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Vocal Rubric

TECHNIQUE

  • Breath

    • Control

    • Phrasing

      • The appropriate placement of breaths

    • Sustain

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  • Musicality

    • Rhythm

    • Variation in Dynamics

      • The utilization of dynamics by the individual and the group as a whole throughout the piece to create a range of intensity.

      • Types of dynamics include volume, tone/timbre, tempo, rhythm, etc

    • Phrasing (Musical shaping of sung lines)

    • Pitch

10 POINTS

Group Dynamics

  • Group Musicality

    • Harmony (The presence and appropriate usage of harmonies)

      • Harmony Composition

        • The functional quality and organization of harmonies.

      • Execution

        • The effectiveness of the harmonies on the entry as a whole.

    • Execution of Dynamics

      • The effectiveness of dynamics on the entry as a whole.

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  • Cleanliness

    • Balance

      • The artful distribution of voice types.

    • Blend

      • The achievement of a unified sound in group lines.

20 POINTS

Enunciation

  • Pronunciation

    • Diction

      • Vocal expression of words or phrases that compliment and accentuate the entry.

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  • Articulation

    • Clarity

      • The clearness of words and phrases in terms of being intelligible and coherent in quality.

10 POINTS

Interpretation

  • Stylization​

    • The ability to give your own take to the song with the use of vocal dynamics.​

  • Emotion/Expression​

    • Like acting or telling a story, have intention and creatively express your feelings through your voice. Think about why you are singing a certain line, what's the transition to that, etc.

    • Creatively deliver a performance based on the overall theme and tone of the song.

  • Impact

    • Give a lasting impression that gives meaning, depth, and sense.

10 POINTS

Total: 50 POINTS

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