1. Entertainment value (overall of performance) 1-5 points
o How absorbing and entertaining was the performance
o Audience reaction (applause)

2. Intonation and pitch control 1-10 points
o Awareness of the intended key and mode
o How accurately does the singer harmonize with the music
o Use of vibrato (often over used)
o Strength and range of voice

3. Expression 1-10 points
o The use of phrasing (starting and stopping nicely)
o Articulation (understandable words)
o Dynamics (loud and soft)
o Tonal color variation (smoothly here, gravelly there)

4. Tempo and rhythm 1-10 points
o How well does the performer stay in tempo
o Duration of the notes (holding notes too long or not long enough)
o Awareness of the rhythmic style of the piece
o Staccato and legato sung correctly

5. Stage presence 1-5 points
o Facial expression and body gestures
o Command of the audience through eye contact, etc.
o Appearance of confidence and relaxation on stage

1. Contestants must be of correct age to enter the venue. You must be a minimum age of 21 years by contest preliminary and final dates. You will need a valid ID at all venues.
2. This contest is limited to solo vocal entertainers. No duets or groups.
3. Contestants’ performances will be scored by a panel of judges. All judges’ decisions are final.
4. Before the contestants compete, they must accept and sign the terms of competition waiver which will be available at the registration table of each preliminary event.
5. Contestants must be present to advance to the final round. This means contestants must wait until winners are announced at the end of each preliminary performance.
6. Advancing contestants are encouraged to bring family, friends and fans to subsequent rounds of Encore Superstar.
7. Encore Superstar events will be considered family friendly shows. The use of profanity, while not forbidden is strongly discouraged.
8. Leaving the stage area during a performance is not prohibited, but contestant should be aware it does make it difficult for the judges, cameras and audience to follow.
9. We don’t mind song duplications. But if we see duplication, we will give you the option to change before the show. You will not be required to change.
10. Only a limited number of performers will be allowed to participate, be sure to get there early to sign up. This is a first come, first serve sign up event. Registration begins at 7 pm with the competition beginning promptly at 8 pm. Roughly 30-40 contestants will be eligible to sing per preliminary event. The number of singers will likely vary from competition to competition.
11. Four finalists will be chosen at each preliminary venue. These sixteen finalists will compete at the final competition.
12. Professional singers, DJ’s, KJ’s, previous Encore Superstar winners, and employees and family members of Telegraph Publishing Co., Perfect Entertainment and our judges are not eligible to compete. Radio DJ’s will be allowed to participate.
13. Participants who have not already been chosen to advance to the final round may compete at more than one venue. The registration fee at each preliminary is $5.
14. The Telegraph reserves the right to change these guidelines.
15. Final competitors should note that there will be no monitors available at the final competition. Finalists are urged to memorize their lines.
16. Contestants should come prepared with two memorized songs for the final competition. There will be two rounds: one, which all sixteen will sing and another, which the top three will sing. A winner will be chosen from the top three.

Friday, March 26 Boston Billiard Club 55 Northeastern Boulevard Nashua, NH 03062 Tickets: $5 per person (Note this is a 21+ event. Please bring valid ID) Web site Ticket sales begin at 7pm Competition begins at 8pm

Tickets for the final show, held on Friday, March 26, will be sold at each of the preliminary rounds, at the Telegraph's Hudson office, lcoated at 17 Executive Drive, and online. Tickets are $5. (Please note that tickets sold at the Telegraph office and at the preliminary rounds will be cash only, if you have a credit card, please purchase your tickets online.) A portion of the proceeds from the final competition will benefit the Peacock Players.