Requirements

 

1. Only one (1) song is to be performed, and it must not exceed two and a half (2.5) minutes.

    (A one point deduction is assessed every 30 seconds.)

 

2. Musical accompaniment must be provided by the contestant either live or using a MP3 file.

    a. The MP3 file should contain only the instrumental version of the song.

    b. Contestants are encouraged to provide a backup MP3 file.

      

3. The material must be memorized.

 

4. Costumes are not permitted.

 

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

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6. Live accompaniment is permitted for this competition. 

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7. The only instrument provided for performance will be a piano at the national competition only.

     No instruments will be provided at the local competition. 

 

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Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria

 

Choice of Music (15 pts)

  1. Matched to vocal ability

 

Interpretation (20 pts)

  1. Expression

  2. Phrasing

  3. Style

  4. Tempo

  5. Arrangement

 

Stage presence (15 pts)

  1. Comfort on and control of stage

  2. Posture

  3. Rapport with audience

 

Technique (25 pts)

  1. Breathing

  2. Posture

  3. Rhythm

  4. Accuracy

 

Tone quality (25 pts)

  1. Beauty of sound

  2. Control

  3. Intonation and Diction

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