Calypso Monarch Judging Criteria

Please use the distribution of the points within the various categories under the 3 main headings to guide your assessmentsand
consequently the marks awarded during the adjudication process. This breakdown will also be reflected on your score sheet.

Lyrics – 40 points
1. Theme/Expression/ 2. Wordcraft 3. Composition 4. Creativity
Content(6pts) (16pts) (12pts) (6pts)
• The lyrics effectively articulate • Choice and suitability of • The lyrics •There is an indication
an unambiguously identifiable lyrics are compatible with complementthe of novelty in the
theme.(2pts) the theme. (6pts) musicalcomposition intoa interpretation and
consistent musical blend presentation of the
• The lyrical content is adequate, • Play on words: use of based on the message in topic. (3pts)
conveyingacomplete, coherent language devices - satire, the song. (4pts)
story around the theme. (2pts) subtlety, double • The incorporation of
entendre, irony, wit, • The linesare concise; not local parlance,
• There is a smooth transition humor, pun,etc. (6pts) congested causing undue cultural/traditional
between the verses and chorus haste in securely rendering experiences, and
depicting the theme via a logical • Quality and structure of them. (4pts) nuancesinto the
sequence of events.(2pts) rhymecomplement the song to enrich the
delivery of lyrics.(4pts) • Lyrics flow smoothly with message (3pts)
the music. (4pts)

1. Melody
(15pts)
• Strength and melodious appeal of the
song(3 pts)
• The melodic structure effectively
captures the mood of the theme. (4pts)
• The use of specially selected
• The tuneand meter of the lyrics are
synchronized/ married to efficiently portray
the message in the music.(4pts)
• Consistencyin the melodic sequence of
the verses, chorus band chorus, and other
parts in the general context. (4pts)
Music – 30 points
2. Arrangement 3. Innovation
(10pts) (5pts)
• Do the mood and tempo suit • Thereis a reasonable degree of
the arrangement and novelty in the melody and
compliment the rendition? arrangement. (1pt)
(5pts)
• No more than 8 bars of any
recognizable established melody can
instruments and sounds to be perceived in the music. (2pts)
create and convey a specific
effect or mood consistent • The creative incorporation of
with the message/ unusual musical instruments or a
theme.(5pts) combination of instruments. (2pts)

Artistic Expression/Performance – 30 points

1. Rendition 2. Presentation 3. Demonstration
(15pts) (10pts) (5pts)
• The singer uses his/her voice effectively to • The use of body language,
interpret the song. (3pts) and hands to facial • The use of props, stagehands,
expression in effectively and dancers to effectively
• The singer generally sings in key with expressing the message. communicateand enhance the
reasonably steady intonation(4pts) (4pts) presentation of the message in
the song.(5pts)
• The vocal approach consistent with the • The use of the stagein
mood of the song?(4pts) communicating with the
audience. (3pts)
• Diction is clear and comprehensible (4pts)
• The use of efficient
microphone technique.(3pts)

Review of May 7 2022 by:Calypso Judges Association SLUin collaboration with the Carnival Music Management Committee & Tent Leaders.
Review of May 7 2022 by:Calypso Judges Association SLUin collaboration with the Carnival Music Management Committee & Tent Leaders.