J u d g i n g   C r i t e r i a

Each participating band will strive to attain the highest score possible in this event.
They will be rated by the judges in the following key areas:

Music Execution - Ensemble

Judge 1 (Judge's Box)

Musicianship: 80
Technique: Brass & Woodwinds: 80
Musical Content: 40

Marching Manuevering Execution - Field

Judge 2 (Field)

Accuracy: 80
Technique: 70
Visual Content: 50

General Effect

Judge 3 (Judge's Box)

Performance Effectiveness: 80
Repetoire Effectiveness: 70
Coordination: 50

General Effect - Marching and Maneuvering

Judge 4 (Judge's Box)

Performance Effectiveness: 80
Repetoire Effectiveness: 70
Coordination: 50

Percussion - Execution/Analysis

Judge 5 (Field/Stands)

Performance Quality (Segment/Ensemble): 35
Musicianship: 35
Demand and Exposure: 30

Auxilliary

Judge 6 (Judge's Box)

Performance Effectiveness: 40
Coordination: 30
Content and Demand: 30

All bands must be in competition for a minimum of 8 minutes to a maximum of 11 minutes. This time may include concert selection(s). Stop time can negatively affect other judging captions (e.g. G.E., exposure to error). Timing and judging will begin with the first note of music or the first step of the band proper. The band must complete its performance within 11 minutes. Timing and penalty judging will cease when the band has cleared the field. From the conclusion of their performance, bands will have a maximum of 2 minutes to clear the competition field.

Please Remember: As a courtesy to the performing band, please remain in your seat once the band has taken the field for competition. All entrance to the stands will cease until the judging for that band is completed. Thank you.