CLUSTER YOUTH FESTIVAL 2019

HUDYAKA FESTIVAL NIGHT

MECHANICS AND CRITERIA

I. MODERN DANCE CATEGORY

 The contest piece must be three (3) minutes but not more than five (5) minutes.
Five (5) points deduction for every ten (10) seconds exceed.
 Attire may include accessories such hats, caps, gloves, scarves, jewelries, etc.
Removing pieces of clothing during the performance is allowed provided it is not
offensive or out of character. Appropriate clothing should be observed in the
competition.
 Any move where the competitor’s weight is solely on the neck/ head i.e. head
spins, head stands, tumblings and tossing is not allowed.
 The numbers of participants should have minimum of eight (8) and maximum of
fifteen (15).

CRITERIA:
The following will be considered during group performance.

Choreography -------------- 40%

(Theme, Creativity, Artistry, Style & Originality)

Execution -------------- 20%

(Timing & Coordination)

Attitude ------------ 20%

(Projection & Expression)

Costume ------------ 20%

(Uniqueness and Creativity of dance attire)

III. VOCAL SOLO

General Rules and Guidelines of the Contest

 The song shall be one straight KUNDIMAN.

 Accompaniment is either live or piano/guitar or minus one tape.
 Delivery is from 3 to 7 minutes.
 Judges decision is final
 For further inquiries about this competition see the LNHS vocal solo competition
Committee In-Charged, Aladen Varquez (0910-303-4229).
 First meeting/briefing will be on September 5, 2016 at exactly 4:oo pm.
 All representatives of each team must attend the said meeting/briefing.

Criteria for Judging

Voice/Tone Quality Musicianship ------------------ 40%

Dynamics (Interpretation, melody, rhythm ------------------ 30%
Diction ------------------ 10%
Piece (Suitability/difficulty) ------------------ 10%
Stage Presence ------------------ 10%
Total =100%
 IV. VOCAL DUET

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest

 The song must be one straight OPM either English or Filipino.

 The contestants may be both males, both females, and male and female.
 There should be two (2) voices.
 Singing may be Acapella, or with live piano, guitar or minus-one tape
accompaniment.
 Delivery is from 3 to 6 minutes.
 For further inquiries about this competition see the LNHS vocal duet
competition Committee In-Charged, Aladen Varquez (0910-297-9043)
 First meeting/briefing will be on September 5, 2016 at exactly 4:oo
pm.
 All representatives of each team must attend the said meeting/briefing.

Criteria for Judging

Voice/Tonal Quality ---------------------- 30%

Blending ---------------------- 30%
Interpretation ---------------------- 20%
Diction ---------------------- 10%
Stage Presence ---------------------- 10%
Total =100%

LITERARY COMPETITIONS
MECHANICS AND CRITERIA

I.ESSAY WRITING CONTEST

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest

 The topic of the essay shall be given during the contest and shall be selected by
the Board of judges.
 The essay shall be written in English in NOT less than 200 words and not more
than 250 words.
 The contestant shall be given two (2) hours to develop the composition.
 The contestant shall be provided with writing paper, pen and a corresponding
number.
 The contestants will use a pen name/number in their essay paper. The same pen
name/number will be written to paper together with their real name and the team
where they come from. This will be used for verification of the winners.
 No books, materials, dictionaries, cellphones and the like shall be bought inside
the contest venue.
 No person shall be allowed inside the contest venue except the contestant and the
proctor.
 The result of the contest will be posted on the tally board immediately after the
judges have finished rating them.
 The judges’ decision is final.
 For further inquiries about this competition, see the Committee In-Charged, Darish
Jane B. Cambalon ( 0909-345-3963)
 First meeting/briefing will be on September 5, 2016 at exactly 4:oo pm.
 All representatives of each team must attend the said meeting/briefing.

Criteria for Judging

Content ------------------------ 50%
 Relevance of the given topic
 Appropriateness of the language
 Comprehensiveness
 Clarity of thought
Grammar ------------------------- 30%
 Unity
 Coherence
 Style
Completeness -------------------------- 20%
 All the required information are given
Total = 100%