarely uses finger to follow along in music.
NOT GOOD

•Distracts others as a matter of course.
•Is rarely focused on the music.
•Received a detention this week for poor behavior.
•You must meet with me to clear this situation.
•Your parent will be notified.
Sight Singing/Solfege
12 %

This is the best way to become a superior singer and musician.

EXCELLENT

•Is one of the top 3 students at sight singing and solfege hand signing.
•Is a "Master Demonstrator".
ABOVE AVERAGE

•Is one of the top 10 students at sight singing and solfege hand signing.
•Can be considered an "Apprentice Demonstrator".
AVERAGE

•Is progressing nicely with sight singing and solfege hand signing, and needs more practice.
BELOW AVERAGE

•Needs more practice at sight singing and solfege hand signing.
•Please see me for extra help.
NOT GOOD

•Usually only participates in sight singing and solfege hand signing practice when threatened with detention.
•Your parent will be notified.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
10 %

This is essential for good singong.

EXCELLENT

•Shows obvious evidence of proper diaphragmatic breathing, and can actually teach the process.
ABOVE AVERAGE

•Knows how to breath diaphragmatically, and needs only occasional reminders.
AVERAGE

Appears to know how to breath diaphragmatically, but shows signs of inconsistent practice.
BELOW AVERAGE

Appears to still be breathing with small chest/shoulder breathing, and is struggling with the concept of deep belly breathing. •Please see me to correct this situation.
NOT GOOD

Seems to not care one way or the other, and shows no interest in learning how to breath diaphragmatically.
Singing Posture/Music Deportment
10 %

These are important Singer-Musician tools.

EXCELLENT

•Proper singing posture is one of the top three in the choir.
•Never needs a reminder.
•Holds music at the appropriate level while sitting and standing.
ABOVE AVERAGE

•Proper singing posture is one of the top ten in the choir.
•Rarey needs a reminder.
•Usually holds music at the appropriate level while sitting and standing.
AVERAGE

•Proper singing posture is about average.
•Usually needs a reminder.
•Needs reminders to hold music at the appropriate level while sitting and standing.
BELOW AVERAGE

•Proper singing posture is frankly poor.
•Always needs a reminder.
•Rarely holds music at the appropriate level while sitting and standing.
NOT GOOD

•Proper singing posture is non existent.
•If correction is made, it is only for a moment, then reverts to poor.
•Your parent will be notified.
•You should not be in chorus.
Lets The Body Sing
10 %

This is an essential performance/rehearsal requirement.

EXCELLENT

•Intuitively understands how to move gently with the music while performing, even during rehearsals.
•Is a musical tree blowing in the wind.
ABOVE AVERAGE

•Is actually doing quite well allowing the body to move with the music, but sometimes needs reminders.
AVERAGE

•Is doing fine while trying to allow the body to sing, but still needs daily reminders.
BELOW AVERAGE

•Seems reluctant to let the body sing, or is inhibited in this regard. •Please see me to discuss this.
NOT GOOD

•Refuses to participate in this activity.
•Your parent will be notified.
•You should not be in chorus.
Folder, Pencil, Clicker
8 %

These are essential classroom lassroom Tools.

EXCELLENT

•Always has pencil in hand during rehearsals.
•Folder is always neat, and when not being used in a rehearsal, can be found on it's proper shelf.
•Clicker is properly cared for.
ABOVE AVERAGE

•Needs reminders about pencil in hand during rehearsals.
•Folder is usually neat, and when not being used in a rehearsal, can be found on it's proper shelf.
•Clicker is properly cared for.
AVERAGE

•Needs pencil in hand reminder.
•Folder is usually neat, and when not being used in a rehearsal, can be found on it's proper shelf.
•Clicker is properly cared for.
BELOW AVERAGE

•Does not always have a pencil for rehearsal.
•Folder may be untidy, and occasionally not on shelf when not being used.
•Clicker is sometimes dropped or mishandled.
NOT GOOD

•Utter disregard for folder or clicker. Rarely has a pencil.
•Your parent will be notified.
•You should not be in chorus.
Theory Book
10 %

Your book helps you grow as a musician.

EXCELLENT

•Upon arrival at rehearsal, theory book is out and being used without a reminder.
•Is current with all assignments.
ABOVE AVERAGE

•With only an occasional reminder, theory book is out and being used.
•All assignments are current.
AVERAGE

•A reminder is necessary to begin initial theory book work.
•Is usually current with assignments, but may be late.
BELOW AVERAGE

•A reminder is usually needed to get to work in the theory book, or book is presently missing.
•Is presently behind with assignments.
•Please see me to correct this situation.
NOT GOOD

•Theory book is missing and no effort has been make to get a new one.
•There are many missing assignments.
•Your parent will be notified.
•You should not be in chorus.
Service
5 %

This is not required, but will help you become more invested in chorus.

EXCELLENT

•Has volunteered to perform active service during or after rehearsals.
•Is proactive in doing so.
ABOVE AVERAGE

•Has said would be available to do extra work when needed.
AVERAGE

•Will occasionally volunteer for chorus room service projects.
BELOW AVERAGE

•Prefers not to be involved in service projects at all.
NOT GOOD

•Refuses participation.
•Your parent will be notified.
•You should not be in chorus.
Overall Participation
18 %

This is a general indication of how you did this week in chorus.

EXCELLENT

•Is a peer role model.
•Does everything "by the book"
•Is my Hero
ABOVE AVERAGE

•Always participates at a high level.
•Is my hero.
AVERAGE

•Does well in chorus, and needs only occasional reminders to participate at a high level.
BELOW AVERAGE

Participation level is down this week for some reason. Please see me to discuss this.
NOT GOOD

Participation is very low or non-existent.
•Your parent will be notified.
•You should not be in chorus.




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