Sacred Music Florida Competition!

May 23rd 2024 Gaylord Palms Resort, Kissimmee, FL

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Adjudication Guidelines

Adjudication Guidelines

Contestants are adjudicated and ranked using the following criteria:

  1. Technical skills: Note accuracy, intonation 
  2. Technical skills: Tempo and pulse
  3. Technical skills: Accuracy in dynamics, phrasing, etc.
  4. Technical skills: Accuracy of words, good and clear diction, breath control.
  5. Musicality: Ability to interpret music beyond the requirements of the score - imaginative dynamics, phrasing, timing, etc.
  6. Stage presence: Appropriate attire, walks and sits elegantly, reverence for the audience or adjudicators, bow before/after.
  7. Repertoire: Does the work highlight the musician’s strengths well? 

Detailed Adjudication Guidelines

Please download the adjudication detailed guidelines for your category and take it to your teacher for preparation assistance.

SMFL Piano Rubric (pdf)

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SMFL Instrumental Rubric (pdf)

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Vocal Rubric (pdf)

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Repertoire

  • Sacred Music
  • Classical music 
  • Hymns or hymn arrangements.
  • Music from piano books for younger students.
  • For vocalists, we suggest two songs in contrasting styles that fit inside the time limit for your level listed below.  


We encourage you to select music that casts your talent in the best light. Suggestions are offered; however, the final selection is up to you and your teacher. For pianists, it is always 


  • Beginner and Advanced Beginner levels have a maximum of 4 minutes of playing time. These students may perform 2 pieces in contrasting styles as long as they are within the 4 minute maximum time limit.
  • Novice students have a maximum of 5 minutes of playing time. This level may also perform two pieces in contrasting style as long as they are within the 5 minute maximum time limit.
  • Prizewinner and above have a 7 minute maximum playing time. 



Awards

Medals

You will be judged in two ways. One is based solely upon your own performance which will take into consideration the contestants age and the number of years of study.

Awards

Trophies for Category Placement

You will also be judged against the other contestants in your category (beginner, novice, etc.) and your age range. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will received a trophy and those ranked 4th place and after will receive a medal. 

Awards

Judge's Choice Award

An  outstanding soloist of the day award will go to one pianist, one vocalist and one instrumentalist. This is a judges choice award.

Reviews

"I am so thankful that we decided to participate in this year's competition. Our children definitely became better players as a result. They also enjoyed the workshops. Thank you again for all the work in making this possible."

"We greatly appreciate the effort you made to ensure the competition happened this year (2020). God bless you!"

"Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity to participate in this year's Sacred Music Florida competition."

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