1. PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS: ✓ Evidence of performance planning; i.e. Choreography, demonstration of the musical/movement or program dynamics, costumes and makeup. ✓ Instruments and equipment made ready prior to performance, start on time. ✓ Evidence of rehearsal, bands know the lyrics, bands appear ready and prepared to play.
2. ORIGINALITY: ✓ Do the songs fit the genre, how unique do the songs sound, do the songs fit the set? ✓ Is the band's appearance original, does the band look original, does the band stand out? ✓ Does the band demonstrate any level of original improvisational skill? For example, ‘jam out’ or vocal through an instrument change, repair or equipment failure. 3. INTERFACE WITH AUDIENCE: ✓ How was the band’s verbal interaction, did the band introduce themselves, did the band talk to or with the audience? ✓ How was the band’s physical interaction, did the band physically participate with the audience by giving eye contact, head nods, acknowledgements, waving, gesturing, dancing with the audience or giving hand signals? ✓ How confident was the band in their interaction with the audience?
4. QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE: ✓ How was the band’s confidence and competence, did they look at ease while playing, did they appear to be able to do what they wanted to do? ✓ How was the band's stage presence, did they use the stage effectively, did the band appear positive about their performance, did the band interact effectively on stage, and how did the band cope with any problems they may have encountered? ✓ Was the band’s set list well-constructed and able to manipulate the audience’s mood?
5. PRESENTATION: ✓ Does the band’s attitude appear suitable to their genre? ✓ How did the audience respond to the band’s performance? The cheer level at the request of the event coordinator.
