Grade Scale

My grading criteria are listed below.  A grade is given for each lesson.


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Standards Scores

I. Breath Management (possible 20 points)

  • ➢ Intercostal/Diaphragmatic / +3 points
  • ➢ Audible Breathing / -3 points
  • ➢ Support /  +4 points
  • ➢ Clavicular Breathing / -3 points
  • ➢ Inadequate Inhalation / -3 points
  • ➢ Posture / +4 points

II. Articulation (15 points)

  • ➢ Initial Consonants / +5 points
  • ➢ Final Consonants / +5 points
  • ➢ Vowel Purity / +5 points

III. Phonation/Resonance (20 points)

  • ➢ Breathy / -4 points
  • ➢ Bright / +3 points
  • ➢ Dark / -3 points
  • ➢ Nasal / -3 points
  • ➢ Tension / -4 points
  • ➢ Vibrato (healthy) / +3 points

IV. Musicianship (30 points)

  • ➢ Dynamics / +4 points
  • ➢ Intonation / +4 points
  • ➢ Legato / +4 points
  • ➢ Memorization / +4 points
  • ➢ Phrasing / +3 points
  • ➢ Sensitivity to Text / +3 points
  • ➢ Style / +4 points
  • ➢ Tempo / +4 points
  • ➢ Notes

V. Stage Presence (15 points)

  • ➢ Communication / +5 points
  • ➢ Facial Expressiveness / +5 points
  • ➢ Appropriate Gestures / +5 points


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