Dartmouth Idol – Judging

Judging/Scoring

Participants will be evaluated on the following parameters:

• vocal ability (rhythm/pitch/tone/timbre)
• musicality (interpretation/phrasing/memorization/dynamics)
• performance (movement/confidence/command/uniqueness)

The actual judges and number will vary depending upon stage of the competition.

Scoring

Decisions as to who will advance will be made upon completion of each round. Round 1 (auditions) will be decided by the panel of judges. Round 2 (semi-finals) will be decided by a combination of judges’ scores (50%) and audience votes (50%). The finals will be decided entirely by the voting audience. Each audience member may vote only once.

Prizes

The top three contestants in the competition will be awarded:

• 1st place — $500 prize plus the opportunity to record a 2-song demo
• 2nd place — $250 prize money
• 3rd place — $100 prize money

All prize winners will be announced following the finals. Prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Judges’ decisions are final.