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UMEA Instructions For Adjudicators

Updated October 2007

  • Adjudicators justify each rating by providing a concise written evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of each performance. Verbal comments may be added if recorders are available. It is never appropriate to write “see tape.”
  • Adjudicators offer recommendations for continued musical growth.
  • Adjudicators provide evaluation that is clear, encouraging and educational.
  • Adjudicators evaluate the festival performance without bias from other factors.
  • Adjudicators do not let anger, ego, or fatigue affect judgment.
  • Adjudicators do not attempt to proselyte students while adjudicating region or state festivals.
  • Adjudicators frequently review rubrics to improve rating consistency.
  • Adjudicators at Region Festivals qualify entries for the State Festival by awarding a Superior Rating (I). A (I-) rating or lower does not qualify the entry for State Festival participation. A large ensemble, however, may qualify for State with 3 (I)’s or 2 (I)’s and 1 (I-).
  • Adjudicators frequently review the UHSAA Music Rules and Regulations (uhsaa.org).
  • Adjudicators refer any concerns to the UMEA Adjudication Committee immediately. adjudication@umea.us