Meridian Arts and Sciences

Kingdom Arts and Science Faire 2007 - Performing

(Updated July 11, 2007)

PERFORMING ARTS JUDGING FORM

Please note, documentation is not a separate category for Performing Arts. Instead, the various elements are to be evaluated “as supported by documentation.”

AUTHENTICITY: As supported by documentation.

Entry is completely modern with no relationship to period elements or performance
All modern materials/methods/elements, and without sufficient support for substitutions,

BUT creates a period-feeling performance.

Authentic materials/methods/elements, OR reasonable substitution of modern materials/methods/elements, BUT with major inconsistencies that detract from overall authenticity of performance
Authentic materials/methods/elements, OR reasonable substitution of modern materials/methods/ elements BUT with minor inconsistencies that do not significantly detract from overall authenticity of performance.
Totally authentic materials/methods/elements OR reasonable substitution of modern materials/ methods/elements, with NO inconsistencies or flaws apparent.

Score (1-5)

Comments:

COMPLEXITY/DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: As supported by documentation

Each piece is to be judged by its genre and not against any other genre. (i.e. Within each category are genres – European Dance is the category 15 th Century Italian dance is a genre)

The piece is simple and easy to perform for its genre
The piece is of below average complexity or degree of difficulty for its genre
The piece is of average complexity or degree of difficulty for its genre
The piece is of above average complexity or degree of difficulty for its genre
The piece is highly complex and difficult to perform for its genre

Score (1-5)

Comments:

TECHNICAL MERIT: As supported by documentation where possible. T he items listed below are examples; all items may not apply and the list is not all-inclusive.

VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL	DRAMA	DANCE/MISC
- Memorization	- Memorization	- Memorization/Firm Knowledge of Steps
- Intonation/In Tune	- Pacing	- Appropriate use of space
- Diction/Clarity	- Diction	- Rhythm
- Phrasing/Dynamics	- Phrasing/Dynamics	- Precision
- Projection	- Projection	- Grace/Control
- Blending/ Balanced Performance	- Balanced Performance	- Balanced Performance

Score (1-5)

Comments:

ARTISTIC MERIT: As supported by documentation where possible. T he items listed below are examples; all items may not apply and the list is not all-inclusive.

Appropriate Costume and props when needed
Presence and Polish
Overall Performance (include Entrance, Intro, exit)
Interpretation
Overall Impression
Period Performance Style

Score (1-5)

Comments:

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