SYF 2011

JUDGING CRITERIA

The judging criteria are as follows:

50% – Technique

Articulation

Dynamics

Intonation

Rhythm

Tone

50% – Musicianship

Balance

Blend

Expression

Interpretation

Phrasing

Style

The decision of the panel of adjudicators is final and no appeal will be

entertained.

5. AWARDS

5.1 The Central Judging provides the opportunity for school concert bands to

benchmark their performance standards. There is no pre-determined number

of gold, silver or bronze awards. Participating schools will be awarded

certificates based on their performances as follows:

–       Gold 80% and above

–       Silver 70% to 79%

–       Bronze 60% to 69%

–       Certificate of Participation 59% and below

To recognise the outstanding achievement of concert bands that have

attained high performance standards, schools that obtain a final mark of 85%

or more will receive the Gold award (with Honours).