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BBHHS VOCAL MUSIC
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SING. SLEEP. REPEAT.

individual assessment rubric

To Earn An 'A'
-Intonation is accurate throughout. No rhythmic errors. 
-Tempo is accurate and consistent with the printed tempo markings. 
-Student’s tone is full, rich and characteristic of the tone quality of the voice in all ranges.

To Earn A 'B'
-Intonation is accurate, but student fails to adjust on isolated pitches, yet demonstrates minimal intonation difficulties. 
-Student may perform a few wrong rhythmic figures.
-Tempo approaches the printed tempo markings, yet the performed tempo does not detract significantly from the performance. 
-Student performs with a characteristic tone quality in most ranges, but distorts occasionally in some passages.

To Earn A 'C'
-Intonation is mostly accurate, but includes out of tune notes. 
-The student does not adjust problem pitches to an acceptable standard of intonation. 
-Student performs some wrong rhythmic figures. 
-Tempo is different from the printed tempo marking, resulting in inappropriate tempo for the selection, yet remains consistent. 
-Student exhibits some flaws in production, i.e. a slightly thin or unfocused sound.

To Earn A 'D'
-Performance exhibits a basic sense of intonation, yet has significant problems. 
-Student makes no apparent attempt at adjustment of problem pitches. 
-Student performs many wrong rhythmic figures that detracted from overall performance. 
-Student was unable to complete the passage. 
-Tempo is inconsistent, i.e. rushing, dragging, inaccurate tempo changes. 
-Tone has several major flaws in basic production. 
-There is a consistently thin unfocused sound.

To Earn An 'F'
-Intonation is not accurate. 
-Student’s performance is continuously out of tune. 
-Student’s performance has a significant number of rhythmic errors: whole sections incorrectly performed. 
-Tempo is not accurate or consistent. 
-Student performs with a tone quality that is not characteristic of the voice.


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Suggestions:

Facility
o Practice slowly with a metronome.
o Practice fast notes with dotted rhythms.
o Practice in groups with rests between groups.
o Emphasize beat one.

Intonation
o Use a tuner or drone to check intonation.
o Practice slowly with a metronome.

Phrasing
o Use more dynamic contrast.
o Sustain until the end of the pharse.
o Cresc and dim with the musical line.
o Avoid unnecessary notes that stick out.
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    • About the Director
  • Audition Info
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    • Fees and Dues
    • Syllabus >
      • Chorus Course Objectives
      • Evaluation Policies
      • Explanation of Assessments
      • Participation Rubric
      • Individual Assessment Rubric
    • Symphonic Choir (6th and 7th periods)
    • Men's Choir (3rd period)
    • Treble Choir (4th period)
    • Chamber Choir (9th period)
  • Calendar
  • Boosters
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Bylaws
    • Updates from the President
    • Contact VMB
  • History
    • Suggestions