The document outlines the rules and guidelines for a choral speaking competition organized by a school in Batu Pahat, Johor. It details eligibility, competition rules regarding timing, text selection and attire. It also describes the adjudication and scoring process.
The document outlines the rules and guidelines for a choral speaking competition organized by a school in Batu Pahat, Johor. It details eligibility, competition rules regarding timing, text selection and attire. It also describes the adjudication and scoring process.
The document outlines the rules and guidelines for a choral speaking competition organized by a school in Batu Pahat, Johor. It details eligibility, competition rules regarding timing, text selection and attire. It also describes the adjudication and scoring process.
The document outlines the rules and guidelines for a choral speaking competition organized by a school in Batu Pahat, Johor. It details eligibility, competition rules regarding timing, text selection and attire. It also describes the adjudication and scoring process.
PENGANJUR: SK TENGKU MARIAM SEKOLAH BERPRESTASI TINGGI BATU PAHAT, JOHOR
1 CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Choral Speaking aims at encouraging and increasing the use of English among pupils or students. It builds confidence in pupils or students to memorise, speak, render and express themselves in English.
“Choral Speaking is the interpretation of poetry or prose by a group,
comprising anything from half a dozen to a hundred speakers. It involves a full and varied use of the individual voices that make up the group. There may be divisions of the whole group into light and dark voices, broken and unbroken, male and female, treble and so on. Individual voices may be used as solo.”
2.0 ELIGIBILITY 2.1 This competition is open to Year 4 to Year 6 pupils from government-aided primary schools only. Year 3 pupils are allowed to participate if they are from under enrolled schools.
2.2 Each Choral Speaking team should comprise 15 – 20 pupils including
a conductor from the same school. Mixed-race participation is highly encouraged to promote unity.
3.0 COMPETITION RULES
3.1 Time
3.1.1 Each team is given a presentation time limit of 4 to 6 minutes. Marks will be deducted thereafter.
3.2 Text
3.2.1 Selection of texts may be in the form of poetry or short prose. Texts should preferably be original and authentic.
3.2.2 Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the presentation.
3.2.3 Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.
2 3.3 Attire
3.3.1 All participants should be in school uniform when competing.
3.3.2 The conductor may use gloves.
3.4 Exclusions
3.4.1 There should be no inclusion of music, drama, costume, props, visual effects or artificial sound effects.
3.4.2 Physical movements should be limited from head to waist only.
3.4.3 Any inclusion of singing, skit or physical movement should enhance and not dominate the presentation.
3.5 Stage Arrangement
Teams are allowed to arrange their positions to fit the screen as long as it is in accordance with the current MOE’s SOP.
3.6 Recording and Submission
3.6.1 The submitted recording must be in landscape.
3.6.2 Usage of DSLR or Video Cameras to shoot the video is encouraged.
Videos shot must be at least of HD Quality at 720x480 resolution.
3.6.3 No subtitles should be added to the video by any means.
3.6.4 The recording must be done in a single continuous shot and should not be edited.
3.6.5 The recording should be taken from the front and the appearance of the conductor is not mandatory.
3.6.6 The school’s name, in any form, should not be exposed throughout the documentary.
3.6.7 Videos should be uploaded on YouTube, set as unlisted and remain so
until the end of the competition. Link to the video will be submitted to the organizer via suitable means. (i.e., Google Form)
3.6.8 All documentaries upon submission cannot be corrected or edited.
3.6.9 The organizer reserves the right to publish the winning videos of this competition for educational purposes.
3 4.0 ADJUDICATION
4.1 A panel of at least 3 or 5 judges will be appointed for the competition.
4.2 Points will be allocated according to the scoresheet.
4.3 Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear
majority vote.
4.4 The decision of the judges is final. No appeal is allowed.
4.5 Individual marks will not be disclosed.
4.6 Penalty: A total of 5 marks will be deducted if:
i) performance is below or above designated timeframe.
ii) stipulated exclusions under competition guidelines are infringed (infringement of competition rules).
All videos can be uploaded through the YouTube site or Google Drive. However, please ensure that all videos are set to public / PUBLIC / UNLISTED viewing and can be viewed. Videos that cannot be watched will not be rated.
All video links must be submitted via a valid registration form provided by the organizer on the following website: https://sites.google.com/view/festivalmytalent/home
5.0 PRIZES
5.1 Trophies and certificates of achievement are awarded as follows: -
● Champion ● Second Prize winner ● Third Prize winner ● Two Consolation Prize winners
5.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded to participants who score
more than 70% of total marks only.
6.0 EXCEPTION
All matters not stated in the concept paper or any exclusion to the rules and all other unexpected matters and issues on interpretation will be decided by the organising committee of the competition.
4 CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION
ADJUDICATION FORMS
5 TIME SHEET
Team No. Time Remarks
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Timekeeper's Name
Signature
Date
6 SCORE SHEET
Team Subject Articulation Voice Rhythm Sound General Penalty Total Time Remarks No. Matter (50 m) Types & Effects Demeanour (-5 m) (20 m) (10m) Timing (5 m) (5 m) (10 m)
7 Subject Matter: ● Point of view, appeal and authenticity of text Articulation: ● pronunciation (accuracy in pronunciation) ● enunciation (articulation, clarity and expression) Voice types ● Variety of intonation, mood and tempo Rhythm and Timing ● Orchestrated rhythm and timing Sound Effects: ● Sound imitation (vocalised) General demeanour: ● Stance and bearing Penalty: A total of 5 marks to be deducted if: sensitive issues touched, below or above stipulated time, stipulated exclusions under competition guidelines infringed, excessive movements made
