Event Name: Rock Band
Location: Marist Catholic College Penshurst Hall
Section Number: 1
General Category Guidelines:
1 piece only to be performed.
Reasonable additional time will be granted for setup, soundcheck and pack down. This time must not exceed 3 minutes in total.
Backing tracks are not permitted in this section.
Teachers/tutors/non-students are permitted to accompany or perform in primary school rock bands.
The repertoire is to be appropriate to all audiences, and should be aligned with SCS’ mission, vision and values.
Section Specific Guidelines:
Performer Limit:
3-6 Performers
Time stipulations – performances must not exceed:
Year 3-10: 4 minutes
Performance will be stopped at 1 minute after time.
Provided Equipment:
Music Stands & Chairs
2 Guitar amp | 1 Bass amp
1 Standard Drum Kit
2 Keyboards
Performers/schools WILL supply any further amplification or effects required i.e. distortion pedal.
Performers/schools must advise of any additional amplification/effects to be used in their performance as part of their registration.
Schools are encouraged to bring any equipment that is specific to your performance if it has particular settings – such as a keyboard with sounds or tones that you rehearse with.
Judging Criteria:
- Intonation.
- Rhythm.
- Ensemble balance/blend.
- Dynamics and articulation appropriate to style.
- Ensemble awareness (eg following leader, interaction with ensemble).
Immediate Point Deductions:
- 2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time.
- 2 point deduction for Teachers playing a significant musical part (more than accompanying).
- 2 point deduction for using any pre-recorded music.
- 2 point deduction for setup longer than 3 minutes.
- 2 point deduction for inappropriate content or themes.
- 100% points deduction for any explicit language, and no places will be awarded, only written feedback
