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Every marching band region has
a different system for judging bands, but they are
based on the same principles and concepts.
Below are what we call "Captions" these
are the elements that judges look for when scoring
a show.
****Since
every region has different criteria for scoring,
these descriptions may not apply to your band
directly, but they are good concepts to look at
when trying to understand scoring.
Music
General Effect -
Visual/Coordination
General Effect -
Music
Ensemble Analysis
Visual
Ensemble Analysis
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Composition:
Cohesiveness;
Depth; Range; Variety; Creativity; Staging
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Technique:
Accuracy;
Tone Quality; Intonation; Rhythmic
Interpretation and Precision; Attacks and
Releases
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Control:
Alignment; Body Control; Timing; Projection of
Style; Recovery; Enthusiasm
Auxiliary
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Technical
Vocabulary: Posture/Presence,
Movement Control; Equipment Control; Technique
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Expressive
Vocabulary: Projection
of Style/Showmanship,
Interpretation/Enhancement, Establishing Mood;
Emotion/Intensity
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Performance
Effectiveness:
Appropriate
Equipment; Orchestration Effectiveness;
Creativity/Originality; Precision/Timing;
Recovery; Ensemble Awareness
Percussion
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Technical Vocabulary:
Creativity;
Variety; Implement Selection; Technique; Control;
Visual Uniformity; Tuning
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Expressive
Vocabulary: Projection
of Style/Showmanship,
Interpretation/Enhancement, Establishing Mood;
Emotion/Intensity
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Performance
Effectiveness:
Attacks/Releases;
Control of Time and Tempo; Consistent Clarity of
Articulation; Rudiment
Accuracy
***Note: These Captions
are taken from
Mid-states Band Association
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