XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS Rubric for CLASS PARTICIPATION by ATTITUDE & REHEARSAL TECHNIQUE [PART] Name: ____________________________________

_____ Ensemble: CL CC HS Cycle #: __________ Todays Date: ____________________ Folder: _____

WEEKLY CLASS PARTICIPATION: Attitude & Effort

5 points 1.
Students attention and focus seldom wavers during rehearsal. Student is committed to helping the group develop and improve. Student always contributes to rehearsals to the best of his/her ability and strives to improve and grow as a musician. Student is an effective team member and is always willing to cooperate with others. Student knows when to lead and when to follow. Student exhibits a positive attitude and contributes in a positive way. Student is respectful of the rehearsal process, other choir members, and the director. Student does not cause unproductive distractions or interruptions.

4 points
Students attention and focus is usually present during rehearsal. Student generally contributes to rehearsals to the best of his/her abilities. Student is an effective team member and is generally willing to cooperate with others. Student generally conveys a positive attitude and contributes in a positive way. Student is generally respectful of the rehearsal process, other choir members, and the director.

3 points
Student occasionally needs reminders to listen attentively or focus on the current task. Sometimes shows a lack of commitment during rehearsals. Student is sometimes is an effective team member, but is sometimes uncooperative. Student occasionally conveys a positive attitude. Student is occasionally disrespectful of the rehearsal process, choir members, and the director.

2 point
Student frequently needs reminders to listen or focus on the current task. Student contributes to rehearsals at an ability level that is far below his/her best effort. Student is seldom willing to work as part of a team and is generally uncooperative. Sometimes conveys a negative attitude. Student is often disrespectful of the rehearsal process, other choir members, and the director. Student causes unnecessary interruptions or distractions.

1 points
Student needs consistent reminders to stay on task. Student never shows commitment during rehearsal. Student is not willing to improve or grow as a musician. Student is unwilling to work with the group and is always uncooperative. Student consistently conveys a negative attitude and makes negative comments. Student is disrespectful of the rehearsal process, other choir members, and the director. Student causes frequent interruptions or distractions.

POINTS

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WEEKLY CLASS PARTICIPATION: Rehearsal Preparation & Technique

5 points 6.
Student is in correct place on the risers and prepared to rehearse when the tone sounds. Student brings music and a pencil to rehearsal. Student always marks his/her score as necessary. Student never distracts or disturbs others. Student actively participates in singing, written assignments, discussions, and movement activities. Student routinely practices and studies music indepth outside of class.

4 points
Student is usually on the risers and prepared to rehearse when the tone sounds. Student brings music and a pencil to rehearsal. Student usually marks his/her score without reminders. Student seldom distracts or disturbs others. Student usually participates in singing, written assignments, discussions, and movement activities. Student practices and studies music outside of class when required.

4 points
Student is sometimes on the risers when the tone sounds. Student is not ready to rehearse. Student forgets his/her music and/or a pencil. Student needs reminders to mark his/her score. Student occasionally distracts or disturbs others. Student sometimes participates in singing, written assignments, discussions, and movement activities when required. Student occasionally practices and studies music outside of class when required.

2 point
Student needs reminders to be on the risers with music folder and pencil when the tone sounds. Student often forgets music and/or pencil. Student often neglects to mark his/her score even with reminders. Student often distracts and disturbs others. Student participates in singing, written assignments, discussions, and movement activities, but does so with a lack of energy and commitment. Student seldom practices and studies music outside of class only when required.

1 points
Student is consistently tardy. Student is not on risers and ready to rehearse when the tone sounds. Student never brings music or a pencil. Student does not mark his/her score. Student purposefully distracts and disturbs others. Student doesnt participate in singing, written assignments, discussions, and movement activities. Student does not practice or study music outside of class, even when required.

POINTS

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Student Comments:

TOTAL Student Points (out of 50): TOTAL Director Points (out of 50): TOTAL Points / Cycle Participation Grade:

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