Sacred Music Florida - Music Competition, Sacred Music, Competition

Adjudication Guidelines

1. Contestants are judged individually

All contestants will be judged individually and given a rating of either I, II or III. This will be based upon their level and age range. Those who receive a I (superior) will be given a gold medal. Those receiving a II (excellent) will receive a silver medal. Those receiving a III (good) will receive a bronze medal.

2. Contestants are also judged by level/age

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.

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Outstanding Soloist of the day

There will also be an outstanding soloist of the day awarded to a pianist, a vocalist and an instrumentalist. This is a judges choice award.

What are judging criteria?

Overall Performance

There are many competitions that will count missed notes and take off points for each individual mistake on the page; however, while these things are very important the overall performance carries more weight. Was it affective, was it expressive or played mechanically? This is important.

Details Details Details!

With that said about overall performance, attention to detail will create a beautiful performance. Are you doing what written on the page? Are you listening to yourself as you play? A good exercise is to record yourself playing on video and/or audio then watch to see what your audience sees and hears.

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Prayer!

We at Sacred Music Florida will be praying for your children. We will be praying that the Lord give them diligence, perseverance and patience. We will pray that they will not get discouraged and that they will grow in their gift and be inspired to go their absolute best. We also pray that the Lord would give them the desire to use their talent to glorify Him with this gift all the days of their lives!

We want to keep up with our contestants as they go out into the world. If you are a former contestant, please let us know how the Lord is using you, we would love to hear!

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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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Medals for Rating

All contestants will receive a medal for their performance. A gold medal will be awarded for a “Superior” rating (1), A silver medal will be awarded for an “Excellent” rating (2), and a Bronze medal will be awarded for a “Good” rating (3). This rating of 1,2, or 3 will be determined by the judges based upon the contestants category and age.

FAQ

Accompanist information for performance day: Please contact Kathy Plympton by call or text at 352-871-3574. She will give you instructions for sending music and will set up a rehearsal time with you.
Is it ok to sing a broadway song?
- We encourage all contestants to stick with traditional or sacred repertoire. We love many types of music; however, this is the best way to sharpen your musical skills. It will give you the ability and talent you need to perform many types of music to a higher standard.
What is the time limit for my audition?
- Beginner, advanced beginner and novice levels have a 4 minute performance time limit. Prizewinner and above have a 7 minute performance time limit.
What type of music should I choose?
- Sacred & classical repertoire as stated in the question above is best for growing your skills and developing proper technique. These skills can be used to perform any type of music with excellence.
Why do I need to join FPEA in order to enter?
- The Sacred Music Florida Competition is sponsored by and made possible by the FPEA (Florida Parent Educator Association) . You will receive their Connect magazine and have access to countless educational resources as a member. The Sacred Music Florida Competition is a part of their annual convention which is the largest homeschool convention in the world for many years running. I hope you will consider registering for this convention as well and discover over 500 educational resource vendors, meet authors, and attend classes to learn about concepts and skills that can help you get the most out of your child(ren)’s education. Even if you do not homeschool, this conference is a vast wealth of information for you as a parent.
When will we know our audition time?
- Your audition time will be assigned a few days after the May 14th deadline.
What do I win?
- This year we have gold medals for superior ratings, silver medals for excellent, and bronze medals for good ratings. We also have trophies for those who place in each level.
What should we wear for auditions?
- Girls: dresses or Sunday best equivalent
- Boys: dress pants, jacket, tie
May I use a track for my vocal audition?
- Live accompaniment is preferred. If you do decide to use a track,
Will there be a mic for my vocal audition?
- There will be no mic used for vocal auditions. The judges are interested in hearing your natural voice.