TEXAS STATE GERMAN CONTESTS, INC

CHORUS

CRITIQUE SHEET

NAME OF SCHOOL: _________________________ ROOM NR._________

NAMES OF JUDGES: ________________ ___________________

Rules

One entry per school. Singers must memorize music. It must be sung in German. The piece must be from a German-speaking composer and be a recognized work of music. It may be classical or folk. The maximum time limit is eight minutes; the minimum is five minutes.

There is a 30-second grace period. Groups may do medleys of songs, may use pantomime and choral reading to enhance their production. If a piano is not available at the contest site, tapes should be used. Or, the presentation may be a cappella or accompanied by a small instrument. Two copies of the music must be given to the judges. Members: Minimum, 4; Maximum, 12.

JUDGING CRITERIA

1. PRONUNCIATION: Correct and understandable German.(0-20 pts)

2. TONE: Quality and intonation.0-20 pts)

3. INTERPRETATION: Dynamics, style and creativity.0-20 pts)

4. MEMORIZATION: Clearly understood and known by all (0-20 pts)

5. GENERAL EFFECT: Spirit and interpretation of feelings(0-20 pts)

Total:______ (To be determined by adding the points in each category)

COMMENTS TO HELP THE GROUP