Chesterton Showchoir 2025

Vocals

Tone & Technique – 10 points

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

Intonation – 10 points

Choir is in tune when singing in unison and in parts

Balance & Projection – 10 points

Relative volume of voice parts and individuals is well proportioned, unobtrusive, and is perceptible throughout venue, achieved by combination of tone, intensity, and articulation

Blend – 10 points

Unification of vowels and tone quality are achieved with placement and conformity

Dynamics – 10 points

Dynamic contrast is appropriate and used with control

Diction – 10 points

Lyrics are understood; consonants and vowels are natural and appropriate

Rhythm & Precision – 10 points

Choir demonstrates rhythmic integrity, synchronized onsets, and uniform releases

Musicality & Interpretation – 10 points

Elements of phrasing, sensitivity, and nuance are present

Consistency – 10 points

Unification and conformity of good vocal technique is maintained throughout performance

Difficulty – 10 points

Level of skill and work needed to successfully perform music

Choreography

Precision & Execution – 10 points

Choreography and movements are presented with commitment and are rhythmically synchronized

Level of Difficulty – 10 points

Level of skill and work needed to successfully perform show

Stage Presence – 10 points

Poise, facial expression, and communication

Facial Characterization – 10 points

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

Staging – 10 points

Ensemble achieves spacing and layering that compliment visual effect of performance

Stylistic Authenticity – 10 points

Ensemble uses distinctive movements according to song genre choice

Transitions – 10 points

Performance flow is uninterrupted

Overall Effect

Costuming – 10 points

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

Show Design & Programming – 10 points

Materials presented are creative, effective, and original

Entertainment Value & Overall Effect – 10 points

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

Combo/Band

Combo Overall Effect – 10 points

Combo accommodates, enhances, and compliments the vocal sound and choreography

Weighting

By Raw Score, the captions are weighted as 48% Vocals (100 points), 33% Choreography (70 points), 14% Overall Effect (30 points), 5% Combo/Band (10 points) for a total of 210 points. This scoresheet can be weighted 60/40 by assigning 3 judges to Vocals and Combo/Band and 2 judges to Choreography, Overall Effect, and Combo/Band when using a ranking method, such as the Condorcet method.