Tupelo Show Choir 2025

Vocals

Tone Quality – 20 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

Projection/Vitality of Sound – 10 points

Ensemble is perceptible throughout venue, achieved by appropriate support, tone, and intensity.

Diction – 10 points

Lyrics are understood; consonants and vowels are natural and appropriate

Blend of Individual Voices – 10 points

Unification of vowels and tone quality are achieved with placement and conformity, and individual voices are not prominent in the texture

Balance Between Voice Parts – 10 points

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

Score Interpretation/Musicality – 10 points

Elements of phrasing, sensitivity, and nuance are present

Rhythmic Precision + Sync w/Band – 10 points

Choir demonstrates synchronized onsets, uniform releases, and rhythmic integrity with the accompaniment

Appropriate and Effective Use of Dynamics – 10 points

Dynamic contrast is appropriate and used with control

Difficulty of Music – 10 points

Level of skill and work needed to successfully perform music

Tone Appropriate for Musical Style – 5 points

Ensemble uses distinctive sounds according to song genre choice

Vocal Quality while Doing Choreography – 5 points

Vocal quality is retained while performing choreography

Visuals

Creativity and Appropriateness of Show Visuals – 10 points

Visual materials presented are creative, effective, engaging, and appropriate

Execution and Energy of Show Visuals – 10 points

Choreography and movements are presented with energy and commitment

Use of Proper Dance Technique and Fundamentals – 10 points

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

Transitions – 10 points

Performers remain in character through transitions and move with intention

Professionalism – 10 points

Ensemble demonstrates professionalism and confidence

Spacing and Use of Pictures – 10 points

Ensemble achieves spacing and layering that compliment visual effect of performance

Facial Expression and Character – 10 points

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

Audience Appeal – 10 points

Performers create a cohesive environment that engages audience

Overall Show Effect – 10 points

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

Difficulty of Movement – 10 points

Level of skill and work needed to successfully perform movements

Instrumental Ensemble

Overall Quality of Instrumental Ensemble and Balance w/Singers – 10 points

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

Instrumental Ensemble Compliments Show Visuals – 10 points

Band accentuates and adds to choreographic energy, and maintains cohesiveness and musicality during dance breaks

Weighting

By Raw Scores, the captions are weighted 50% Vocals (120 points), 42% Visuals (100 points), and 8% Instrumental Ensemble (20 points).