The purpose of the study was to investigate secondary choral music educators' and administrators' perceptions of the use of the Mississippi Professional Growth System (PGS) as an applicable tool for evaluating secondary choral music educators. While there is limited research regarding the evaluation of choral music educators, this study aimed to investigate the need for a subject-specific rubric. Two questionnaires were designed by the researcher and distributed to seventh-12th grade choral music educators and administrators who work in Mississippi public schools. Each questionnaire garnered 20 respondents. Three themes emerged from both groups of respondents: 1. The PGS is not an adequate or applicable tool for evaluating performance-based music courses; 2. A performance-based evaluation rubric is needed; and 3. Administrators should receive musical training to better evaluate choral music educators in performance-based courses. Based on these findings, the creation and implementation of a subject-specific rubric should be considered. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]