Here is a detailed structure for the SayPro Publication of Themes, Rules, and Criteria for competitions like the SayPro March SCDR-3, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with SayPro’s development-focused mission.

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📢 SayPro Publication: Competition Themes, Rules & Judging Criteria

🗓️ Publication Timing:

Themes, rules, and criteria should be published publicly on the SayPro website, social channels, and sent to all registered participants at least 4–6 weeks before the first performance round.

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1. 🎭 Official Competition Themes

Example Published Themes:

• Voices for Peace – Songs that inspire harmony and reconciliation
• Songs of the Soil – Celebrating heritage and rural roots
• Unity in Harmony – Musical reflections on social cohesion
• Rise, Youth of SayPro – Empowering youth through music
• Echoes of Tomorrow – Hopes and visions for a better future
• Reclaiming Roots Through Song – Cultural restoration through choral art

📌 All choirs must choose songs or arrangements that reflect the spirit of at least one published theme.

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2. 📜 Rules & Guidelines for Participants

Eligibility:

• Open to youth, adult, school, church, and community choirs
• Minimum of 8 and maximum of 40 members per group
• All participants must be registered using the official SayPro form

Performance Rules:

• Maximum performance time: 7 minutes per piece
• Original songs, adaptations, or traditional arrangements allowed
• Costumes, choreography, and visual elements encouraged but optional
• Lyrics must be appropriate and aligned with SayPro’s ethical and cultural values

Submissions:

• All choirs must submit:
  • Song list and translations (if not in English)
  • Choir profile and member list
  • Consent/media release forms
  • Pre-recorded version (if participating virtually)

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3. 🏅 Judging Criteria

Each performance will be scored out of 100 points.

Category	Description	Max Points
Vocal Quality	Pitch, tone, harmony, and blend	20
Musicality & Expression	Dynamics, interpretation, emotional impact	20
Rhythm & Timing	Coordination, tempo, flow	15
Diction & Clarity	Pronunciation and lyrical understanding	10
Artistic Interpretation	Creativity, theme relevance, cultural depth	15
Stage Presence & Confidence	Engagement, posture, energy	10
Overall Impact	Lasting impression and cohesion	10

🔍 Judging templates and sample scorecards are available for download from the SayPro website.

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4. 🌐 Where It Will Be Published

• Official Website: https://arts.saypro.online
• Participant Communication Pack (PDF)
• Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp groups
• Event Launch Email & SMS Alerts

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