TEXAS STATE GERMAN CONTESTS, INC

CRITIQUE SHEET

Classical Instrumental Ensemble

NAME OF SCHOOL: __________________________ ROOM: _________

NAMES OF JUDGES: _________________________________

Rules:

One entry per school. The piece must be from a German-speaking composer and be a recognized work of music. For example: Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss, Mozart, Schumann, Mendelssohn and others. It must be classical.

No electric instruments, other than one electric keyboard, are allowed. No music stands will be provided at the contest site.

The maximum time limit is ten minutes; the minimum is five minutes. There is a 30-second grace period. Groups may do medleys of songs. Two copies of the music must be given to the judges. 

Members: Minimum 3, Maximum, 6

JUDGING CRITERIA

1. PRECISION:(0-10 pts.)

2. TONE:Intonation and quality of sound (0-20 pts)

3. INTERPRETATION:Dynamics, style, feeling, spirit (0-20pts)

4. SELECTIONS:Original and follows guidelines(0-20 pts)

5. DRESS AND GENERAL EFFECT: Suitable, uniform and eye-catching.(0-20 pts)

TOTAL POINTS: _______ (The winner will be determined by adding all the points given by the judges. Please check your addition.)

GENERAL COMMENTS TO HELP THE GROUP