choral

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

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