Listed
below are the principle criteria by which each of the entrants will be
judged
in order to select the qualifying bands.
It is not
meant to be an exhaustive list, as each judge is
allowed
flexibility in determining their overall impressions of the bands.
Criteria
Songwriting:
-
cohesiveness
of writing within the chosen musical style
-
completeness
of arrangement including typical structural elements
such as intro, verse, chorus, and ending
-
cohesive
lyrical statement supporting a unifying theme
Performance:
-
energetic
presentation, professionalism
-
cohesion
of rhythm section instruments
-
consistent
tempo unless a change is required by the composition
-
rhythmic
tightness of all unison riffs and passages
-
pitch
correctness in all parts, with a premium placed on in-tune
lead and backup vocals
Sound:
-
well
balanced ensemble
-
appropriate
sounds for the chosen musical style
-
instruments
that are in tune and well maintained
In
addition to the judge's announcement
of the qualifying bands, each group will receive a copy of the
handwritten
comments of the judges.
The
qualifying bands will also receive an informational handout describing
the next
phases of the competition, beginning with recording
sessions that will
take
place in Jan/Feb of 2007.
To
assist the judges, each band is required
to provide a type written copy of the lyrics to each of the performed
songs
prior to playing.