Hart Intermediate/Advanced Showchoir 2024

Music

Tone & Technique – 10 points

Demonstration of stylistically appropriate vocal shape, timbre, and release of tension associated with trained singing.

Group Intonation – 10 points

Choir is in tune when singing in unison and in parts.

Blend – 10 points

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

Balance & Clarity of Parts – 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.

Diction/Clarity of Lyrics – 10 points

Lyrics are understood; consonants and vowels are natural and appropriate.

Dynamic Sensitivity – 10 points

Dynamic contrast is appropriate and used with control.

Musicality, Phrasing, & Expression – 10 points

Elements of phrasing, sensitivity, and nuance are present.

Style/Interpretation Appropriate for Music – 10 points

Ensemble uses distinctive sounds according to song genre choice.

Rhythmic Accuracy – 10 points

Choir demonstrates rhythmic integrity, synchronized onsets, and uniform releases.

Vocal/Instrumental Balance – 10 points

Accompaniment facilitates and enhances all aspects of Music. Accompaniment accommodates, enhances, and complements vocal sound. Proper balance with the choir is always maintained, including overall phrasing and dynamics.

Entertainment & Overall Effect – 10 points

Coordination of vocals and visuals, i.e., choreography facilitates and enhances vocals.

Show

Execution of Choreography & Attention to Detail – 10 points

Choreography is presented with commitment, energy, physical understanding and is rhythmically synchronized. Details are uniform and consistent.

Difficulty Appropriate for Division – 10 points

Level of skill and training needed to successfully perform show is appropriate to division.

Communication & Expression – 10 points

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

Transitions – 10 points

Performers remain in character through transitions to sustain interest.

Staging – 10 points

Ensemble achieves spacing and layering that compliment the visual effect of performance.

Stylistic Authenticity/Choreographic Content – 10 points

Ensemble uses distinctive movements according to the song genre and is purposeful to show.

Variety of Visual Styles – 10 points

Overall show presents diverse visual elements and choreography.

Originality & Innovation – 10 points

Materials presented in Show are unique, purposeful, and original.

Show Design & Programming – 10 points

Show concept, song selection, pacing, casting, and visual effects are clearly thought out and combined to create entertaining content.

Consistency & Energy – 10 points

Overall energy quality is maintained throughout performance from start to finish.

Costuming – 10 points

Costuming and grooming are well-assembled, enhance presentation, and do not distract from the overall show.

Entertainment and Overall Effect – 10 points

Choreography, sets, props, costuming, accompaniment, and special effects combine to enhance performance.

Weighting

By Raw Scores, the captions Music and Show are weighted 48/52 with a grand total of 230 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.