Requirements

 

1. The musical selection must be one specifically written for solo performances and may not exceed five (5) minutes.

     (Contestants not adhering to the maximum time requirement are subject to point deduction.)

 

2. The selection performed should feature a solo performance.

     The contestants must provide additional musicians if they are needed for their performance. 

 

3. Contestants must submit one (1) digital copy of the sheet music for their performance.

     a. Submissions must be clear and properly aligned on each page. 

     Email a copy of your sheet music to coraopolisnaacp@gmail.com by March 24, 2025 deadline.

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4. The Coraopolis NAACP will not provide any instruments.

     Any additional instruments or equipment needed must be provided by the contestant.

 

5. The selection of music and instrument is solely the decision of the contestant.

 

6. Examples of contemporary music are R&B, Broadway, Jazz, Gospel, Blues, etc.

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7. Live accompaniment is permitted for this competition. 

 

Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria

 

Effectiveness of style, Improvisation (20 pts)

Intonation, Touch (piano) (20 pts)

 

Stage presence, Choice of music (20 pts)

Technique, Articulation, Breathing, Tonality, Rhythm, Facility (20 pts)

 

Tone quality, Beauty, Control, Characteristic timbre (20 pts)

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