Competition Guidelines & Mechanics

Eligibility

• The competing choir must have a minimum number of twenty (20) singers and a maximum of forty (40) singers, excluding the conductor.

• No age limit is set for this category.

Time limit

• The participating choirs are expected to perform within a maximum duration of twelve (12) minutes per category. The time begins with the first sung note and ends on the last note (pitched or unpitched).

Repertoire requirements

• One (1) sacred composition from the Baroque Era (1600-1750), Classical Era (1750-1820), or Romantic Era (1800-1910);

• One (1) folk song or indigenous music from any other country.

Performance rules

• All songs should be performed a cappella.

• All pieces may be accompanied by unpitched instruments.

• The use of instruments must first be confirmed with the LNCFC Committee Organizers.

Judging criteria

• 40% - Technical Proficiency (Blending and Balance, Accuracy of Pitch, Intonation and Rhythm, Tone Color and Choral Sound)

• 40% - Artistic Performance (Adherence to the score, Interpretation, Phrasing and Musicality)

• 20% - Overall Artistic Impression

Awards

• Champion - Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00) and a Trophy

• 1st runner up - Forty Thousand Pesos (Php 40,000.00) and a Trophy

• 2nd runner up - Thirty Thousand Pesos (Php 30,000.00) and a Trophy