Adjudication Guidelines
Adjudication Guidelines
All contestants will also be judged against others that are in their same level and age group. A 1st place trophy will be awarded in each level/age group. Most levels will also have 2nd and 3rd place trophies awarded as well. There are also smaller trophies awarded to all those who are below 3rd place.
Contestants are adjudicated and ranked using the following criteria:
- Technical skills: Note accuracy, intonation
- Technical skills: Tempo and pulse
- Technical skills: Accuracy in dynamics, phrasing, etc.
- Technical skills: Accuracy of words, good and clear diction, breath control.
- Musicality: Ability to interpret music beyond the requirements of the score - imaginative dynamics, phrasing, timing, etc.
- Stage presence: Appropriate attire, walks and sits elegantly, reverence for the audience or adjudicators, bow before/after.
- Memorization: Accuracy, memory slips, nerves.
- Repertoire: Does the work highlight the musician’s strengths well?
Outstanding Soloist of the day
An outstanding soloist of the day award will go to a pianist, a vocalist and an instrumentalist. This is a judges choice award.
Awards & FAQ
Trophies for Category Placement
You will be judged against the other contestants in your category (beginner, novice, etc.) and your age range. Winners in these categories will receive a trophy.
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