vocal_as_contemporary

vocal_as_contemporary

Solo

High or Low Voice RequiredThe student performs;

0	High Voice
0	Low Voice

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

20			all pitches/notes accurately.
17	18	19	almost all pitches/notes accurately.
14	15	16	most pitches/notes accurately.
11	12	13	some pitches/notes accurately.
8	9	10	few accurate pitches/notes.
5	6	7	no pitches/notes accurately.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

20			all rhythms accurately.
17	18	19	almost all rhythms accurately.
14	15	16	most rhythms accurately.
11	12	13	some rhythms accurately.
8	9	10	few accurate rhythms.
5	6	7	no rhythms accurate.

IntonationThe student's Intonation;

20			is accurate and in tune.
17	18	19	is almost accurate and in tune.
14	15	16	is mostly accurate and in tune.
11	12	13	is somewhat accurate and in tune.
8	9	10	is often accurate and often in tune.
5	6	7	is inaccurate.

MusicianshipThe student _

	demonstrates control of the musical time and pulse.
	demonstrates dynamic contrast notated by composer.
	demonstrates attention to phrasing and melodic contour.
	demonstrates an understanding of the text through appropriate vocal emphasis.
	performs with effective breath management that compliments the phrase structure.
	performers' vocal style enhances the performance.

TechniqueThe student _

	performs vowels with equal resonance.
	performs with healthful, effective, breathing technique.
	performs without audible tension.

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Solo 2

Melodic AccuracyThe student performs;

20			all pitches/notes accurately.
17	18	19	almost all pitches/notes accurately.
14	15	16	most pitches/notes accurately.
11	12	13	some pitches/notes accurately.
8	9	10	few accurate pitches/notes.
5	6	7	no pitches/notes accurately.

Rhythmic AccuracyThe student performs;

20			all rhythms accurately.
17	18	19	almost all rhythms accurately.
14	15	16	most rhythms accurately.
11	12	13	some rhythms accurately.
8	9	10	few accurate rhythms.
5	6	7	no rhythms accurate.

IntonationThe student's Intonation;

20			is accurate and in tune.
17	18	19	is almost accurate and in tune.
14	15	16	is mostly accurate and in tune.
11	12	13	is somewhat accurate and in tune.
8	9	10	is often accurate and often in tune.
5	6	7	is inaccurate.

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Improvisation

RiffingThe student performs;

20			Inventive, authentic, rhythmically precise, and seamlessly integrated into the solo; riffs, improvised phrases, or rap verses feel natural to the style and elevate the performance.
17	18	19	Creative and stylistically appropriate with only minor lapses in pitch, flow, or rhythmic precision; ideas feel connected to the overall style.
14	15	16	Shows some creativity but execution is uneven; phrasing may feel tentative or occasionally lose rhythmic or melodic accuracy.
11	12	13	Attempts riffing or improvisation but lacks fluency or stylistic authenticity; noticeable pitch or rhythm inconsistencies disrupt the flow.
8	9	10	Minimal or no attempt; ideas feel disconnected, off-pitch, off-beat, or otherwise ineffective in conveying style.
5	6	7	No clear attempt to riff, improvise, or rap; vocal delivery does not enhance the solo and may be disengaged or ineffective.

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Scale

ScaleThe _

	scale has a consistent pulse at the required tempo.
	scale has a consistent, acceptable tone quality in all registers.
	student has a strong sense of tonality.
	student demonstrates good breath management.

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