Lafayette Jefferson Showchoir 2023

Vocals

Tone & Technique – 10 points

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

Intonation – 10 points

Choir is in tune when singing in unison and in parts

Balance of Parts – 10 points

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

Blend – 10 points

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

Diction – 10 points

Lyrics are understood; consonants and vowels are natural and appropriate

Phrasing – 10 points

Elements of phrasing, sensitivity, and nuance are present

Dynamics – 10 points

Dynamic contrast is appropriate and used with control

Projection – 10 points

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

Stylistic Authenticity – 10 points

Ensemble uses distinctive sounds according to song genre choice.

Rhythmic Precision – 10 points

Choir demonstrates rhythmic integrity, synchronized onsets, and uniform releases

Difficulty of Music – 10 points

Level of skill and work needed to successfully perform music

Visuals

Choreography Design/Creativity – 10 points

Visual materials presented are creative, effective, and engaging

Appropriate to Music – 10 points

Dance style is appropriate for selections/theme.

Precision & Execution – 10 points

Choreography and movements are are rhythmically precise and synchronous across ensemble

Facial Expression/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

Intensity – 10 points

Choreography and movements are presented with energy and commitment

Difficulty of Choreography – 10 points

Level of skill and work needed to successfully perform movements

Overall Show

Overall Effect/Entertainment Value – 5 points

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

Pace of Show – 5 points

Construction of performance facilitates audience and performer engagement

Professionalism/Discipline – 5 points

Ensemble demonstrates professionalism, confidence and discipline

Transitions – 5 points

Performance flow is seamless and uninterrupted

Costumes & Props – 5 points

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

Accompaniment – 5 points

Accompaniment facilitates and enhances all aspects of performance

Weighting

In Prelims, by Raw Scores, the captions are weighted as 52% Vocals (110 points), 33% Visuals (70 points), and Overall Show 15% (30 points). The grand total for all captions is 210 points. The proportions cannot be mathematically manipulated.