Evaluation
Adjudication process
Certified adjudicators review candidates in their areas of expertise using consistent instrumental and vocal rubrics. Knowledge tests are scored automatically.
Review sequence
- 1. Online knowledge tests are scored.
- 2. Eligibility and experience requirements are verified.
- 3. Essays and technical demonstrations are reviewed.
- 4. Solo performances are adjudicated.
- 5. Final award eligibility is confirmed.
Scoring scale
- Superior
- 9-10 points
- Excellent
- 7-8 points
- Good
- 4-6 points
- Fair
- 2-3 points
- Poor
- 1 points
Instrumental criteria
- • Tone quality
- • Intonation
- • Rhythm
- • Technique
- • Interpretation
- • Articulation
- • Performance factors
Vocal criteria
- • Tone quality
- • Intonation
- • Rhythm
- • Technique
- • Diction
- • Expressiveness
- • Performance factors