Participation Rubric
 Chorus, Bruton High School

Student Name________________________

Dates: __________

   

Participation Skills

Rarely

or Never

0-69    

       points

Sometimes

 

70-89 points

Usually

 

80-90

points

Always

 

91-100 points

On Time and Prepared

 

 

 

 

1. Arrives to class on time

 

 

 

2. Has all materials

 

 

 

3. Completes homework and assignments

 

 

 

Respects Peers/Classmates

 

 

 

1. Respects others property

 

 

 

2. Listens to peers

 

 

 

3. Responds appropriately to peers

 

 

 

4. Respects others opinions

 

 

 

5. Refrains from abusive language

 

 

 

Respects Teacher/Staff

 

 

 

1. Follows directions

 

 

 

2. Listens to Teacher/Staff

 

 

 

3. Accepts responsibility for actions

 

 

 

Demonstrates Appropriate Character Traits

 

 

 

1. Demonstrates positive character traits (kindness, trustworthy, honesty)

 

 

 

2. Demonstrates productive character traits (i.e. patience, thorough, hardworking)

 

 

 

3. Demonstrates a level of concern for others


 

 

 

Demonstrates a Level of Concern for Learning

 

 

 

1. Remains on task

 

 

 

2. Allows others to remain on task

 

 

 

3. Works to best of ability

              




4. Completes all assignments with accuracy



TOTAL SCORE



 Because chorus is a performance-based course, students will be assessed on their singing performance on a regular basis.  The following rubric is used to assess singing skills and will be used to encourage improvement over the course of the year.

 Bruton High School Choral Department

Vocal Test Rubric

Name:  ________________________________________________________

Piece Sung: _________________________         Date: ______________

Category/

Score

10 - 9

8 - 7

6 - 5

4 - 3

2 - 1

Score

Posture

 

Standing with proper singing posture for the entire song.

 

 

Standing with proper singing posture for ¾ of the song.

Standing with proper singing posture for ½ of the song

Standing with bad singing posture for more than ½ of the song.

Lack of good singing posture.  Lethargic attitude.

 

Proper Prep Breath

Student takes a proper prep breath before song.

 

Student takes a breath at the beginning, but not proper. Too:

Quick   Slow

Student keeps a closed mouth for prep breath.

 

 

 

Raised Eyebrows

Eyebrows are raised for the entire piece.

Eyebrows are raised for ¾ of the piece.

Eyebrows were not raised for more than ½ song.

 

 

 

Proper Breathing

The diaphragm is engaged the entire time.  All notes supported.

The diaphragm was engaged most of the time.  Most notes supported.

Breathing took place in the chest resulting in raised shoulders for less than ½ of song.

Breathing took place in the chest resulting in raised shoulders for more  than ½ of song.

 

 

Proper Mouth Shape

There was space in the mouth for the entire song.

There was space in the mouth for ¾ of the song

PROBLEM WORDS:

 

Diction/ Projection

 

All consonants were crisp and all vowels were properly shaped.  Extra emphasis put  on important words.

The majority of the consonants were crisp and most vowels shaped correctly.

Some of the words were mumbled, couldn’t understand/hear you.

¾ of the song I couldn’t understand/hear because of diction.

I could not understand the words that were coming out of your mouth.

 

Expression

Facial expression is Great!!!!

A smile or appropriate facial gestures are used often.

Moderate degree of independent musicianship

Somewhat forced and uncomfortable

No expression

 

Rhythmic Accuracy

All rhythms were accurate

All rhythms were accurate except the beginning was:   Rushed Dragged

Most of the rhythms were accurate.  You: Rushed Dragged 

Many of the rhythms in this piece were wrong.

More than ½ of the rhythms were wrong.

 

Note Accuracy

All pitches were accurate. No Intonation problems.  Excellent!!

Most pitches were accurate.  A couple of times were you were:

Flat   Sharp

Intonation problems in almost ½ of the song, you were:

Flat  Sharp

Intonation problems in ½ of the song or more, you were:

Flat  Sharp

Not in the key for ½ of song or more.

 

Tone Quality

Even tone throughout entire vocal range, well supported, centered, projected. Always on pitch with correct notes

Some inconsistency in the vocal range mostly supported, mostly consistent breath support. Always on pitch with a few wrong notes.

Much inconsistency between the high and low range.  More breath support needed.  Somewhat on pitch.

Fair, barely audible unsupported tone in some sections.  Recognizable but rarely on pitch