Youth Choir Explosion 2021

Youth Choir Explosion 2021

Calling All Gospel Music Ministries!

Dates: Sunday, January 17, 2021 (MLK Weekend)

Registration (Group): $350

Use code “Raheem” to receive a 10% discount

Registration Details

Space is limited to 20 groups.

Early registration is highly recommended.
See guidelines for participation.
Call (240) 424-1821 or Email info@teenscount.org for more.

Important Dates

Registration deadline is October 5, 2020.

Choir selections announced October 23, 2020.

Practice drop-in’s from organizers begin October 26, 2020.

Site visit and full rehearsal January 16, 2021.

Competition January 17, 2021.

The Teens Count Youth Choir Explosion 2021 Competition will enhance the gospel music ministry through encouraging youth participation, and giving every group a chance to SHINE and to lift HIS name on high. Grand prizes will be announced soon and include artist development packages, cash, and more!

This is a high-impact event with special guest performances, workshops, artist meet and greets, and exciting vendor opportunities.

Guidelines For Participation

– Minimum number of members = 10 / Maximum number of members = 35
– Choirs should consist of singers who are aged 9-20 years. No exceptions.
– Choirs should not include any members who are Teens Count staff – or closely related to a member of staff or anyone connected to this competition.
– The Choir must be affiliated with a school, church, or religious organization… and must rehearse as a “group” regularly – known as a choir.
– Choir must perform church/gospel genre music
– Neither the choir, nor any of its members, may be party to an existing music/ recording contract.
– Each Choir must have a designated representative to be the spokesperson on behalf of the Choir – and responsible for the submission of all information and documentation.
– Each participating Choir is required to sell a minimum of (35) Tickets to the Competition. General admission tickets will be priced at $30 (inclusive of taxes and fees)

Judging Criteria and Scoring System

THE PRODUCTION

DESCRIPTION

PERCENTAGE OF SCORE

Musicianship

Vocal Skills (Posture, breathing, articulation, resonation)
Accuracy (Notes, intervals, chords, synchronization, balance)
Artistic Sound (vocal style, vocal line, flow, dynamics)

50%

Expression

Artistic Interpretation (lyric, embellishments, energy, inflection, finesse, artistry)
Characterization (how accompanying musicians are featured)
Emotional communication

30%

Showmanship

Communication of the visual and musical plan
Entrance/Exit
Unity
Audience Rapport / Reaction / Connection
Posture

20%

Entertainment package should include musicality, unity, theme/script/emcee, creativity, communication. Full lighting and sound will be provided. Tech pack will be provided upon receipt of registration.

Judging Criteria and Scoring System

THE PRODUCTION

Musicianship

DESCRIPTION

Vocal Skills (Posture, breathing, articulation, resonation)
Accuracy (Notes, intervals, chords, synchronization, balance)
Artistic Sound (vocal style, vocal line, flow, dynamics)

PERCENTAGE OF SCORE

50%

THE PRODUCTION

Expression

DESCRIPTION

Artistic Interpretation (lyric, embellishments, energy, inflection, finesse, artistry)
Characterization (how accompanying musicians are featured)
Emotional communication

PERCENTAGE OF SCORE

30%

THE PRODUCTION

Showmanship

DESCRIPTION

Communication of the visual and musical plan
Entrance/Exit
Unity
Audience Rapport / Reaction / Connection
Posture

PERCENTAGE OF SCORE

20%

Entertainment package should include musicality, unity, theme/script/emcee, creativity, communication. Full lighting and sound will be provided. Tech pack will be provided upon receipt of registration.