Musical Vocal - Contemporary Requirements   

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1. Only one (1) song is to be performed, and it must not exceed two and a half (2.5) minutes. Contestants not adhering to the maximum time requirement are subject to point deduction and or disqualification.

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2. Musical accompaniment must be provided by the contestant either live or using a standard CD.  The CD should contain only the instrumental version of the song.  Contestants are encouraged to provide a backup CD.

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3. Piano accompaniment is available only if the contestant has provided and brings his/her own sheet music.

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4. The material must be memorized.

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5. Costumes are not permitted.

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6. Microphones are permitted and will be provided.

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7. Examples of contemporary music are Broadway, Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Blues, Soul and Country and Western.

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8.  The only instrument provided for performnce will be a piano.  

 

Note: The deadline for submission of National registration documents is the first Friday in May. No materials or copies will be accepted at the National Competition.

 

Contestants Will Be Judged By The Following Criteria:

• Choice of Music (15 pts):

Matched to vocal ability

• Interpretation (20 pts):

Expression

Phrasing

Style

Tempo

Arrangement

• Stage presence (15 pts):

Comfort on and control of stage,

Posture

Rapport with audience

• Technique (25 pts):

Breathing

Posture

Rhythm

Accuracy

• Tone quality (25 pts):

Beauty of sound

Control

Intonation and Diction