Montana High School Association Official Adjudication Form

VOCAL ENSEMBLE

Information must be typed!

NAME OF GROUP	SCHOOL
VOICE TYPE

(Mixed, men’s, women’s, trio etc.)	ACCOMPANIST
HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
CITY
NO. OF STUDENTS IN GROUP
SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR
NO. IN GRADE FOR THIS GROUP 12 11 10 9 Below 9

1.	Selection	1.	Composer

2.	Selection	2.	Composer

Adjudicator:

Place the number in the circle for each area which most closely matches the descriptors in the corresponding box.

Total the scores (whole numbers only-no half points) and affix a division rating based upon the scale at the bottom of the form.

Please add your comments and suggestions in the large space provided (use back if necessary) and sign the form.

5	4	3	2-1
TONE	Well-placed vowels

Excellent ensemble sound

Consistent tone quality in all ranges and registers

Open, resonant, well-supported tone on all parts	Vowels not always consistent

Tone varies in certain ranges and volumes

Open, resonant, well-supported tone most of the time

Vowel production not given attention

Tone production lacking basic concept

Support inconsistent	Basic ensemble sound and concept not developed

Many problems with overall tone production and range changes
INTONATION

Excellent control and listening skills are developed in ensemble

Adjustments made instantly within melodic and harmonic contexts	Listening skills well-developed

Some problems exist in extreme ranges or difficult passages

Most problems corrected

Lack of attention to listening skills

Intonation problems within ensemble

Few problems are corrected

Listening skills undeveloped

Many passages present problems

Individual / ensemble problems go uncorrected
ACCURACY	Pitches, rhythms, attacks and releases are accurate and stylistically correct

Appropriate pronunciation of language

Most rhythms, pitches, attacks and releases are performed accurately

Some problems with pronunciation of language

Accuracy of pitches, rhythms, attacks and releases are inconsistent

Considerable problems with language pronunciation

Numerous inaccurate pitches, rhythmic passages, attacks and releases

Language pronunciation inappropriate
INTERPRETATION

Very musical and sensitive performance

Accurate style and tempos

Excellent dynamic range and nuance	Meaningful interpretation most of the time

Style and tempos are accurate most of the time

Good use of dynamic range

Some passages lack interpretation and expression of text

Style and tempos are inconsistently interpreted

Inconsistent dynamics

Very little meaningful interpretation of passages

Style and tempos are not accurate

Little or no use of dynamics
BALANCE / BLEND	Excellent melodic and harmonic balance

All sections/singers demonstrate excellent blend to ensemble sonority	Good balance/blend most of the time

Balance/blend problems occur in difficult passages, but are quickly corrected

Frequent uncorrected balance / blend problems

Musical lines often unclear

Little evidence of concept of balance and blend
VOCAL TECHNIQUE	Phrasing, articulations and diction are accurately performed

Excellent breath control

Proper vocal technique and posture enhance overall performance	Phrasing, articulations and diction good most of the time

Breath control usually good

Some inconsistencies in proper vocal technique and posture	Phrasing, articulation and diction lack accuracy and consistency

Many passages lack consistency in proper vocal technique and/or breath control	Phrasing, articulation and diction need attention

Basic vocal technique and posture need attention

Breath control lacking
OTHER FACTORS	Outstanding literature for age and training

Appropriate attire

Score provided with numbered measures for adjudicator

Above average literature for age and training

Inconsistencies in attire and/or formal approach

Score not properly prepared for adjudicator

Average literature for age and training

Inappropriate attire and/or approach lacks polish and professionalism

Below average or unacceptable literature

Ensemble does not demonstrate appropriate approach to formal performance setting

Adjudicator comments

and suggestions

for improvement

TOTAL POINTS	Rating Computation Table

35-31 =	DIVISION I (SUPERIOR)

30-24 =	DIVISION II (EXCELLENT)	___________________________________________________________

23-17 =	DIVISION III (GOOD)	Signature of Adjudicator

16-11 =	DIVISION IV (FAIR)

10-0 =	DIVISION V (POOR)	___________________________________________________________

Signature of Festival Manager

DIVISION RATING _______________	ATTACH X FORM

Music Form X

Montana High School Association Official Form

INFORMATION MUST BE TYPED

The music teacher signing this form will supply the following information about each soloist or member of an ensemble group for which this form has been completed. (Refer to handbook regarding ensemble size.)

Applicant’s Name (ALPHABETIZE)

Last Name/First Name

Grade	Other Events Entered

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Major performing group(s) to which performer(s) belong
Total Fees for this Entry	$	(See announcement from your District Festival Chair for appropriate fees.)
Signature of High School Music Instructor
Signature of High School Principal or Superintendent
APPLICATION FORM FOR STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL

This form is your application for participation in a solo or ensemble event in the State Music Festival when signed by the two persons indicated below and accompanied by the appropriate fee.
Signature of High School Music Instructor
Signature of High School Principal or Superintendent

This application form must be mailed to the Chair of the State Music Festival, to which your school is assigned,

postmarked not later than midnight of the first Tuesday after your District Music Festival.

Music Form 4V

Order of appearance

Montana High School Association Official Adjudication Form

2009-12-08

MHSA