Choctaw Classic
An end of season Championship
CLASSIFICATION
Band classification is by winds AND percussion.
Classes will be divided into sub-classes once 6 band are in the same class.
Bands may elect to enter a larger class but not a smaller one.
The classes are as follows:
1 - 25 Musicians Class A
26 - 50 Musicians Class AA
51 - 75 Musicians Class AAA
76 - 100 Musicians Class AAAA
101+ Musicians Class AAAAA
The small division will be made up of A - AA and the large will be AAA - AAAAA.
CONTEST RULES
There is no minimum or maximum show length. However, bands have 15 minutes of “stadium time.” This time begins when the first member of the band enters the gate, and ends when the last member of the band exits the gate. Excluded from this limit are people setting up pit percussion and/or large props. Color guard members count as band members, and will start the time. Bands who go over their 15 minutes will be penalized two tenths (.2) points per every fraction of 15 seconds over time.
A “delay of contest” penalty will be assigned to any band who throws the contest off schedule by being late to their performance time.
While these penalties may seem severe, it is not fair for all aspects of a band to prepare for a schedule, and have to adjust for someone else.
A 2 point penalty will be assessed to bands whose musicians warm up outside the designated warm up areas. This does not apply to color guards or marching blocks unless an amplifying sound system is used.
Penalties can only be assessed by the contest director, and will be subtracted from the overall band score after judging is complete. The judges will not be informed of potential penalties. Penalties can only be assessed for the items listed above, or for unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of any band member, director, staff member, or parent.
JUDGING
Ties in scores will not be broken.
The contest will be run on a caption-judged format.
There will be nine total judges.
2 Music Performance Judges
Evaluates the band’s total musical performance including tone, intonation, balance, blend, note/rhythmic accuracy, articulation, phrasing, musicality, dynamics, phasing, and tempo. This adjudicator considers all wind and percussion sections in analysis and commentary.
1 Music Effect Judge
Evaluates the overall effectiveness and entertainment value on the musical program, including such aspects as impact/trailback, correlation of music to drill, staging of various music elements, variety of music, creativity, enhancement of music by auxiliary units, showmanship, and musical contrast. This adjudicator considers all wind and percussion sections in analysis and commentary.
2 Visual Performance Judges
Evaluates the band’s total visual performance including execution of marching fundamentals, development and control of forms, intervals, spacing, distance, consistency/uniformity of step, posture, dress/cover, equipment carriage, and phasing.
1 Visual Effect Judge
Evaluates the overall effectiveness and entertainment value of the visual program, including such aspects as impact/trailback, correlation of drill to music, correlation of visual elements, continuity of flow, visual enhancement of music, visual enhancement of auxiliary units, showmanship,creativity, staging, and variety.
1 Color Guard Judge
Individual and ensemble performance of all color guard/auxiliary units, including flags, rifles, sabres, twirlers, majorettes, and dancers.
1 Percussion Judge
Individual and ensemble performance of all percussion units, including battery and pit percussion.
1 Field Commander Judge
Individual and ensemble performances of all field commander units.
The three music judges will account for 45% of a band’s final score.
The three visual judges will account for 40% of a band’s final score.
The three auxiliary judges will account for 15% of a band’s final score.
A numerical score determines the band’s rating and ranking, as well as those of the auxiliary units. Ratings are assigned as follows:
I (Superior) 80.0 - 100
II (Excellent) 60.0 - 79.9
III (Average) 40.0 - 59.9
IV (Below Average) 0 - 39.9
2011 Judges
Music Performance -
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Music Effect -
Visual Performance -
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Colorguard -
Percussion -
Field Commander - Kami Lunsford, Memphis, TN
AWARDS
In each class:
Top Three Drumlines
Top Three Field Commanders
Top Three Colorguards
Top Soloist
Top Three Bands, Including Division Champion
In each division:
Top Two Drumlines
Top Two Field Commanders
Top Two Colorguards
Top Two Bands, Including Division Champion
Overall:
Awards for Bands Earning a Superior Rating
Colorguards Earning a Superior Rating
Field Commanders Earning a Superior Rating
Drumlines Earning a Superior Rating
Top Three Music Scores
Top Three Visual Scores
Overall Fourth Place
Overall Third Place
Overall Second Place
Choctaw Classic Grand Champion
Due October 14, 2011