Adjudication of Performances

ADJUDICATION OF PERFORMANCES

Marks will be awarded according to the recommendations of the Federation

65-69  Developing       A performance demonstrating an awareness of technical skills, requiring more consistency & artistry

70-74   Progressing     A performance showing development of technique and/or communication and commitment

75-79   Merit                  A competent performance, showing some artistic awareness and/or technical ability

80-84 Commended     A convincing performance technically & artistically, with increasing stylistic & communication skills

85-89      Honours                            An excellent performance, demonstrating fluent technical and artistic skills with emerging individuality

90-94 Outstanding     An impressive performance technically and artistically, displaying spontaneity & clear individuality

95+     Exceptional      A superlative performance, displaying exceptional artistic individuality

Certificates and Trophies will be awarded as follows:

•       Each entrant will receive a detailed written adjudication

•        Entrants placed 1st and 2nd 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.