CATAGORY Pitch Rhythm

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Virtually no errors. Pitch is very accurate. The beat is secure and the rhythms are accurate for the scales being sung. An occasional isolated error, but most of the time pitch is accurate and secure. The beat is secure and the rhythms are mostly accurate. There are a few duration errors, but these do not detract from the overall performance.

2
Some accurate pitches, but there are frequent and/or repeated errors. The beat is somewhat erratic. Some rhythms are accurate. Frequent or repeated duration errors. Rhythm problems occasionally detract from the overall performance.

1
Very few accurate or secure pitches.

Breath Support

Student is breathing properly and supporting the tone to the best of his/her ability.

Student is usually breathing properly, but occasionally does not support the tone till the end of each phrase.

Performs with a creative Expression and Style

Tone Quality

nuance and style in response to the score and limited coaching. Tone is consistently focused, clear, and centered throughout the range of the voice.

Typically performs with nuance and style that is indicated in the score or which is suggested by instructor or peer. Tone is focused, clear and centered through the normal singing range. Extremes in range sometimes cause tone to be less controlled. Tone quality typically does not detract from the performance. The student used a recording occasionally for assistance

The beat is usually erratic and rhythms are seldom accurate detracting significantly from the overall performance. Student sometimes breathes properly Student is rarely and only occasionally supports the tone breathing correctly and till the end of each phrase. never supports the tone till the end of each phrase. Sometimes performs with nuance and Rarely demonstrates style that is indicated in the score or expression and style. which is suggested by instructor or peer. Just hums the notes. Tone is often focused, clear and centered, but sometimes the tone is uncontrolled in the normal singing range. Extremes in range are usually uncontrolled. Occasionally the tone quality detracts from overall performance. The student frequently used the recording for assistance The tone is often not focused, clear or centered regardless of the range, significantly detracting from the overall performance. The student used a recording during the duration of the performance The student used Audio software and had no video Student sung the song 1 time

Accompaniment Video Song

The student completed the song unaccompanied The student used Video software. Student sung the song 2 times

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