Secondary School Level
Date : 15-17, 20-23 April 2009
Time : 9.00 am-6.00 pm
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall

Information
1)Choirs are permitted to have choreographed movements in their performance but marks will only be awarded for choral singing.

2)The total performance duration of the two choice pieces should not exceed 8 minutes for the Secondary School Level.

3)10% of the final mark awarded will be deducted for any performance that exceeds the stipulated time.

4) Each school is required to submit a list of no less than 24 and no more than 80 participants. All participants must be current students of the school. They are required to be in full school uniform or their respective choir costumes. 10% of the final marks awarded will be deducted for choirs that field less than 24 or more than 80 participants. All participants, including accompanists, are required to remain on stage for the duration of the performances.

JUDGING CRITERIA
50% - Technique
Articulation
Diction
Dynamics
Intonation
Rhythm
Tone
50% - Musicianship
Balance
Blend
Expression
Interpretation
Phrasing
Style

Rewards:
Gold with honour 85% above
Gold 80%-85%
Silver 70% to 79%
Bronze 60% to 69%
Certificate of Participation 59% and below