CLASSIFICATION
Bands will enter the competition according to the number of musicians (winds and percussion). A band may enter a higher classification but not a lower one.
*7th & 8th graders will count as 0.5 member*
Class A: up to 40 Winds and Percussion
Class 2A: 41-59 Winds and Percussion
Class 3A: 60-79 Winds and Percussion
Class 4A: 80-100 Winds and Percussion
Class 5A: 101 and above Winds and Percussion
ADJUDICATION PANEL
Band –
Jacob Souder
Joel Henson
Pam Smith
Drum Major –
Corey Newton
Color Guard –
Jason Winningham
Danceline/Majorette –Melanie White
Percussion –
Jack Albert
ADJUDICATION
Bands will receive 3 band scores, a Drum Major score, a Percussion score, a Danceline/Majorette score, and a Color Guard Score.
Score Breakdown
Superior Rating: 100pts-85pts
Excellent Ratings: 84.9pts-70pts
Good Ratings: 69.9pts-Below
AWARDS
Midsouth Grand Champion Award
*Calculated by the 3 band scores, Drum Major Score, Percussion Score, & Highest Auxiliary Score*
Grand Champion will be grouped in 2 categories:
1A & 2A Grand Champion (Small Band Division)
3A, 4A, & 5A Grand Champion (Large Band Division)
Steve Reagan "Greatest Showman" Award*Highest Drum Major Score per division*
Rip Reagan "Most Entertaining" Award
*Judges choice regardless of scores*
Bob Rush Superior Award
*Must have Superior Ratings in ALL categories*
Best in Class Awards
(Classes must have more than 1 to be considered for best in class)
Band, Drum Major, Percussion, Color Guard, Danceline, Majorette (All Auxiliary Units must have 3 or more to be adjudicated)
HOSPITALITY
A Directors’ Reception area is available for the exclusive use of the directors and staff. We invite you to take some time to meet, mingle and relax with each other.
Concession stands and specialty shops will be available throughout the event.
Due to safety concerns, tailgating and cookouts are prohibited on the GCHS campus.
NO TENTS in the stands. Umbrellas must be lowered during a bands performance.