Sightsinging scoring rubric

Category Pts. Expectations

Rhythm 20 Steady tempo, accurate rhythms
15 Accurate rhythms, but unsteady tempo
10 Steady tempo inaccurate rhythms
5 Arrhythmic performance

Conducting 20 Clear beat pattern with strong ictus

15 Accurate beat pattern with weak ictus
10 Inconsistent pattern, numerous errors
5 No consistent beat pattern

Pitch 20 Very accurate and in tune

15 A few missed pitches or intonation slips
10 Correct melodic contour, but inaccurate pitches
5 The tune was unrecognizable

Solfege 20 Very accurate

15 1-2 errors
10 Many errors
5 Solfege attempted, but very inaccurate

Vocal quality 20 \Well supported tone, clear diction

15 Acceptable support and diction
10 Poor support or diction
5 Poor support and diction