A team singing competition judged on harmony, blending and coordination between singers, distinct from a solo song entry.
Group Song is filed under Music, On Stage, Oral and typically scored with Marks, Rating out of 10. It appears in 10 of eTalenter’s ready-made event templates — each one can adjust its time limit, age-group assignment and scoring setup independently.
Across the templates that use it, Group Song is most often entered as an Team competition, typically scored out of 10, commonly time-limited to 3–10 minutes where a limit is set.
What judges typically look at
Like every item in this category, a Group Song panel generally weighs:
- Technical accuracy
- Tone and expression
- Rhythm and timing
- Choice and difficulty of the piece performed
These are the judging FOCUS areas for this type of item in general — not a fixed rubric. Build your own weighted scoring criteria for it under Scoring Setup, or start from the full singing competition judging criteria guide if one already exists for this exact item.
How to prepare for Group Song
Practical steps that apply to this type of item wherever it’s run:
- Choose a piece that suits your current skill level rather than the hardest one you can attempt
- Practice with the actual instrument, accompaniment or backing track you will use on the day
- Warm up your voice or instrument before you are called
- Know the piece well enough to recover smoothly from a small slip
Where Group Song is used
| Template | Category | Score label | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKS GCC Kalotsavam | Music | Marks | 2 |
| COG Talent Test | Oral | Rating out of 10 | 1 |
| CSI Youth Kalamela | On Stage | Marks | 1 |
| IPC SS Talent Test | Oral | Marks | 2 |
| KELI International Kalamela (Switzerland) | Music | Marks | 1 |
| Kerala University Youth Festival | Music | Marks | 1 |
| PYPA Delhi State Talent Test | Music | Rating out of 10 | 5 |
| St Joseph Perth Bible Kalolsavam | Music | Marks | 1 |
| UUKMA National Kalamela | Music | Marks | 1 |
| Youth Festival | On Stage | Marks | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Group Song judged individually or as a team?
Across eTalenter’s templates it’s most often run as an Team entry, though an organiser can set either participation type when assigning the item to an age group.
How is Group Song scored on eTalenter?
Set up your own criteria and marks under Scoring Setup for this item — templates that already include it typically score it with Marks, Rating out of 10, commonly out of 10. Every judge scores from their own device and totals, grades and ranks calculate automatically.
How should a candidate prepare for Group Song?
Choose a piece that suits your current skill level rather than the hardest one you can attempt, and practice with the actual instrument, accompaniment or backing track you will use on the day. See the preparation steps above for the full list.
Want the full judging picture? Read the full singing competition judging criteria guide, or browse every music competition item.
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