Mt. Zion Showchoir 2022

Vocals

Tone Quality – 10 points

Demonstration of stylistically appropriate vocal shape, timbre, and release of tension

Projection & Support – 10 points

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

Intonation – 10 points

Choir is in tune when singing in unison and in parts

Vocal Style Appropriate to Music – 10 points

Ensemble uses distinctive sounds according to song genre choice

Diction – 10 points

Lyrics are understood; consonants and vowels are natural and appropriate

Balance & Blend – 10 points

Relative volume of voice parts and individuals is well proportioned, unobtrusive, and unification of vowels and tone quality are achieved with placement and conformity

Dynamics – 10 points

Dynamic contrast is appropriate and used with control

Phrasing – 10 points

Elements of phrasing, sensitivity, and nuance are present

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

Originality & Innovation – 10 points

Visual materials presented in show are creative, effective, and original

Precision & Execution – 10 points

Choreography and movements are are rhythmically precise and synchronous across ensemble

Technique – 10 points

Demonstration of support, control, lack of tension, and other techniques associated with trained dancing

Intensity – 10 points

Choreography and movements are presented with energy and commitment

Style Appropriate to Music – 10 points

Ensemble fully performs distinctive aesthetic movements according to song genre choice

Staging – 10 points

Ensemble achieves spacing and layering that compliment visual effect of performance

Difficulty of Movement – 10 points

Level of skill and work needed to successfully perform movements

Overall Presentation

Professionalism – 10 points

All members of the ensemble exhibit appropriate behavior entering and exiting the stage, and while the performance is continuing. Performers remain in character, acting and reacting to things that occur on stage (planned and unplanned) in an appropriate manner

Performer Communication – 10 points

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

Transitions – 10 points

Performance flow is uninterrupted and reaches a peak

Effective Costuming – 10 points

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

Pace & Flow – 10 points

Construction of performance facilitates audience and performer engagement

Total Effect of Show & Entertainment Value – 10 points

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

Instrumental Presentation

Vocal/Instrumental Balance – 10 points

Both instrumentalists and vocalists are heard at all times, and complement each other well throughout the entire performance

Tone Quality & Intonation – 10 points

Combo/band produces quality sound and members are in tune both individually and collectively

Execution & Technique – 10 points

Each instrumentalist accurately executes their individual part and demonstrates support, release of tension, resonance and other techniques associated with trained playing

Overall Integration – 10 points

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

Weighting

By raw points, the captions are weighted as: Vocals 37% (100 points); Visuals 26% (70 points); Overall 22% (60 points); and Instrumental Presentation 15% (40 points).