Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

March 20, 2018

Greetings!

The Cultural Affairs and Arts Organization, will conduct an intercollegiate on the
19th and 20th of April 2018. All the colleges are required to join in this competition, and each
competitors must have an instructor.

In line with this, there will be a Pop Solo, Vocal Duet, Vocal Solo (Kundiman) and
Chorale Singing. The competition aims to develop and promotes the talents and skills of our
students for the incoming intercampus.

In this regard, we would like to invite the singers from your colleges to join the
intercollegiate.

We look forward to your support and approval on this matter.

Thank you and God bless!

Very respectfully yours,

ROSEANN G. SANGALANG
LSPU Chorale President

Noted:

JEEN PAUL S. ESTREMERA

Approved by:

LIZA L. BARTOLOME Ph. D

1. The song shall be one straight KUNDIMAN to the chosen from the following songs
only.
a. Ako’y Ibong Sawi by Buencamino
b. Madaling Araw by Nicanor Abelardo
c. Kung Hindi Man ni Nicanor Abelardo
d. Nasaan Ka Irog? Narciso Asistio
e. Malungkot ang Maya by Jose Estrella
f. Pakiusap ni Francisco Santiago
g. Kundiman by Abdon
h. Kundiman ng Luha
i. Ang Aking Bayan by San Pedro
j. Bayan Ko (Ako ay Pilipino)
k. Kundiman (Ako’y Anak ng Dalita) by Santiago
l. Pahiwatig
m.
2. Transposition is NOT allowed.
3. ONLY Piano should be the accompaniment.
4. Judge’s decision is final.
CRITERIA %
Tone quality (Vocal Technique/ Intonation) 40
Musicianship (dynamic nuances, interpretation, diction) 40
Deportment 20
Total 100

Pop Solo
 1. The piece is one straight published Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song in any
language.
Rearrangement or revival of an OPM song is allowed. Revival or adaptations from
foreign compositions.
2. Singing shall be accompanied by a minus one tape or CD. Multiplex shall not be
allowed. Recorded accompaniment (minus one) in MP3 format should be submitted to
the host institution during rehearsal for compilation. Cd’s must be tried out prior to
the contestant and a back-up copy should be available.
3. Delivery is for 3-7 minutes.
4. Judge’s decision is final.
5. Criteria for the judging are as follows.

CRITERIA %
Tone quality (Vocal Technique/ Intonation) 40
Musicianship (dynamic nuances, interpretation, diction) 40
Deportment 20
Total 100

Vocal Duet
 1. The piece is one straight published Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song, either
English or Filipino/Visayan. Published regional songs with translations are allowed.
Pieces arranged into a duet is also allowed. Revival or adaptations from foreign
compositions is disallowed.
2. Contestants may be: (a) both males, (b) both females or (c) a male and a female.
3. There should be two (2) voice parts.
4. Recorded accompaniment (minus one) in MP3 format should be submitted to the host
institution during rehearsal for compilation. Cd’s must be tried out prior to the
contestant and a back-up copy should be available.
5. Delivery is for 3-7 minutes.
6. Judge’s decision is final.

CRITERIA %
Tone quality /Vocal Technique 30
Blending/Harmony 30
Musicianship (Interpretation, Dynamic Phrasing, Diction) 30
Deportment 10
Total 100

Choral Singing

1. Each choral group will sing the One (1) official contest piece and one warm-up
piece that has no bearing.
 2. The voice composition shall be SOPRANO, ALTO, TENOR, BASS (SATB).
3. Choreography is not allowed.
4. There shall be sixteen (16) to twenty (20) singers per group, who are all bona fide
students of the campus.
5. Accompaniment for the choice piece is limited to piano or guitar. Use of
percussion instruments if indicated in the piece is allowed.
6. Minus one is not allowed.
7. The used of wired condenser microphones, choir microphones will depend on the
venue and should not be rearranged.
8. Maximum allowable time is 12 minutes. An excess of 1 minute or fraction thereof
means a deduction of 5 points per judge.
9. Time starts on the first note and ends on the last note.
10. Criteria for judging are as follows:

CRITERIA %
Tone quality 30
Blending/Balance 30
Interpretation (fidelity to the score, phrasing, harmony, blending) 30
Deportment 10
Total 100