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Tournament of Champions
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Standridge Stadium - Carrollton, TX
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Scoring
Adjudication
A panel of SIX judges is used to evaluate each band. Each adjudicator will
evaluate each band on a 100 point scale. The score will then be multiplied
by the percentage designated for each caption and a composite score with a
maximum of 100 points will be assigned to each band.
The categories that will be evaluated are as follows:
Music Execution (30%)
This adjudicator evaluates the suitability of the music and the
compatibility of the music and marching style. He also listens
for tone quality and effective use of the woodwinds, brass, and
percussion sections. The score is also based on the blend of
the instruments, contrast of volume, intonation, phrasing,
clarity of the musical lines, steadiness of tempo, and rhythmic
precision.
Marching Execution (30%)
This adjudicator looks for uniformity of stride. He checks how
each student places his/her feet on the ground and the position
of the foot and leg through each step. The marching should cause
minimum movement in the upper body. The posture and instrument
carriage of each student are examined as well. The feet must all
hit the ground at precisely the same instant. This adjudicator
also checks for the interval of spacing of each form, the alignment
of both straight and curved sections or each form, and the
clarity of all formations.
General Effect (20%)
This adjudicator evaluates the entire production. He comments on
the continuity and flow of the show, the variety of musical styles
and tempos, use of the color guard and/or auxiliary groups, and the
general impact of the show. He examines the drill design for
difficulty, originality, and coordination with the music. The staging
of both musical and visual elements, attention to detail, and appearance
of the uniform are taken into consideration in this caption.
Percussion (10%)
This adjudicator watches the entire percussion section from the field. He
evaluates the rhythmic stability of the drumline, stick height, uniformity in
playing techniques, the cleanliness of rolls, and the use of the keyboard and
trap instruments. He also comments on the difficulty of the music and the
relationship of the percussion music to the wind music.
Color Guard / Auxiliary (10%)
This adjudicator looks at any auxiliary group within the band
(flags, rifles, sabres, twirlers, drill team, etc.) and evaluates
the relationship of their movements to the music, the precision of
these movements, the difficulty of the movements, and their technique.
He also evaluates their position, movement of their feet, and any
dance techniques that they might use. He also comments on the staging
of these groups in the production, their uniforms, and the suitability
of their equipment.
Drum Major (Comments Only)
The drum major score does not count in the total band score. This adjudicator
evaluates each drum major with his comments on tape. This score determines
the best drum major(s) of the contest. He will be looking at their
conducting, beat patterns, showmanship, relationship of their conducting to the
music, and the ability to control the musical output of the band. He also
looks at the posture, appearance of the uniform, salutes, and the way the drum
major(s) move on the field.
Preliminary Awards
1st Division Rating (score of 75.0 or higher)
Division Champions (I, II, III, IV)
Outstanding Color Guard/Auxiliary
Outstanding Percussion
Outstanding Drum Majors
Outstanding Marching Execution
Outstanding Music Execution
Outstanding General Effect
Finals Awards:
1st- 4th Place Trophies
Finalist Trophies (5th - 10th)