Cedar Rapids Kennedy Showchoir 2022

Vocals

Female Tone Quality – 10 points

Females demonstrate stylistically appropriate vocal shape, timbre, and release of tension

Male Tone Quality – 10 points

Males demonstrate stylistically appropriate vocal shape, timbre, and release of tension

Intonation – 10 points

Choir is in tune when singing in unison and in parts

Projection & Support – 10 points

Ensemble is perceptible throughout venue, achieved by combination of tone, intensity, and articulation

Diction – 10 points

Lyrics are understood; consonants and vowels are natural and appropriate

Blend of Individual Voices – 10 points

Unification of vowels and tone quality are achieved with placement and conformity, and individual voices are not prominent in the texture

Balance Between Voice Parts – 10 points

Relative volume of voice parts are well proportioned, unobtrusive and harmonious

Musicality & Interpretation – 10 points

Elements of phrasing, sensitivity, and nuance are present

Phrasing & Dynamics – 10 points

Elements of phrasing, sensitivity, and nuance are present. Dynamic contrast is appropriate and used with control.

Rhythmic Precision – 10 points

Choir demonstrates rhythmic integrity, synchronized onsets, and uniform releases

Visuals

Precision & Execution – 10 points

Choreography and movements are are rhythmically precise and synchronous across ensemble

Energy & Intensity – 10 points

Choreography and movements are presented with energy and commitment

Staging – 10 points

Performer stage placement reflects intentional alignment, shapes, and designs. Ignore obviously absent performers when scoring this category

Communication & Expression – 10 points

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

Physical Appearance – 10 points

Ensemble’s costuming and grooming are assembled well and enhance presentation

Transitions – 10 points

Performers remain in character through transitions and move with intention

Poise – 10 points

Ensemble demonstrates professionalism and confidence in their posture and body carriage

Combo/Band

Tone Quality – 5 points

Demonstration of support, release of tension, tone quality, resonance and other techniques associated with trained playing

Musicianship – 5 points

Elements of phrasing, dynamics, sensitivity, and nuance are present. Musical choices provide variety and engage the listener, reflecting a mature understanding of the form and structure of each song, and the overall shape of each arrangement

Complements Visuals and Vocals – 5 points

Instrumental ensemble is used appropriately throughout the performance (e.g., supports vocal ensemble during singing and adds to visual movement on dance breaks)

Facilitates Vocals – 5 points

Band accommodates, enhances, and complements vocal sound. Proper balance with the choir is always maintained, including overall phrasing and dynamics

Overall Effect

Pace of Show – 10 points

Construction of performance facilitates audience and performer engagement

Overall Performance Impact – 10 points

Ensemble’s presentation of vocals, choreography, costuming, accompaniment, and, if they are present, sets, props, and special effects combine to enhance performance

Weighting

By Raw Scores, the captions are weighted as Vocals 48% (100 points), Visuals 33% (70 points), Combo/Band 9.5% (20 points), and Overall Effect 9.5% (20 points).