Iredell-Statesville Schools
High School Choral Performance Rubric
I: Superior (90-100%)
III: Average (65-79%)
II: Excellent (80-89%)
IV: Below Average (50-64%)
Superior
Excellent
Average
Below Average
Tone/Vocal
Quality
Beauty
Control
Balance/Blend
20 points
Intonation
Melodic/Harmonic
20 points
Diction
Clarity of text
Pronunciation
Vowel Purity
Vowel
Placement/Focus
Vowel Consistency
Clarity of
Consonance
20 points
The tone is
resonant, uniform,
consistent and well
controlled
throughout, with
minor lapses.
The ensemble
achieves a pyramid
balance in
dynamics and
ranges throughout
the performance. A
particular section
rarely overpowers
another section.
There are a few
tone problems.
Occasional lapses
in tone are caused
by extremes of
range/volume.
The ensemble
achieves an
excellent blend
most of the time
with occasional
balance problems.
Each part performs
in tune with itself
in all dynamics and
ranges throughout
the performance.
Each part performs
in tune with the
other parts in all
dynamic and
ranges throughout
the performance.
There may be rare
lapses in
intonation.
Each part is well
tuned with itself
most of the time
with occasional
pitch problems that
occur are due to
range and dynamic
extremes.
Each part is well
tuned with the
other parts most of
the time with
occasional pitch
problems that
occur due to range
and dynamic
extremes.
Text is
understandable by
the audience with
only minor issues.
Pronunciation is
proper and
consistent with
only minor
problems.
Vowels are mostly
pure and
consistent among
the ensemble with
rare lapses.
Consonants are
mostly presented
as crisp and clear.
Text is
understandable by
the audience.
Pronunciation is
clear, appropriate,
and consistent.
Vowels are
consistent among
the ensemble and
appropriately
placed and
focused.
Consonants are
clear and crisp.
Tone quality has
some harshness
and/or distortion
at extended
ranges/volume
levels. There are
some
inconsistencies in
the tone quality.
The ensemble has
a proper blend.
There are some
lapses when
sections are
overpowering
other sections.
Each part is mostly
in tune with itself
but inconsistent.
There are some
attempts to correct
the problems.
Each part is mostly
in tune with the
other parts but
inconsistent.
There are some
attempts to correct
the problems.
There is an
understanding of
tone but the
extremes of
volume and pitch
are often out of
control.
At times, the
ensemble achieves
proper balance.
The ensemble
often has members
that are singing
either too loud or
too soft.
Text is not
consistently
understandable by
the audience.
Correct
pronunciation is
performed some of
the time.
Vowels are
sometimes pure
but not consistent
among the
ensemble.
Consonants are
sometimes crisp
and clear
Text is not
understandable by
the audience.
Correct
pronunciation is
rare- words are not
understandable by
the audience.
Vowels are not
pure, focused or
consistent among
the ensemble.
Consonants are
not crisp and clear.
Each part is
somewhat in tune
with itself. When
problems occur
minor attempts
are made to
correct them
Each part is
somewhat in tune
with the other
parts. When
problems occur
minor attempts are
made to correct
them.
Technique
Note Accuracy
Rhythmic Accuracy
Phrasing
Breath
Support/Control
Body Alignment
20 points
Interpretation/
Overall Effect
Concept of Style
Expression/Artistry
Dynamics
Tempi
Feeling of
Ensemble
Stage Deportment
Appearance
Choice of
Repertoire
20 points
All notes are sung
accurately.
All rhythms are
vertically aligned
throughout the
performance.
Great attention is
paid to the shaping
of phrases.
Vocal lines are well
supported and
controlled.
Performers stand
correctly with
proper posture.
The performance is
stylistically
accurate.
Ensemble has good
expression/Artistry.
The ensemble
displays an
appropriate range
of dynamics
throughout the
piece.
The tempo of the
piece is accurately
performed.
The group
performs well as an
ensemble.
Correct singing
posture is correctly
demonstrated.
Facial expression
and focus is
correctly
demonstrated
The ensemble is
appropriately
dressed.
Repertoire is well
selected for level of
ensemble.
Most notes are
sung accurately
with rare errors.
Rhythms are
vertically aligned
most of the time.
Most of the
phrases have a
musical shape.
Vocal lines are well
supported and
controlled most of
the time.
Performers stand
correctly with
proper posture
most of the time.
The performance is
stylistically
accurate most of
the time.
Ensemble has good
expression/Artistry.
The ensemble
displays an
appropriate
dynamic range
throughout most of
the performance.
The tempo of the
piece is accurately
performed most of
the time.
The group
performs well as an
ensemble with rare
occasions of voices
sticking out.
Correct singing
posture, facial
expression, and
focus are
demonstrated with
only minor
problems.
The ensemble is
appropriately
dressed with few
exceptions
Repertoire is
relatively well
selected for the
level of the
ensemble.
Notes are not sung
consistently
accurately.
Rhythms are not
consistently
vertically aligned.
There is a basic
attempt to shape
phrases.
Vocal lines are not
consistently well
supported and
controlled.
Performers do not
consistently stand
with correct
posture.
The performance is
stylistically
accurate some for
the time.
Ensemble has fair
expression/artistry.
Dynamic variation
is apparent, but
the differences
between dynamic
levels are limited.
The tempos of the
piece are not
accurately
performed most of
the time.
The group does not
consistently
perform well as an
ensemble.
Correct singing
posture, facial
expression, and
focus are seldom
demonstrated.
The ensemble is
not all
appropriately
dressed.
Repertoire is not
well selected for
the level of the
ensemble.
Notes are rarely
sung accurately.
Rhythms are not
vertically aligned.
There is a slight
attempt to shape
phrases.
Vocal lines are not
well supported or
controlled.
Perfumers do not
stand with correct
posture.
There is little
stylistic
interpretation of
the music.
The ensemble has
poor
expression/artistry.
The ensemble
attempts few
dynamic changes.
Tempos are not
accurate or
consistent
Correct singing
posture, facial
expression, and
focus are rare.
The ensemble is
not appropriately
dressed for
adjudication.
Repertoire is not
appropriate for the
level of the
ensemble.
Point analysis:
Out of 20 points:
Superior
18, 19 or 20
Excellent
16 or 17
Average
14 or 15
Below Average
10, 11, 12 or 13