SOLO AND DUO SINGING CONTEST

Background and Rationale

Filipinos' singing abilities are tied to their culture, as singing has

always been an important part of the Filipino soul. Almost every
traditional ceremony includes some form of singing or musical
performance. Filipinos' inherent positive disposition is our favorite
reason, stemming from the idea that we developed our singing talents in
an effort to stay optimistic while coping with our problems.

The solo and duo singing contests have been chosen as two of the
main highlight activities for the MultifaCTEDgarbo 2022 in order to
mainstream the singing skills of students in the College of Teacher
Education, Negros Oriental State University-Main Campus. Moreover,
these competitions are proposed to improve and/or develop the cognitive,
emotional, and social skills necessary for building and improving one's
self-confidence, sense of competitiveness, and enthusiasm. 

SOLO SINGING

Guidelines and Rules

1. Participants must be bonafide students of the College of Teacher Education, Main

Campus 1 and are enrolled in the S.Y 2022-2023.
2. There will be one (1) contestant per year level.
3. Any language of the song to be sung will do.
4. The clothes to be worn must be casual and proper.
5. Participants must provide their own minus-one song before the contest proper.
6. If necessary, participants must provide their own instrument/s.
7. The verdict of the board or jury is final and cannot be changed.
8. Violation of any rule will result in deductions.
 

The Criteria for Judging

1. Vocal
 • Vocal Technique - Tone quality, breath support, intonation, diction, and
articulation.

• Rhythm and Tempo - Voice in relation to music.

• Timing - How coordinated the singer is in his/her performance in regard to

syncing of vocals and interaction in the performance area.

• Harmony - How the harmonies have been arranged and executed difficultly and
creatively.

2. Expression

• Performance- How well does the performance express the song's meaning and
mood.

• Match - How well the voices and personalities match in relation to the song
performed.

3. Showmanship

* Show Design: Music selection, effective use of the stage or performance area, outfit,
and style.
 SOLO SINGING CONTEST

Year Level: _____________

CRITERIA POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS GIVEN

Vocal 50

Expression 30

Showmanship 20

TOTAL 100

NAME OF JUDGE: _________________________________________

SIGNED: ______________________________
DUO SINGING

Guidelines and Rules

1. Participants must be bonafide students of the College of Teacher Education, Main

Campus 1 and are enrolled in the S.Y 2022-2023.
2. There will be one (1) pair of contestants per year level.
3. Anyone on the gender spectrum can be in a duo. 
4. The song to be sung must be in Tagalog Language.
5. The clothes to be worn must be casual and proper.
6. Participants must provide their own minus-one song before the contest proper. 
7. If necessary, participants must provide their own instrument/s.
8. There will be an automatic disqualification if the contestant's duo is not present
during the call time.
9. The verdict of the board or jury is final and cannot be changed.
10. Violation of any rule will result in deductions.

The Criteria for Judging

1. Voice

* Quality of Voice - Natural richness of tone, depth, resonance; a strong yet dulcet vocal
sound that is enjoyable to listen to.

* Mastery of Voice - Development of the voice through the practice and training to attain
a higher level of proficiency and virtuosity.

* Range - Ability to hit low notes and high notes, and to glide smoothly through different
ranges without strain.

* Dynamics - Use of quieter and louder volumes as appropriate; variance of volume

throughout performance.

* Timbre - Ability to sing richer, deeper timbres as well as softer, sweeter tones; variance
of colors throughout performance.
2. Technique

* Pitch - Ability to  sing in tune and exhibit control of intonation.

* Timing - Ability to sing with rhythmic accuracy, taking liberties in a  tasteful manner.

* Breathing - Supporting the voice with breath control, ability to sustain notes, taking
breaths in correct places (generally between phrases).

* Skill - Use of proper vocal technique (singing with an open palate, not shouting, not
resonating the nose, ect.) use and control of vibrato.

* Diction - Correct pronunciation of words and clarity.

3. Harmony

* Harmony -  simultaneously occurring frequencies, pitches (tones, notes), or chords.

* Rhythm -  the placement of sounds in time. Utilizing the not wholly separate, elements,
such as accent, metre, and tempo.

* Connection - Using your individual melody to interact with your partner creating a
feeling of connection to each other and to the song.  

* Blending -  Merging the sounds of instruments of contrasting tone colors n such a way
that they produce a sound that is quite different from the mere sum of their parts.

4. Stage Presence

* Charisma - Allowing personality to shine through performance and emanate from the
stage; radiating a special X factor that is appealing, magnetic, and makes for star
quality.

* Confidence - Exuding command of the stage, strength of delivery with a self-assured

performance.

* Movement - Use of space, walking, dancing, or other movement appropriate for the
song; use of arms; posture, poise, energy.

* Costume & Appearance - Brightly colored, light reflective, or otherwise attractive

costume that is appropriate for song; polished presentation on stage and on camera.
* Audience Appeal - Ability to connect with the audience, use of eye contact, crowd
response.

5. Artistry

* Expresiveness - Exuding emotion and passion, as appropriate for song, conveyed

through the voice, body, and facial expression.

* Musicality - Genuinely feeling the music, shaping phrases artistically, incorporating

aesthetic nuances, taking liberties in a tasteful manner.

* Lyrical Ability - Appropriate interpretation and delivery of song lyrics, placing

emphasis on certain words.

* Individuality -  Deviating from original artist recording(s) to make the song one's own;
creation of unique style and charachter.

* Song Choice - Appropriateness of the song for the singer.

 DUO SINGING CONTEST

Year Level: _____________

CRITERIA POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS GIVEN

Voice 30
Technique 20
Harmony 20
Artistry 20
Stage Presence 10
TOTAL 100

NAME OF JUDGE: _________________________________________

SIGNED: ______________________________