SAY JPIA MECHANICS

F.Y. 2015-2016

SAY JPIA: TENTATONIX

I.

INTRODUCTION
The TENtatonix is a new group sing and dance competition administered by the
Non-Academics Department of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Chapter. It is done during SAY JPIA
composing of participants from different year levels to observe camaraderie
and to promote the creativity and talent of PLM JPIAns when it comes to music.

II.

REQUIREMENTS
a. The competition is open to all bona fide members of the JPIA-PLM.
b. Each team shall be composed of exactly ten (10) members. At least two (2)
participants per year level are required to join this competition.
c. Non-compliance of participants corresponds to a deduction of 500 points per
person.
d. Substitution is allowed. However, the substitute must be of the same year level as
that of the replaced participant. This act is then equivalent to a deduction of 250
points per person. Substitution of participants from different year levels is deemed
non-complianceand therefore corresponds to a deduction of 500 points.
e. The complete and final list of participants shall be sent via e-mail alone by the
team leader or one (1) team representative on or before 11:59 PM, November21,
2015. Any mode of submission other than that will not be honored. The official
address will be: jpiaplmvpformem@yahoo.com.
f.

An official list of the songs chosen by the team shall be sent via e-mail alone by
the team leader or one (1) team representative on or before 11:59 PM, three (3)
days before the said date of the competition. Any mode of submission other than

that

will

not

be

honored.

The

official

address

will

be:

jpiaplmvpformem@yahoo.com.
g. Deduction of 250 points per succeeding day will be imposed for late submission
of requirements.

III.

RULES AND MECHANICS

a. Each team shall prepare one presentation comprising of two genres of
performing arts namely singing and dancing.
b. The presentation requires to have songs from years 2014 and 2015 only. The
team has the discretion on how they will mash-up their chosen songs into one
creative piece. Non-compliance to the required years of the songs will result to a
deduction of 100 points per song.
c. The presentation requires the incorporation of Tunog Tao in their performance creating sounds using their body parts as instruments.
d. In line with this, the use of any musical instruments is strictly prohibited. Noncompliance with the theme will result to disqualification.
e. The presentation shall only last from three(3) to five (5) minutes.
f.

Any time deficiency or excess will lead to a deduction of .5% per 15 seconds and
any fraction of it to their final score.

g. Any costume, props, and anything similar are allowed. However, the use of
sharp,

pyrotechnic,

and

other

damage-causing

equipment

are

strictly

prohibited.
h. The order of performances shall be determined through draw lots before the
start of the program.
i.

As soon as the program is about to start, the participants are required to be

settled at the backstage.

j.

During the program, once the teams name is called to present, their time starts
running.

k. If doubts arise as regardsto the mechanics of the competition, the decisions of

the organizers shall prevail and shall be final and irrevocable at all times.
IV.

CRITERIA AND JUDGING

a. The organizers have the sole discretion in selecting the number of judges.
b. Participants are not allowed to have any conversation with the judges as soon as
the event starts. Violators will be given a warning.
c. The

participants

are

judged

according

40%

Over-all performance

30%

Creativity and Originality (Theme)

20%

Synchronization and Fluidity

5%

Props and Costume

5%

Audience Impact

100%

Total

to

the

following

criteria:

d. In case of a tie, the contestants involved shall be ranked based on the

judgesscores in each of the given criterion. The contestant with the higher rank
from all the judges shall be declared the winner.
e. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
f.

Corresponding team points are:

1st Place

7000 points

2nd Place

5000 points

3rd Place

3000 points

4th Place

1000 points

g. The scores will be tabulated by the Vice- President for Audit of PLM-JPIA.

SAY JPIA: JFEELING IDOL

I.

INTRODUCTION
JFeeling Idol is a singing competition administered by the Non-Academics
Department of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants Pamantasan ng
Lungsod ng Maynila Chapter for those students who want to explore their talents
in singing. It is done during SAY JPIA composing of two rounds, namely: Feeling
Solo and Feeling Smule.

II.

REQUIREMENTS
a. The competition is open to all bona fide members of the JPIA-PLM.
b. Each team is required to register two (2) participants for the contest.
c. Last years Top 3 winners are prohibited to join this years competition.
d. Non-compliance of participants corresponds to a deduction of 500 points per
person.
e. The complete and final list of participants shall be sent via e-mail alone by the
team leader or one (1) team representative on or before 11:59 PM, November
21, 2015. Any mode of submission other than that will not be honored. The official
address will be: jpiaplmvpformem@yahoo.com.
f. All music must be sent to the official Facebook account of PLM JPIA
www.facebook.com/jpiaplm.ncrwest in MP3 format alone, on or before 11:59
PM, three (3) days before the said date of the competition. The file name must
include the word JFeeling with the team name and the contestants surname
(e.g. JFeeling DemigodsFerreras).
g. Deduction of 250 points per succeeding day will be imposed for late submission
of requirements.

III.

RULES AND MECHANICS

a. Each participant shall prepare a song number with a duration of one (1) to two
(2) minutes.
b. Any time deficiency or excess will lead to a deduction of .5% per 15 seconds and
any fraction of it to their final score.
c. The participant has the sole discretion in choosing his/her music for the Feeling
Solo round.
d. The Top four (4) participants who accumulated the highest points will proceed to
the final round.
e. For the Feeling Smule round, all finalists will sing Flashlight by Jessie J using the
Smule Application. This will determine the 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st Placer for this years
competition.
f.

Use of instruments and other accompaniments are not allowed. Singing in A

Capella is also not allowed.

g. Any costume, props, and anything similar are allowed. However, the use of
sharp,

pyrotechnic,

and

other

damage-causing

equipment

are

strictly

prohibited.
h. The order of performances shall be determined through draw lots before the
start of the program.
i.

As soon as the program is about to start, the participants are required to be

settled at the backstage.

j.

Wearing of school uniform and P.E. uniform is also prohibited.

k. If doubts arise as regards to the mechanics of the competition, the decisions of

the organizers shall prevail and shall be final and irrevocable at all times.
IV.

CRITERIA AND JUDGING

a. The organizers have the sole discretion in selecting the number of judges.
b. Participants are not allowed to have any conversation with the judges as soon as
the event starts. Violators will be given a warning.

c. The

participants

are

judged

according

30%

Voice Quality

20%

Pitch and Intonation

20%

Overall Performance

15%

Confidence and Stage Presence

10%

Originality

5%
100%

to

the

following

criteria:

Audience Impact
Total

d. In case of a tie, the contestants involved shall be ranked based on the judges
scores in each of the given criterion. The contestant with the higher rank from all
the judges shall be declared the winner.
e. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
f.

Corresponding team points are:

1st Place

7000 points

2nd Place

5000 points

3rd Place

3000 points

4th Place

1000 points

g. The scores will be tabulated by the Vice- President for Audit of PLM-JPIA.

THE VOICE OF JPIA PLM: The Battles

I.

INTRODUCTION
The voice of JPIA PLM is a pioneer event spearheaded by the Non-Academics
Department. This is intendedto highlight the golden voices of PLM JPIANs, to
boost their confidence, and toignite their sense of competitiveness. This event is
composed of three rounds The Blinds, The Battles, and The Finale.

II.

REQUIREMENTS
a. The Top Eight (8) qualifiers will perform in The Battles round.
b. All music must be sent to the official Facebook account of PLM JPIA
www.facebook.com/jpiaplm.ncrwest in MP3 format alone, on or before 11:59
PM, three (3) days before the said date of the competition. The file name must
include the word Voice and the block number (e.g. Voice BSA IV-1).
c. A deduction of 250 points per succeeding day will be imposed for late
submission of requirements.

III.

RULES AND MECHANICS

a. The eight (8) qualifiers will be paired up according to the genre of the song that
they will sing in the second round. Thus, four (4) battles will be created through
draw lots before the event.
b. The pairs will choosetheir songs among the Organizers Picked Songs for each
genres.
c. Each pair will sing together. They have the sole discretion on how they will
arrange their song choice and whole performance.
d. Use of instruments and accompaniments are not allowed. Singing in A capella
is also not allowed.

e. Any costume, props and anything similar are allowed. However, the use of sharp,
pyrotechnic, and other damage-causing equipment are strictly prohibited.
f.

The order of performances shall be determined through draw lots before the
start of the program.

g. As soon as the program is about to start, the participants are required to be

settled at the backstage.
h. If doubts arise as regards to the mechanics of the competition, the decisions of
the organizers shall prevail and shall be final and irrevocable at all times.
IV.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

a. The organizers have the sole discretion in selecting the number of judges.
b. Participants are not allowed to have any conversation with the judges as soon as
the event starts. Violators will be given a warning.
c. The participants are judged according to the following criteria:
40%

Voice Quality

30%

Pitch and Intonation

15%

Overall Performance

10%

Originality

5%

Audience Impact

100%

TOTAL

d. The Top 4 participants who will win each battle will advance to The Finale round.
e. In case of a tie, the contestants involved shall be ranked based on the judges
scores in each of the given criterion. The contestant with the higher rank from all
the judges shall be declared the winner.
f. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
g. The scores will be tabulated by the Vice- President for Audit of PLM-JPIA.

DANCE FUSION: FEMinism

I.

INTRODUCTION
Dance fusion is a dance-duo competition administered by the Non-Academics
Department with variations to be revealed in the succeeding rounds. This aims to
highlight the versatility of each dancer as he/she tries to harmonize his/her
moves with his/her partner.

II.

REQUIREMENTS
a. The Top 10 (pairs) qualifiers will perform in the second round.
b. All music must be sent to the official Facebook account of PLM JPIA
www.facebook.com/jpiaplm.ncrwest in MP3 format alone, on or before 11:59
PM, July 21, 2015. The file name must include the word Fusion and the block
number (e.g. Fusion BSA IV-1).
c. Deduction of 250 points per succeeding day will be imposed for late submission
of requirements.

III.

RULES AND MECHANICS

a. Each pair shall prepare a dance number with a duration of one (1) to two (2)
minutes.
b. Any time deficiency or excess will lead to a deduction of .5% per 15 seconds and
any fraction of it to their final score.
c. For the FEMinismRound, only FEMME genres are allowed (e.g. G-Style, Vogue,
Dance Hall, and Wack). Strictly NO OTHER GENRES will be honored. Noncompliance with the required genre will result to disqualification.
d. Any costumes, props and anything similar are allowed. However, the use of
sharp,

pyrotechnic,

prohibited.

and

other

damage-causing

equipment

are

strictly

e. The order of performances shall be determined through draw lots before the
start of the program.
f.

As soon as the program is about to start, the participants are required to be

settled at the backstage.

g. If doubts arise as regards to the mechanics of the competition, the decisions of

the organizers shall prevail and shall be final and irrevocable at all times.

IV.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

a. The organizers have the sole discretion in selecting the number of judges and the
judges themselves.
b. Participants are not allowed to have any conversation with the judges as soon as
the event starts. Violating this will be given a warning.
c. The participants are judged accordingly with the following criteria:
30%

Choreography

25%

Creativity and Originality

25%

Mastery and Execution

10%

Synchronization

5%

Music and Theme

5%

Audience Impact

100%

TOTAL

d. The Top 5 participants will advance to the final round.

e. In case of a tie, the contestants involved shall be ranked based on the judges
scores in each of the given criterion. The contestant with the higher rank from all
the judges shall be declared the winner.
f.

The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

g. The scores will be tabulated by the Vice- President for Audit of PLM-JPIA.

QUERIES:
For questions, comments, and feedbacks, contact:
Non-Academics Department

ElisonBraxFerreras (+63926 193 2328)

Vice President for Non-Academics

Judith Ann C. Marabi (+63917 907 6344)

Chairman for Community Undertakings, Culture, and Sports