SYSTEM OF GRADING PERFORMANCES
Certificates will be issued for all performances in the top three categories.
| 90+ | OUTSTANDING | Exceptional performance, both technically and artistically |
| 87-89 | DISTINCTION | Excellent performance technically and artistically |
| 84-86 | COMMENDED | Convincing performance technically and artistically |
| 81-83 | MERIT | Capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability. |
| 78-80 | MODERATE | Performance showing development of technique and/or communication. |
| 75-77 | FAIR | Performance limited in its communication. |