TEXAS FRENCH SYMPOSIUM

JUDGES' INSTRUCTIONS
VOCAL SOLO

1. The students will enter the room one at a time on a first-come, first-served basis and place a TFS
identification label on the ballot. If a student does not have a label, the student must fill out the top
portion of the ballot (Name and TFS ID #).

2. The student must provide the judge(s) with an unmarked, printed, paper copy of the selection.
Failure to include both the music and the lyrics on the same page will result in disqualification of the
student from the event. Music must include notes sung by the student—not just lyrics and chords.
NOTE: Showing the music on an electronic device is not permitted.

3. The student will be judged on the vocal performance, including French diction, accuracy,
interpretation, stage presence, and overall effectiveness.

4. The music does not need to be memorized. The music must be sung in French. Recorded
accompaniment provided by the student is permitted, but a cappella performances are
equally acceptable. Live accompaniment is not permitted.

5. Please observe the 5-minute time limit. Time the student, indicating the total time of the
performance on the ballot.

6. Total the points and rank the students (places 1 through 8) as indicated on the individual evaluation
sheet. #1 is the best overall performance. There may be NO ties.

7. Please write at least one positive comment for each student.

8. Fill out and sign the final result sheet.

9. Please remain in the room until the end of the scheduled event, even though you may not
have students waiting to be judged. Do not make your final rankings until the end of the
scheduled event.

10. Turn in all materials: (ballots and result sheet) to the Ballot Room (Library) immediately upon
completion of the event.

JUDGES:

PLEASE DO NOT INTERRUPT THE STUDENTS ONCE THEY HAVE STARTED THE PERFORMANCE.