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 –
Curtis Burttram
Jessica Hood
Damien Gaiters
Drum Major –
Lauren Bearden
Color Guard –
Lauren Bauer
Danceline/Majorette – Noelle Stovall
Percussion –
David Coheley
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)
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
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.
Drivers will receive a voucher for use at the concession stand.
Concession stands and specialty shops will be available throughout the event.
Due to safety concerns, tailgating and cookouts are prohibited on the GCHS campus.