Danville Solo

Solo

Poise – 10 points

Performer demonstrates professionalism and confidence

Posture – 10 points

Performer demonstrates professionalism and confidence

Creativity – 10 points

Performer makes the piece their own

Expression – 10 points

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

Breath Support – 10 points

Performer demonstrates proper breath support for good singing technique

Diction – 10 points

Lyrics are understood; consonants and vowels are natural and appropriate

Tone Quality – 10 points

Demonstration of focus, resonance, tone quality, lack of tension, and other techniques associated with trained singing

Musicianship – 10 points

Elements of sensitivity, and nuance are present

Phrasing – 10 points

Performer uses musical arcs to embody phrase structure

Pitch Accuracy – 10 points

Pitch focuses at the center of targeted tone

Intonation – 10 points

Performer is in tune relative to key of piece and to accompaniment if present

Appropriateness of Selection – 10 points

Piece is appropriate for voice and performer