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| Tone Quality resonance, control, clarity, focus, consistency, warmth, vowel formation |
Open, resonant, stylistically appropriate tone in all registers. Round, well-matched vowels. |
Appropriate tone most of the time but lacks consistency in outer ranges. Good vowel formation. |
Has basic tonal concepts but some inconsistencies throughout the entire range. Vowels fairly well formed. |
Weak or forced tonal production much of the time. Tone lacks full resonance. Vowels not well matched. |
A lack of understanding of how to produce a healthy, basic tone. Unawarness of vowel matching. |
| Tone Quality Score |
50 |
| Intonation accuracy to intended pitches |
Accurate intonation in all registers. Pitch adjustments are made instantly. Melody flows with the harmonic progression. |
Minimal intonation difficulties. Pitch adjustments are usually successful. Melody is almost always related to accompaniment. |
Generally accurate intonation with some out of tune notes. Pitch adjustment skills are developing. Slight disconnect between melody and harmonic support. |
Some sense of intonation but pitch adjustment skills are not developed. Melody is disconnected from harmonic movement. |
There is an unawareness of tuning problems. Needs basic pitch adjustment and ensemble relating skills. |
| Intonation Score |
50 |
| Rhythm accuracy of note and rest values, duration, pulse, steadiness, correctness of meters, relation to accompaniment |
Outstanding accuracy. Artistic ownership of relationship of meter, pulse, and ensemble. |
Infrequent errors with a pulse that is mostly correct |
Occasional rhythmic errors with a lack of consistence in pulse and/or meter. |
Numerous inaccurate rhythms with an incorrect pulse/meter. |
An unawareness of rhythms, meter, and pulse. |
| Rhythm Score |
50 |
| Technique posture, breath management, onset and release of sound, musical and/or mechanical skill |
Habitually correct posture, breathing, support, balanced onset and release, artistic use of suspensions. |
Proper vocal technique is employed but has some minor inconsistencies. |
Good technique is emergin but has yet to be habituated. |
Major inconsistencies in posture and breath management. |
Matters of posture, breahing, and support are not evident. |
| Technique Score |
50 |
| Diction pronunciation, clarity of text and meaning |
Correct, intelligible and expressive pronunciation with authentic clarity of language interpretation. |
Minor errors in pronunciation or consonant enunciation. Clarity of meaning but slight lack in authenticity. |
Several errors in vowel and consonant enunciation. Text is clear as words, but unclear as a whole. |
Incorrect pronunciation. Lacking most consonant and vowel enunciation |
Pronunciation is incorrect and text is unclear. Inconsistent explosive consonants and vowel shapes. |
| Diction Score |
50 |
| Performance appearance, poise, general conduct, mannerisms, facial expression, memory |
Literature chosen is appropriate for the student's skil level. Demeanor is outstanding. Song is well memorized. Emotion is clear and deliberate. |
Song is memorized but the piece is slightly more difficult than the singer's current abilities. Excellent performance demeanor. |
Appropriate repertoire with slight lack in preparation. General poise and conduct needs some minor refining. |
Preparation is lacking for the difficulty of the piece. Some memory and/or deportment lapses. |
Proper performance conduct is lacking. Performer is unfocused. Musical selection is inappropriate. Major memory flaws. |
| Performance Score |
50 |