These questions ore intended fo help develop students! understanding and ‘oppreciation for the music being performed, They con assist students in wing ettaves wricn maybe requreiby director A Doss the choir have good posture, breath support, cnd voice production? Is the vocal tone oppropriate to the selection? (right, strident, dark, breathy, open. etc.) How wel does the group sing in tune intonation}? Are intervals accurate and chords ined up properiye How well co the voices blend {uniform tone qually) within and ‘beiween the sections? Are vowels uniform? Do the sections sing in balance with each other so thal impertont parts ore heard clecriye Is the choir accurate in their cttacks, releases, correctness of notes cond hythse Ate all Dats of the words correctly pronounced? Are all consonants ‘clear’ Are all vowels well shaped? Da the dynamics, tempo, and pnrasing of the selection seem varied ‘and interesting enough to bring each piece fo fe? Does the chor sing with ted expresion ond vilaty, and ‘communicate the mecning ofthe text [regardless of the tempo) ® How well does the ensemble watch and respond to the rector? Do ony indiMdvals distract the audience from the music before, during, ‘or after the performence? Does the choir sincerely reflect the meaning of he text on thelr facas® Does the overall cscipline and department of the chor (on ond off slage} rellect a professional musical attudee A choral music feslival soonsored by the Soutnen Coffomia Vocal ‘Association provides the opportunity fora satisfying experience inIstening ot well as in performing. These mules ore designed to encourage concent behavior in which everyone may take pride. They are not meont fo sfile tenthusiosm or to deltact fram the erjoyment of a Festive. 1 5 Each student is « quest of ine host school and wil folow the rules of that school. He/she wil not leave the auditorium without permission of their rector. Each sludent willbe seated with his hol por o the opening of the festival and wil temain in his place unil its conclusion. Personal needs mus! be salistied before tne concert begins. ‘A courteous listener wil sil Uo in fis seat and wil refrain from toiking, chewing gum, eating. combing hair, applying make-up or doing homework. Al electronic devices, Incluaing cel phones ond MP3 players must be tuned off; and there shall be no text-messaging ot ny ime curing tne festiva. Applouse al the proper jime is encouraged. However, activities Such 9$ standing, shouting and whisting are obvious Inappropriate in a eoncen hal. Adiucicatos may downgrade any performing group that disploys poor concert behavior, or may withhold ‘adjudication fer cbviousy cisuptive conduct. Califomia State Law prohibits smoking on school grouncs.