choral

Solo

Technique

consistently uniform vowels across registers.

vowels consistently open with sufficient space.

text that is clearly articulated with proper diction (including foreign language).

no noticeable physical tension.

consistently uses a low breath for inhalation.

demonstrates good breath management.

Tone Production

use/of appropriate vocal registers.

a free sound, lacking tension.

singing with appropriate resonance.

an open sound.

Interpretation

attention to phrasing and melodic contour.

sensitivity to the text, including attention to syllabic stress.

attention to dynamics.

a performance that is stylistically appropriate.

an understanding of the meaning of the text

attention to articulation markings according to the score

Sightreading

Scales

9	10	all pitches/notes accurately
7	8	all but 1 or 2 pitches/notes accurately
5	6	all but 3 or 4 pitches/notes accurately
3	4	a number of inaccurate pitches/notes
1	2	few or no pitches/notes accurately

9	10	all rhythms accurately
7	8	nearly accurate rhythms with a minimal amount of imprecision
5	6	with a consistent tempo and recognizable meter throughout, but with short, continuous sections of imprecise rhythms
3	4	with both recognizable and unrecognizable meter with imprecise rhythms
1	2	with unrecognizable meter as a result of imprecise rhythms

9	10	with a strong sense of tonality; all pitches are in tune
7	8	with a general sense of tonality; fails to adjust on a few isolated pitches
5	6	with some sense of tonality; many pitches are out of tune
3	4	with significant intonation problems throughout
1	2	with no sense of tonality

9	10	all pitches/notes accurately
7	8	all but 1 or 2 pitches/notes accurately
5	6	all but 3 or 4 pitches/notes accurately
3	4	a number of inaccurate pitches/notes
1	2	few pitches/notes accurately
0		no pitches accurately

9	10	all rhythms accurately
7	8	nearly accurate rhythms with a minimal amount of imprecision
5	6	with a consistent tempo and recognizable meter throughout, but with short, continuous sections of imprecise rhythms
3	4	with both recognizable and unrecognizable meter with imprecise rhythms
1	2	with unrecognizable meter as a result of imprecise rhythms
0		no rhythms accurately