DYNAMICS

1. The competition is open to all SFC members.
2. There should only be one (1) entry per BIG SECTOR. All big sectors should confirm their entry with the lyrics of the songs on or before June 18, 2011. (The official list should be signed by the SFC Cluster and Sector Couple Coordinators to ensure that they are certified SFC members).  Changes will be entertained until July 2, 2011.
3. A Show Choir is defined as a group of people who combine choral singing with dance movements, sometimes within the context of a specific idea or story.
4. Each BIG SECTOR has an assigned genre from which they can choose their song/s for the performance.
   1. NORTH – Motown
   2. WEST – Latin American
   3. CENTRAL -  Boy Band/Girl Band
   4. EAST – Movie Sountrack
   5. SOUTH – Broadway
5. Each group must be composed of at least 30 members. They can be a combination of singers, dancers and instrumentalists. Three (3) points will be deducted for every person in deficiency of the provision.
6. Entries must also be composed of MIXED performers – brothers and sisters (there should be more than 10 brothers or sisters in the group).  
7. The members of the show choir should demonstrate the ability to sing their chosen music.
8. The members of the show choir should demonstrate the ability to add movement or choreography to their performance that complements the music.
9. The members of the band/instrumentalists in the show choir should demonstrate the ability to arrange, mix and play their musical score.
10. Use of props is highly encouraged to develop the visual aspect of the performance.
11. The group is responsible for bringing their own musical instruments.
12. Lyrics should be wholesome and not sexually suggestive or vulgar. The song can be in the form of fast-paced or slow-paced pieces.
13. The song rendition or medley should not exceed five (5) minutes. There will be a one-minute grace period for entrance and another minute for the exit.
14. Costumes are highly encouraged to add up to the total performance however, it must be decent and proper for the performance. The COMPETITIONS COMMITTEE deserves the right not to allow the performance of a group due to costume technicalities.

I. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

MUSICAL RENDITION ………………………………………………….45%

Voice Quality                                                                15%

Choreography                                                               15%

Blend and Balance                                                        15%

SHOWMANSHIP …………………………………………………………30%

Stage Presence                                                             10%

Synchronization and Movements                                    10%

Costume/Props                                                             10%

MESSAGE AND CONTENT …………………………………………….25%

TOTAL ……………………………………………………………….100%

 Theme Assignments

NOTE:  For inquiries and information regarding the SHOW CHOIR GUIDELINES, please contact your SFC MM AREA FULLTIME WORKERS at the CFC Center in Manila: (+63 2) 709 4868 loc 44 or email us your questions or entry forms to sfcmmc.competitions@gmail.com