Burbank Middle School/Intermediate Showchoir 2024

Music

Tone & Technique – 10 points

Demonstration of support through breath management, use of resonance and corresponding space to create uniform tone quality, and demonstration of successful implementation of other techniques associated with trained singing

Intonation – 10 points

Choir is in tune when singing in unison and in harmony

Balance & Blend – 10 points

Relative volume of voice parts and individuals is well proportioned, unobtrusive, and proper balance is achieved; Unification of vowels and tone quality are achieved with placement and conformity

Diction – 10 points

Lyrics are understood; consonants and vowels are appropriate to style

Rhythm & Precision – 10 points

Choir demonstrates rhythmic integrity, synchronized onsets, and uniform releases

Musicality & Interpretation – 10 points

Elements of phrasing, sensitivity, and nuance are executed and appropriately derived from the structure of the music

Consistency – 10 points

Unification and conformity of vocal technique is maintained throughout performance

Show

Staging & Transitions – 10 points

Ensemble effectively uses spacing and layering that compliments visual effect; Performance flow is uninterrupted while also producing a sense of direction and structural pacing of show

Stylistic Authenticity & Choreographic Content – 10 points

Ensemble uses distinctive stylistic movement appropriate for genre while maintaining awareness of physical taxation on performer’s vocal performance 

Appearance & Poise – 10 points

Ensemble’s costuming and grooming are assembled well and enhance presentation; Ensemble demonstrates professionalism and confidence visually

Precision & Execution – 10 points

Choreography and staging are presented with energy and commitment, and are rhythmically synchronized

Communication & Expression – 10 points

Emotion, characterization, and intent are clear, true, and believable

Weighting

By Raw Scores, the captions Music and Show are weighted 58/42 with a grand total of 120 points.

Split Sheet and Ranks

When the judges are split by caption and scores are converted to ranks, the weighting depends the number of judges per caption. To achieve a 60/40 Music/Show split, the panel must have at a minimum 3 Music judges and 2 Show judges.