Presence & Engagement
The performance's ability to hold the listener's attention and keep them engaged
The five levels
Each anchor describes what separates one level from the next — not a general description of quality. This is the text the evaluator itself reads.
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Level 1 Below Standard
A performance that quickly loses the listener's attention
Example The mind wanders after the first lines
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Level 2 Approaching
Intermittent presence catching attention then losing it
Example Engaging moments interspersed with dull stretches
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Level 3 At Standard
Presence keeping the listener attentive throughout
Example The listener doesn't drift until the end
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Level 4 Above Standard
Presence making the listener live the performance, not just hear it
Example The listener forgets their surroundings and sinks into the voice
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Level 5 Exemplary
Exceptional presence lingering in the listener's memory after the sound ends
Example The listener replays the performance in their head for days
Where does your own work sit on these levels?
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