Adjudication of Performances

ADJUDICATION OF PERFORMANCES

Marks will be awarded as follows:

75 - 77 FAIR for a performance limited in its communication

78 - 80 MODERATE for a performance showing development of technique and/or communication

81 - 83 MERIT for a capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability

84 - 86 COMMENDED for a convincing performance technically and artistically

87 - 89 DISTINCTION for an excellent performance technically and artistically

90 + OUTSTANDING for an exceptional performance, both technically and artistically

Certificates and Trophies will be awarded as follows:

• Each entrant will receive a detailed written adjudication

• Entrants placed 1^st and 2^nd in each class will receive a certificate

• Merit certificates will also be awarded at the Adjudicator’s discretion

• Trophies will be awarded as indicated

The Committee will award a small prize to winners in the beginner classes to encourage and support promising young performers in their musical journey.