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The beat is secure and the rhythms are accurate.
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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.
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The beat is somewhat erratic. Some rhythms are accurate. Frequent or repeated duration errors. Rhythm problems occasionally detract from the overall performance.
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The beat is usually erratic and rhythms are seldom accurate detracting significantly from the overall performance.
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Student articulates clearly and the text of the music is understandable.
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Student articulates the words somewhat clearly and the text can be understood most of the time.
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Student is sometimes articulating the words but the text is often not discernible.
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Student rarely articulates the words and the text is not discernible.
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Student is breathing properly and supporting the tone to the best of his/her ability.
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Student is usually breathing properly, but occasionally does not support the tone till the end of each phrase.
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Student sometimes breathes properly and only occasionally supports the tone till the end of each phrase.
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Student rarely breathes correctly and never supports the tone to the end of each phrase.
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Student stands correctly and sings using a proper singing stance with no visible tension in the throat, jaw, or body.
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Student stands somewhat correctly and most of the time demonstrates a proper singing stance with limited tension visible in the throat, jaw, or body.
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Student is sometimes standing correctly but often shows tension or improper body position during singing.
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Student rarely demonstrates proper posture and singing stance and tension is highly visible in the throat, jaw, and/or body.
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Virtually no errors. Pitch is very accurate.
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An occasional isolated error, but most of the time pitch is accurate and secure.
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Some accurate pitches, but there are frequent and/or repeated errors.
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Very few accurate or secure pitches.
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Secure Entrances. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc.) are executed accurately. Rehearsals with accompanist were clearly successful.
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Entrances are usually secure, though there might be an isolated error. Markings are usually executed accurately. Rehearsals with the accompanist were successful.
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Entrances are rarely secure, but markings are sometimes executed accurately. More rehearsals with the accompanists were likely necessary.
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Few secure Entrances. Markings are typically not executed accurately. The student did not prepare to perform and/or did not rehearse enough with the accompanist
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