Intramural Games 2024

Ora, Labora et Lude

Guidelines (Performance-Based Competitions)

Bench Cheer
1. Participation in the routine is mandatory for all team members.
2. The duration of the routine should be between 7 and 10 minutes.
3. The routine should feature cheers and/or dance moves, with the latter not
exceeding 3 minutes of the total duration.
4. Teams are allowed to use either digital or live music accompaniments.
5. Cheers may humorously target other teams but should avoid derogatory or
oGensive language.
6. The selection of props and costumes must prioritize participant safety.
7. The incorporation of fire and water elements in the routine is strictly forbidden.

Originality/Concept 30
Are the cheers/yells creative and original?
Is there a unicity of the whole routine?
Choreography and Showmanship 30
Mastery, Costumes and Props, DiAiculty of routine
Voice Quality 20
Clarity and eAectiveness of yells/cheers, balance of instruments
Audience Impact 10

Choral Competition
1. The competition will feature a single piece in a TTBB arrangement of
Salidummay.
2. Participation in the competition is mandatory for all members.
3. Competitors are required to incorporate indigenous instruments into their
performance.
4. Live accompaniment is restricted to either a piano or an acoustic guitar.
5. The use of synthesizers is prohibited.
6. All percussion elements, including beatboxing, drum sets, chimes, etc., must be
performed live. The use of pre-recorded percussion sounds from keyboards is
not permitted.

Technical Proficiency (40%) 30

intonation, rhythm, dynamics, diction, choral blend, balance, phrasing
Musicality (40%) 30
interpretation, expression, style, loyalty to the score
Overall Artistic Impression (20%) 20
Mastery, stage presence, impact, engagement
Vocal Solo
1. The chosen piece must be an Ilocano song.
2. The selection of songs should be done with great consideration.
3. Songs that contain hidden messages promoting inappropriate or perverse ideas
are strictly forbidden.

Intonation 30
Voice quality, precision of tone
Enunciation 30
Pronunciation, phrasing, breathing
Interpretation 30
Originality, arrangement, story-telling, dynamics
Showmanship (10%) 30
Stage presence, ability to engage the audience, mastery

Vocal Duet
1. The chosen piece must be a Tagalog song.
2. The selection of songs should be done with great consideration.
3. Songs that contain hidden messages promoting inappropriate or perverse ideas
are strictly forbidden.

Intonation 25
Voice quality, precision of tone
Enunciation 25
Pronunciation, phrasing, breathing
Interpretation 20
Originality, arrangement, story-telling, dynamics
Balance 20
Harmony, complementarity of voices
Showmanship 10
Stage presence, ability to engage the audience, mastery

Folk Dance
1. The group must be composed of at least 12 participants.
2. Participants will interpret a folk dance from Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao through
a random draw.
3. The chosen dance should be thoughtfully adapted to suit an all-male
performance group.
4. Should cross-dressing be necessary, it must be approached with sensitivity to
avoid casting the dance in a negative or comedic light.
5. The choreography should remain true to the cultural significance and nuances of
the original dance.

Choreography (50%) 30
Creativity and Authenticity
Body form, formation, transition, diAiculty of routine
Showmanship (40%) 30
synchronicity, mastery, stage presence, impact
Costume and Props (10%) 20
Battle of the Bands
1. The number of participants can be as many as there are instruments.
2. Groups should perform only one song of any language.
3. Performance should not exceed 7 minutes.

Interpretation (40%) 30
How did the band make the performance their own?
Arrangement, style, originality, dynamics
Musicality (40%) 30
How well did the band perform technically in their individual instruments?
How well did the band play together?
Intonation, mastery, preparedness, instrumentation, and individual skills, balance,
Complementarity/harmony of instruments
Showmanship (20%) 20
Interaction with the audience, Impact, Engagement, Stage Presence

Daniw
1. Contestants are required to compose a poem discussing the significance of
prayer in seminary education, written in the Ilocano language.
2. The structure of the poem can be in free verse.
3. Participants must wear traditional Filipiniana attire during their presentation.
4. The poem must be recited from memory, without the aid of a written script.
5. The duration of the recital should not exceed 3 minutes.

Content (40%) 30
Relevance to the subject, depth, and breadth of ideas
Artistry (30%) 30
Diction, use of imagery, rhyme, rhythm
Delivery (30%) 20
Enunciation, Pronunciation, Interpretation, Phrasing, Story-telling, Mastery, posture,
gestures

Lyrical Dance
1. The competition is for a solo performance.
2. Participants must interpret any song about prayer.
3. Narration is strictly not allowed. This competition is designed for each entry to
tell a story revolving around the theme through dancing.
4. No dangerous props/stunts allowed.
5. The performance shall not exceed 3 minutes.

Concept and Interpretation (40%) 40

Clarity of meaning
Choreography and Execution 40
Mastery, body form, grace, costume
Overall Impact 20