NORTH CAROLINA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION

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1 NORTH CAROLINA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION 2018 MARCHING BAND COMPETITION & MPA PROCEDURES ADJUDICATION MANUAL Nte: Changes fr 2018 are in RED! 1

2 Table f Cntents (nte: use hyperlinks t find the page, press and hld ctrl then click) ArCcle I: Cntest InfrmaCn... 3 SecCn I: Missin & Philsphy... 3 Missin Statement... 3 General Statement f Cnduct and Ethics SecCn II: Cntest Specific InfrmaCn... 4 Cntact Infrma3n 4 Entry Infrma3n 4 Perfrmance Schedule Event Management. 4 Guides/Crdinatrs 5 Passes.. 5 Restricted Areas.. 5 Vide Plicy and Directrs Viewing Area 5 Awards Ceremny Prvisins fr Feedback.. 5 SecCn III: Rules and RegulaCns. 6 Eligibility 6 Classifica3n.. 6 Perfrmance Requirements. 6 Perfrmance Bundaries/Markings Penal3es.. 7 Electrnics.. 7 Restric3ns. 7 ArCcle II: AdjudicaCn Prcess 8 SecCn I: Philsphy and Ethics. 8 Applying the NCBA Values in Judging. 8 Philsphy f the NCBA Scring System.. 9 Judges Cde f Ethics Affilia3n... 9 Cnsulta3ns.. 10 Auxiliary Judges. 10 SecCn II: DuCes and InstrucCns. 10 Du3es f the Adjudicatrs.. 10 General Instruc3ns 10 Tape Cmmentary.. 11 Management f Numbers 12 SecCn III: NCBA Scring Prcess. 13 Value f a Pint NCBA Scring System Judge Lca3ns.. 14 Tabula3n and Determining Awards.. 14 SecCn IV: Criteria Reference System Applica3n f Criteria Reference System.. 15 Applying Derived Achievement f Excellence General Infrma3n Regarding the Judging f Effect SecCn V: Scre Sheet ExplanaCns 17-23! 2

3 NCBA MARCHING BAND MPA BYLAWS 24 NCBA CHIEF JUDGE REQUIREMENTS CONTEST HOST PLACEMAT.. 45 FORWARD Much f this manual is in a fill-in-the-blank frm s that it may be adapted t suit each individual event. The infrma3n prmpts that appear in BLUE italics shall be prvided by CONTEST HOSTS f each cntest r MPA. The remainder f the infrma3n in BLACK must be the same fr all events sanc3ned by the Marching Band Cmmiiee f the NCBA and shuld be distributed in advance f the cntest t the directrs f all par3cipa3ng ensembles. The secnd pr3n f this manual is intended fr CHIEF JUDGES. The tw dcuments published jintly s all invlved in each event are familiar with the same infrma3n. ArCcle I: CmpeCCn Prcedures SecCn I: Missin & Philsphy 1.01 MISSION STATEMENT The Nrth Carlina Bandmasters Asscia3n (NCBA), a divisin f the Nrth Carlina Music Educatr s Asscia3n (NCMEA), fficially recgnizes and sanc3ns marching band as a viable and credible perfrmance based ensemble in the teaching f music in a high schl selng. We believe marching band can be ne cmpnent f a well-balanced cmprehensive instrumental music prgram. Include the purpse f the cntest and/r the gal(s) fr the bands a6ending the event GENERAL STATEMENT OF ETHICS The Marching Band Cmmiiee f the NCBA believes that marching band must be educa3nally based and centered n enhancing public schl instrumental music prgrams in Nrth Carlina. It is the cmmiiee s belief that marching band is ne extensin f the high schl cncert band prgram. Every decisin made by the NCBA s Marching Band Cmmiiee when establishing a unifrm methd f cri3que was centered n helping students and directrs grw and learn. Marching band cmpe33n can be used as a psi3ve educa3nal tl fr the develpment f beier musicianship, strnger discipline, selfm3va3n, and character. Since cmpe33ve marching band can cnsume much 3me and mney in prepara3n, extreme care must be taken t keep the ac3vity in perspec3ve with the respnsibility t educate. When these bjec3ves are nt the primary gals f a prgram, marching band ceases t be educa3nally valid fr students. Prfessinalism is the ul3mate expecta3n. As members f the NCBA, each directr is charged with ac3ng respnsibly and demanding the same f his/her en3re prfessinal rganiza3n.! 3

4 1.03 CODE OF CONDUCT Prfessinal ethics are essen3al t the cnduct f a band directr chsing t have his/her rganiza3n par3cipate in cmpe33n. Directrs must be aware f the guidelines related t this cde f cnduct and be gd representa3ves fr the prfessin by making decisins with care. The fllwing are guidelines fr behavir and gd decisin-making: Directrs, students, parents and ther staff shuld act in a suppr3ve manner f all par3cipa3ng grups and individuals. Inapprpriate language and/r behavir frm persns represen3ng a specific band will result in that schl s administra3n being n3fied by the Chairpersn f the Nrth Carlina Bandmasters Marching Band Cmmiiee. Educatrs must be cnsiderate f all thers in addi3n t their wn students. All par3cipa3ng individuals and grups shuld be treated with respect. Respect the cmpe33ve prcess. Each directr is expected t act in a prfessinal manner tward spnsrs, hsts, adjudicatrs, spectatrs and ther cmpe3ng directrs and students. Fllwing the 3meline and schedule fr each event is impera3ve. Failure t d s will result in penal3es and/r disqualifica3n (see Prcedures and Adjudica3n Manual). Cntest Hpping (signing up fr mre than ne cntest n the same day, then chsing which suits best aner the perfrmance schedules have been established) is nt allwed. Failure t prvide prper n3ce f cancella3n, except in extreme circumstances, will be cnsidered a vila3n f this cde f cnduct and the schl s administra3n will be cntacted by the Chairpersn f the Marching Band Cmmiiee f the NCBA. Frgery is a crime. Prper signatures n cntest registra3n frms are required. Any directr caught frging a principal, bster representa3ve, administratr, r any ther signature will be in vila3n f this cde f cnduct and the schl s administra3n will be cntacted by the Chairpersn f the Marching Band Cmmiiee f the NCBA. Likewise, directrs are expected t request and receive all apprpriate cpyright clearances. Only sanc3ned cntests, which have paid the apprpriate fee, may use the NCBA Marching Band Sheets and System. The Chairpersn f the Marching Band Cmmiiee f the NCBA will cntact the administra3n f any schl/cntest using the system withut being a sanc3ned event and having paid the apprpriate fee. Cntests that demnstrate a blatant disregard fr the rules and prcedures set frth in this manual will be issued a wriien n3ce highligh3ng the infrac3n and the cntest will be placed n prba3n fr a perid f ne year. If addi3nal rule vila3ns are bserved while the cntest is n prba3n, the cntest will be suspended fr the fllwing year. SecCn II: Cntest Specific Details Name f Cntest - Date f Cntest - Lca2n f Cntest 2.01 CONTACT INFORMATION Cntest Directr:! 4

5 Title: Ins2tu2n: Address: City, State, Zip: Office Telephne: Hme Telephne: Address(es): Any Addi2nal Cntact Infrma2n: 2.02 ENTRY INFORMATION Specify hw t enter int cntest, cst f entry, hw the rder f perfrmance is determined, and hw the number f bands in each class is determined. Entry infrma2n must include a script sheet that prvides the infrma2n the annuncer will read when intrducing the ensemble (i.e. name f schl, name f band, musical selec2ns, name(s) f drum majr(s). Other infrma2n may be gathered (staff names, previus awards, etc.) fr inclusin in the cntest prgram, but may nt be included in the intrductry cmments fr each ensemble PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Prvide specific infrma2n regarding the schedule f perfrmances. Each event shuld determine apprpriate scheduling criteria. Bands must be scheduled at intervals f n less than fineen and n mre than twenty minutes. Hwever, the fineen minute 3me limit in the perfrmance area must be bserved at all cmpe33ns regardless f the perfrmance schedule. It is recmmended that shws with lgis3cal cncerns due t site layut (ex: nly ne entry and exit fr perfrmers and equipment), cnsider scheduling intervals greater than the fineen minute perfrmance area 3me limit. Bands arriving late may be allwed t perfrm at a later 3me, if at all pssible. The band will perfrm fr ra3ngs nly and will receive tapes frm the judges. They will nt be ranked r rated and will nt receive sheets frm the judges EVENT MANAGEMENT Prvide specific infrma2n regarding direc2ns t event lca2n. Prvide specific infrma2n regarding arrival lca2n, parking lca2n, check-in prcedure and changing/ restrm availability/lca2n. Prvide specific infrma2n regarding prac2ce areas, warm-up and reprt 2mes. Prvide specific infrma2n regarding ingress-egress t stadium fr perfrmance and award ceremnies. Prvide maps f all areas. Prvide specific infrma2n regarding directr and/r staff hspitality. Prvide specific infrma2n regarding weather related changes! 5

6 Prvide specific infrma2n regarding directrs mee2ngs r ther lgis2cal masers. Prvide infrma2n fr 2ming fficial 2.05 GUIDES AND COORDINATORS Prvided specific infrma2n abut the rle f guides, including when and where they will meet the band (if applicable). At least ne adult crdinatr is required t be prvided fr each warm-up site prvided. This persn is respnsible fr keeping warm-up sites n 3me and infrming band directrs when fineen (15) and five (5) minutes are remaining PASSES Specify infrma2n regarding the number f staff, pit, and directr passes that will be prvided. [Example: Each band will be issued (specify number) name badges and an addi3nal field pass fr every (specify number) students in the ensemble. Names fr the field passes must be submiied at check-in.] Specify the areas in the stadium fr which the pass will permit admissin RESTRICTED AREAS Specify thse areas f the stadium that are restricted fr spectatrs VIDEO POLICY AND DIRECTOR S VIEWING AREA Specify restric2ns and/r prcedures regarding the videtaping f shws. Specify infrma2n regarding special vide areas and/r directrs viewing areas AWARDS CEREMONY Awards fr NCBA Cap3ns shuld be given as fllws: The Music Awards shuld be given by cnsidering the rankings within each class f the average f the scre frm the Music Perfrmance Ensemble and Music Perfrmance Individual cap3ns. The Visual Awards shuld be given by cnsidering the rankings within each class f the scre frm the Visual Perfrmance cap3n. Nte: Because all visual elements shuld be cnsidered in this cap3n, this shuld nt be a Marching award. The Overall Effect Awards shuld be given by cnsidering the rankings within each class f the sum f the scres frm the tw Music Effect cap3ns and the Visual Effect cap3n. Awards fr Auxiliary Cap3ns are nt gverned by the NCBA Specify infrma2n regarding the awards ceremny (full retreat, drum majr/directr retreat, etc.) 2.10 PROVISIONS FOR FEEDBACK Everyne in Nrth Carlina wh par3cipates in the marching ac3vity has a rle in helping t imprve the ac3vity. Cmple3ng feedback frms will help the Marching Band Cmmiiee f the NCBA cn3nue t imprve ur prcess, and thereby the experience fr all par3cipants.! 6

7 In the event that the NCBA Cmmiiee requires paper r electrnic evalua3n instruments in any given year, it is the respnsibility f the Event Hsts, Judges, Par3cipa3ng Directrs, and Chief Judge t cmplete these evalua3ns within the 3meframe set by the NCBA Marching Cmmiiee Chairman. Chief Judges shuld fllw all requirements listed in the current year s Chief Judges Manual (i.e. distribu3n f checks t judges) shuld there be a requirement f evalua3ns in any given year. SecCn III: Rules & RegulaCns 3.01 ELIGIBILITY Par3cipa3ng students must be currently enrlled, academically eligible, and members frm the same high schl r ne where the members are part f a single band with a recgnized jint credit prgram. Als eligible are students frm all feeder elementary, junir high, and middle schls. Directrs, staff members, and parents may assist with the setup f equipment bth n and ff the field; hwever, all par3cipants wh cntribute t the perfrmance must be students (mving prps, etc.). Directrs r staff may cnduct frm the sideline CLASSIFICATION Prvide specific infrma3n regarding hw ensembles will be gruped int classes (number f par3cipants, schl size, etc.) [Nte: The cmmiiee recmmends that bands be classified accrding t the number f ttal musicians (hrn line + percussin). It is recmmended that the classifica3n range varies by 15 r fewer perfrmers in classes up t 60 wind players,] 3.03 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Fr 3ming purpses nly, the perfrmance area will be defined as the 300x160n area between the gal lines and frnt and back sidelines. Each par3cipa3ng band will have 15 minutes t enter, set-up, warm-up, perfrm, and exit the perfrmance area. Bands must present a perfrmance f n less than 7 minutes. Timing vila3ns are subject t penalty (see Rule 3.05). Each band will be allwed t set-up and warm-up anywhere in the perfrmance area. Perfrmance Area Timing will begin at the cue f the Timing and Penal3es Official. All perfrmers, including stagehands assis3ng with n field set-up, must nt enter the area un3l instructed t d s by the Timing and Penal3es Official. The shw hst shuld ensure that their egress/regress prvides the pprtunity fr each perfrming band t be staged s that they can immediately enter the perfrmance area upn this cue. Perfrmance Timing and Adjudica3n will stp when all equipment, members, and stagehands are clear f the perfrmance area bundaries as defined abve. Upn visual cue f the Timing Official (at the direc3n f the directr/drum majr) r n later than three (3) minutes and 30 secnds int 3me, the annuncer will intrduce the band as fllws: Jining us frm (name f twn and state, please welcme the (name f schl) High Schl Marching Band! (pause fr audience respnse) Their musical selec3ns include the fllwing (infrma3n prvided n script sheet). The (name f cntest) is prud t present in cmpe33n perfrmance, Drum Majr(s)(name(s) f drum majr(s)) and the (name f schl) High Schl Marching Band!! 7

8 A drum majr salute is n lnger necessary t indicate that the band is ready t start; hwever if the drum majr(s) are ging t salute, it shuld ccur at this 3me. Perfrmance Timing and Adjudica3n will begin with the first nte f music r the first step by a member f the ensemble aner the annuncement, whichever cmes first. Perfrmance 3ming and Adjudica3n will end with the last nte played r last step taken. Musical exits will be included in the perfrmance 3me. Visual mves (with music r silent) are cnsidered part f the perfrmance 3me and will be adjudicated as a part f the shw. Bands must cmpletely vacate the perfrmance area (the area between the gal lines and frnt and back sidelines) within the 15-minute ttal 3me. Exit 3me and entrance 3me f the tw bands may verlap in rder t maintain the flw f the event. Nn-perfrmers may assist in the exit prcess. A drum tap is recmmended. PERCUSSION CADENCE AND TROOPING STANDS ENTERING OR EXITING THE STADIUM IS NO LONGER ALLOWED IN NCBA MARCHING BAND EVENTS. Percussin Cadences will n lnger be allwed t be a part f a pre-shw. Using a cadence when entering r exi3ng will result in a Perfrmer Vila3n PERFORMANCE BOUNDARIES AND MARKINGS Prvide specific infrma2n regarding bundary regula2ns (if any) and size f pit area. Specific bundaries must be defined. Fr 3ming purpses nly, the perfrmance area will be defined as the area between the gal lines and frnt and back sidelines. Hwever, fr perfrmance bundaries, the perfrmance area will be defined as the 300x160n area between gal lines and frnt and back sidelines and will als include the 15 ft area in frnt f the hme sideline. The field must be a regula3n high schl ftball field and marked accrdingly (every 5 yards, high schl hash marks, etc.). A marker, which is visible t the perfrmers, must be placed n at least every ther yard line alng the frnt sideline. Prvide ther specific infrma2n regarding hw the field is marked (lca2n f numbers, etc.) and lca2n f gates (size, accessibility, etc.) fr entrance and exit. All nn-perfrming persnnel (prp hlders, sund adjustment, flag runners, etc.) must nt cntribute in anyway during the perfrmance 3me. T be clear, parents may hld prps during any event, but may nt manipulate a prp in any way. Any vila3n f this rule is subject t a perfrmer vila3n penalty PENALTIES Timing penal3es will be assessed fr: Under 7 minute perfrmance 3me: 0.1 pint per 3 secnds r frac3n theref Over3me f 15 minute ttal 3me: 0.1 pint per 3 secnds r frac3n theref Perfrmer vila3n: 3 pint ttal penalty regardless f number f infrac3ns Electrnic Vila3n: 3 pint ttal penalty regardless f number f infrac3ns 3.06 ELECTRONICS All electrnically prduced sunds must be live, in real 3me, and be perfrmed by a student. N single, triggered electrnic sund may prduce rhythmic intent. Nte: Prerecrded music is nly permiied befre the annuncement.! 8

9 Electrnic sund bards may be perated by staff, r students, utside f the perfrmance area (this includes frm within the stands). Staff members may nt trigger any sunds r vicevers that cntribute t the perfrmance. The perfrmance area will be defined as the 300x160n area between gal lines and frnt and back sidelines and will als include the 15 ft area in frnt f the hme sideline. Narra3n and sund effects may be pre-recrded and used withut penalty. Specify if the hst rganiza2n will prvide electricity and the lca2n f the surce rela2ve t the intersec2n f the frnt sideline and the fivy (50) yard line. The event hst is nt respnsible fr any interrup3n in the supply f electricity. Any vila3n will result in an electrnic vila3n (r disqualifica3n) at the discre3n f the chief judge in cnsulta3n with the event hst RESTRICTIONS N fire, pyrtechnics, firewrks, firing f weapns, r the use f any hazardus materials that culd endanger the stadium surface, par3cipants, r spectatrs will be permiied. N animals will be allwed as part f the perfrmance. N band may perfrm a ru3ne that requires the stadium lights t be turned ff. N pwder and/r any material that might damage the field, leave excessive residue (paper wrappings, etc.), and/r disrupt the scheduled flw f the event will be permiied. N band r pr3n f any band may use the perfrmance area fr prac3ce during the week prir t the event. Any vila3n f these restric3ns will result in a minimum 3 pint penalty (r disqualifica3n) at the discre3n f the chief judge in cnsulta3n with the event hst ArCcle II: AdjudicaCn Prcess SecCn I: Philsphy & Ethics FORWARD Everyne is sensi3ve t the changing situa3n within the marching band ac3vity. Sme areas are frtunate t have an abundant number f bands par3cipa3ng. Sme areas are experiencing a rapid decline in supprt t the music prgrams and prgrams are at risk. In all cases, mney is a prblem. Many are ques3ning cmpe33n, its purpse within the educa3nal arena, and all want the best pssible experience fr their students APPLYING THE NCBA VALUES IN JUDGING In rder fr adjudicatrs t d their part, the fllwing direc3ves must be fllwed.! 9

10 We encurage yu t bring yur varied experiences and knwledge int yur jb tday. Hwever, we d ask that yu make sure that yu keep in mind that the philsphies f ur system may nt match thse f the system that yu are mst familiar. It is the respnsibility f each judge t adhere t the direc3ves and philsphies f the NCBA system at this event and any NCBA sanc3ned cmpe33n. The judges jb is t supprt the educa3nal experience f the students. The judge is a teamteacher, reinfrcing the tenets f quality music and mvement. Judging must be abut helping the students t grw, and abut apprecia3ng their learning effrts. Yu are judging a NCBA Marching Band Cntests. Help the bands wrk within the framewrk f what they have. This des nt preclude iden3fying prblems within the shw, nr des it alter hw yu rank and rate based n the design r perfrmance. Mdify yur terminlgy - please deliver yur bserva3ns in clear terms. Present yur cmmentary in a methd that can be played fr the students. Please scre the bands within the cntext f the NCBA paradigm. Please understand the use f Value f a Pint ; scring tw bands (using 20 pint cap3n as 20.0 = 200), understanding the spreads between bands as it applies within the tenths f pint differences. This is imprtant fr a judge t wrk within a system nt allwing an individual judge t call the cmpe33n. Music Judges - Equally and cnstantly sample wdwinds, brass and percussin. D nt cnstantly talk abut the instrument yu are strngest in. Sample all instruments equally. Recgnize and reinfrce the technique behind successful musical quality f every vice in the band. Music Perfrmance - Individual in sampling all f the instruments shuld get clse enugh t all f the perfrmers t get a clear evalua3n f the perfrmance quali3es f the members f the band withut distrac3ng frm the quality f the perfrmance t the members f the audience. Individual judges shuld nt limit their evalua3n t the frnt sideline r the track arund the field. The weighted percentages f the sub-cap3ns (wdwinds-37.5%, brass-37.5%, percussin-25%) are realized n the recap spreadsheet. Music Effect Judge - Fcus the majrity f yur dialg n MUSIC. Crdina3n pririty fr YOU is percussin t winds as well as clr guard and within thse three sec3ns. SOME cmmentary will be apprpriate rela3ve t visual staging and crdina3n, but DO NOT jump int the visual cap3n. Recgnize the musical repertire (chice f music, cn3nuity f selec3ns, depth/ interest f arrangements, crea3vity, imagina3n, pacing f the musical prgram). Visual Effect Judge Be sure t include cmmentary n all visual elements f the prgram, band prper and clr guard alike. Visual Perfrmance Judge The NCBA Marching Band cmmiiee, having heard feedback, has decided that it is apprpriate t give credit fr what the perfrmers are ding as well as hw well they are perfrming. The what has been given a sub-cap3n value f 40% and the hw has been given a sub-cap3n value f 60%. These percentages will be realized in the tabula3n sheet. Be careful t include all visual elements in yur cmmentary, nt just clr guard r the band-prper. Value all f ur bands. Size f band des nt make it mre r less imprtant. Every student must have the best pssible input. Every prgram is vital in its imprtance. Cmpe33n is strng in every divisin; intelligent and sensi3ve decisins must ffer the students equal pprtunity t achieve.! 10

11 Judge the cntest frm tp t bim in yur verall rankings. Remember that the size f a band can be a challenge whether very small r very large. The prblems will be different, but the challenge is s3ll great. D nt judge just the class. A brief cmmentary shuld be wriien n every scre sheet. Cmments n tape is nt sufficient. This prvides the teachers with smething they can pst in the band rm and let the students read. This has been a request f ur bands. Please write legibly. Judging begins with the first visual mve r musical nte fllwing the annuncement. Judges shuld be enthusias3c abut their cntribu3n. Tne f vice creates a mre impac3ng impressin than yu realize. Assume the perfrmers will hear all tapes. REMEMBER - JUDGING CAN NEVER BE ABOUT THE JUDGE, IT MUST ALWAYS BE ABOUT THE PERFORMERS. They are all yur kids. Please deal with them with that sensi3vity PHILOSOPHY OF THE NCBA SCORING SYSTEM This system is a means t encurage and reward crea3vity, ar3stry, and standards f excellence and achievement while prviding a vehicle that will educate new and lder band directrs in such a way that they will grw t understand and evlve t the greatest level f their pten3al. It is ur intent that this system will encurage and reward crea3vity, and acknwledge the tasteful and aesthe3c appeal f gd design thrugh quality cmpsi3n. The system acknwledges the jint effrts f designers, instructrs, and perfrmers thrugh understanding that excellence and ar3stry are displayed thrugh the design and that thse same designs are recgnized and credited thrugh the ar3stry f perfrmance. This system u3lizes a methd f subjec3ve evalua3n that rewards the achievement f psi3ve quali3es and ffers cn3nued encuragement t strive fr greater achievement. This is a psi3ve system, rewarding successful effrts at every level, and is designed t encurage units t develp, maintain and prject their wn styles. Therefre, we emphasize crea3vity, riginality, taste and excellence. The system is educa<nal and will prmte perfrmers and directrs based n successful accmplishments JUDGES CODE OF ETHICS AFFILIATION A NCBA Judge is prhibited frm adjudica3ng at an event in which the judge had any f the fllwing affilia3ns: - Primary AffiliaCns: Designers, instructrs, writers, arrangers, management, marching members, immediate family members - Secndary AffiliaCn: Nn-Immediate family and persnal rela3nships with any f the abvedescribed persns culd be cnstrued t be a secndary affilia3n.! 11

12 - Previus AffiliaCn: A judge cannt have been the directr f any cmpe3ng grups within a tw year perid prir t judging that grup. Chief Judges will nt wrk at a cntest where there is a Primary Affilia<n. Excep<ns t the abve rule may be made upn direc<n f the NCBA Marching Band Cmmi6ee, with prir apprval. Please cntact yur dis<rct marching band representa<ve and the NCBA Marching Band Cmmi6ee Chairpersn immediately if yu are aware f a pssible cnflict. PenalCes fr affiliacn vilacns include but are nt limited t; remval f the judge frm adjudicacng NCBA sanccned events fr tw years. If the hscng schl is in vilacn f ethic rules by hiring an ineligible judge, that schl and directr may be remved frm hscng a NCBA event fr up t tw years CONSULTATIONS An NCBA Judge may nt cnsult with any band within the 5 days prir t a cntest that he may be asked t judge that band AUXILIARY JUDGES Any cntest using the NCBA System represents ur state rganiza3n. While NCBA system des nt cver fr auxiliary cap3ns f percussin, guard, and drum majr and ther added categries, all auxiliary judges must fllw the same expecta3ns, requirements and regula3ns as NCBA cap3n judges. It is the respnsibility f the Cmpe33n Hst t make sure that all auxiliary judges fllw and meet these guidelines. It is the duty f the Chief Judge t remve any auxiliary judge frm an adjudica3n panel wh is in vila3n f judging ethics JUDGE ASSIGNMENTS FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE ADJUDICATION (MPA) EVENTS Any cntest that will include a NCBA MPA event prir t the actual cmpe33n may nt have an individual member f the panel judge the same cap3n fr bth the MPA and the Cmpe33n. Judges must change cap3ns between the tw events. A judge must be apprved t judge bth the cap3n they are assigned t fr the MPA event and the cmpe33n. Nn-NCBA Auxiliary cap3ns (Percussin, Clr Guard, Drum Majr, etc.) may judge the same cap3n fr bth events if the shw hst wishes it. This rule prtects the judges frm feeling like they must give the same feedback fr bth perfrmances r assign a scre within the same bx criteria fr bth perfrmances. Furthermre, it prtects a band frm receiving a perceived cmpe33ve advantage r disadvantage within the prcess. SecCn II: DuCes and InstrucCns 2.01 DUTIES OF THE ADJUDICATORS Reprt t the Chief Judge and cmpe33n site at the 3me specified by the shw hst.! 12

13 While n specific unifrm is required, judges are expected t dress in a prfessinal manner. It is nt cnsidered prfessinal fr a NCBA judge t reprt fr duty dressed in alre nt apprpriate t be wrn by a public schl fficial at an event where parents and guest are in aiendance. Jeans, shrts, flip-flps, t-shirts, sweats shuld nt be cnsidered apprpriate. Judges wh are n the field shuld avid distrac3ng students frm their perfrmance and the audience frm the enjyment f the perfrmance. It is vital that an n the field judge mve in and ut f the perfrmance space withut distrac3ng the perfrmers r the audience. Smking is prhibited at all Nrth Carlina public schls. Therefre, it is an expecta3n that all NCBA judges fllw state and lcal schl bard plicies regarding the use f tbacc prducts n the campus f hst ins3tu3ns. At every state sanc3ned event, it is a requirement fr all judges t be present and hear the presenta3n f the Chief Judge regardless f years r previus judging experiences with the NCBA system. The Chief Judge must make a presenta3n t all judges f the required material specified by the NCBA Marching Band Cmmiiee at every event GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Judges are t rate the units by the cmpara3ve scres earned during the curse f the cntest. 2. Judges are t aid the units t imprve thrugh taped cmments. 3. All judges are expected t maintain a dignified and impar3al altude at all 3mes. They shuld refrain frm discussing the perfrmances while adjudica3ng the cntest. 4. All judges shuld be separated frm ne anther, as much as the site can prvide, s as t avid interfering with the ther s judging prcess. 5. All cmpe3ng bands shuld be ranked with the excep3n f bands perfrming fr an MPA event GENERAL VOICE RECORDER COMMENTARY The cmmentary shuld prvide accuntability fr evalua3n, cnstruc3ve cri3cism, and useful infrma3n that addresses hw t imprve. Addi3nally, the tenr f the cmmentary shuld be genuine helpfulness and geared fr student listening. Typically, sme staff members make judgments abut the input quality based n ne disagreeable cmment and then ignre the substance f the remainder f the cmmentary. Many issues arise ut f the percep3n f altude n the input. Be careful with terminlgy: Realize that band directrs listen t all the cmmentary and sme f the terminlgy u3lized in ther arenas regarding visual evalua3n needs t put in mre laymen terms. Avid gelng stuck n ne issue and cn3nue t speak n it withut mving n t ther tpics cncerning the perfrmance. It is very frustra3ng fr the staff members and students when a judge ignres the numerus perfrmance quali3es f a shw because he/she is blinded by the ne element that is imprtant t him/her. Remember, a gd judge must nt linger n ne tpic nly (even if it is f majr cncern), and is nt t allw persnal preferences and pinins t sway his/her scre and evalua3n f the perfrmance. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR VOICE RECORDER IS TURNED OFF IF COMMENTS NOT INTENDED TO BE ON THE RECORDING ARE MADE BY YOU OR ANYONE STANDING NEARBY. Discussin between judges befre, aner r during perfrmances shuld nt be n the taped cmments given t the bands. BE PROFESSIONAL! 13

14 remember the prfessinal image that yu must exemplify at all 3mes as smene given the respnsibility f evalua3ng the yung peple f ur state. While in the Press Bx r at a judge s meal, a student, parent, vlunteer, r band staff member is prbably watching and hearing what yu d and say. Vice Recrder Cmmentary PririCes: Cmments shuld assist thse parts f the shw that are imprtant t the scring prcess. Cmments shuld assist the understanding f the ranking/ra3ng prcess. Cmments shuld assist the instructr in imprving the structure f the prgram r perfrmance. Cmments shuld reflect an educa3nal apprach that will reward achievement and encurage greater effrts. Avid terminlgy that is irrelevant t the principles we are reinfrcing. Clear, specific dialg is apprpriate. All grups will be cmfrtable with terms used n the NCBA scre sheets. Avid the recita3n f terms that are nt easily related t what yu are bserving. Be specific in yur bserva3n f weak areas and be clear as t the prblem. Be enthusias3c abut training, grwth and achievement. Offer pa3ence and supprt in the develpment prcess f skills, ideas and wrks in prgress. Share enthusiasm fr the ac3vity. Stay cnsistent thrughut the day regardless f level f band. Expand awareness, par3cularly f electrnic cntribu3n and value. Sugges3ns fr changes shuld be manageable. Balance the psi3ve and cnstruc3ve. Imprtance f the cri3c t the art. Greatest impact will be n the middle 50% f bands. Be pen-minded t new cncepts which yu may nt have experienced befre. Discuss these cncepts and learn abut them in rder t adjudicate them. The cnsistency f judges bserva3ns is essen3al fr the assured grwth f all perfrmers. Be infrmed and current with yur cap3n philsphy and with the levels f learning within each class criteria. Offer supprt and reinfrce. Vice Recrders will run cn3nuusly thrughut the unit s presenta3n. The judge s cmments shuld include basic impressin as well as an analysis f prblem areas. Pssible sugges3ns t imprve certain aspects f the prgram/perfrmance are encuraged. Bth the band directr and students shuld benefit frm the cmmentary. Demeaning r rude cmments are unacceptable. Judges shuld mdulate the vlume f their vices s as nt t interfere with ther judges r with patrns viewing the shw. While it is nt necessary that a tape be cmpletely filled with cmments, the judge shuld knw that the absence f any cmments is nt acceptable. Vice Recrder Guidelines: Cmmentary shuld be student riented React t the perfrmance with substan3ve cmments Iden3fy strengths and weaknesses with reasns fr the reac3n.! 14

15 Use the descriptrs in the criteria reference bxes in the cmmentary. Prvide specific help fr imprvement. Recgnize and credit achievement. D nt dwell n just ne r tw aspects f the perfrmance, even if that is the majr issue. There must nt nly be a balance f cmmentary based n what is t be evaluated n the sheet, but als a balance f the what and hw. Use the PQP methd f cri3cism Praise, Ques3n, Plish. Pikalls t Avid: Avid t much cmmentary abut the hw. Nt enugh cmmentary abut the what, especially with General Effect repertire. Avid cmments that are nt useful Avid 3ck r transcript f errrs. Evaluate, analyze, and ffer slu3ns. Avid being cndescending. Avid a running cmmentary r descrip3n. Avid cmparing yu band t thse cmpe3ng MANAGEMENT OF NUMBERS Use the criteria reference system n the sheets. The descriptrs in Bxes 1 4 are references t the middle f the criteria bx. Bands must meet all f the criteria in Bx 5 befre they receive a number in that bx. Determine which 3 rd f the bx the band is perfrming. Rank Achievement recgnizes the simultaneus ccurrence f the What & Hw. That is t say, that is the sum f the wriien prgram and the perfrmance. Rank the band rela3ve t thers in the event. Use Pint spread criteria listed later in bk and n judging sheet fr guide. Use the tte sheet. It is imprtant that tlerances between judges within the bxes are similar, par3cularly in Music Effect. This des nt mean they must be the same, hwever. Develp anchr pints. These are bands that fr that perfrmance define a certain standard. Operate with the understanding that credit cannt be given t perfrmers if the pprtunity des nt exist in the cntent f the prgram. Ra3ng is an imprtant aspect f prper scring. Spreads are sme3mes apprpriate in rder t rank within each sub-cap3n. Avid sub-cap3n 3es when pssible. Please avid using Tenths in yur cap3n r sub-cap3ns THE PROCESS OF ASSIGNING A NUMBER TO A PERFORMANCE The rder f judging pririty fr cap3ns that d nt have a what and hw subcap3n (Music Perfrmance Ensemble and Music Perfrmance Individual) is t rank then rate each perfrmance within the sub-cap3ns that generate a cap3n scre. Determine which neighbrhd a perfrmance shuld be within a sub-cap3n by cmparing it t the criteria system n the back f the sheet. Numbers management is maintained by adhering t the cnsidera3n f a value f a pint, which is printed n the bim f yur sheet.! 15

16 The rder f judging pririty fr cap3ns that have what and hw sub-cap3ns (Music Effect, Visual Effect, Visual Perfrmance) is t a. first, rank the perfrmance within each sub-cap3n using the criteria reference system as yur guide. b. secnd, create prper sub-cap3n spreads between grups using the value f a pint as yur guide c. third, determine prper prfiling f a single ensemble by evalua3ng the what f that grup as cmpared t its hw. The what shuld nt be mre than 10 pints abve the hw, nr shuld it be mre than 4 pints belw. d. furth, rate the ensemble. This final step shuld be a cnfirma3n step aner having gne thrugh steps 1-3. Keep in mind the value f a pint is applied t the sub-cap3n and nt the bim line scre. There shuld be n 3es in final scres in a given cap3n. There can be 3es in sub-cap3ns, hwever, really cnsider if a 3e is required. If nt, make a decisin, and award the greater scre t the band that achieved at the higher level in that sub-cap3n. If a 3e ccurs in the final scre, yu shuld re-evaluate yur sub-cap3n scres t break the 3e. On the frnt f the sheet, bxes 2, 3, and 4 are brken dwn int thirds. The number in each third refers t lwest number within that third. If a band meets all the criteria f a bx, the number that they shuld be given is in the TOP third f that bx. In rder t enter Bx 5, MOST f the criteria must be met. THE VALUE OF A POINT Pint Spreads - within sub-cap3ns pint scale = 20.0 when cmbined with ther scres in the 100 pint scale cnsider each pint f yur 100 (10.0) as a tenth Objec3ve: T prtect against arbitrary pint spreads where ne judge calls the shw. The value f a pint shuld apply t each f the sub-cap3ns. Difference f: 1, 2 r 3 pints: The bands were very cmparable, essen3ally equal except fr minr issues; the bands might have differing strengths in the tw sub-cap3ns, leading t a narrw spread. If the grups were t perfrm again, the utcme culd be different depending n perfrmance and pssible revisins. They are clse neighbrs 4, 5 r 6 pints: The bands were reasnably cmparable with sme iden3fiable, narrw differences and varied nuances that make it clear that ne band is beier than the ther. The bands are mre distant neighbrs. 7, 8 r 9 pints: The bands have sme defini3ve differences between them. They culd perfrm again and the results wuld prbably nt change. Hwever, they culd s3ll be distant neighbrs. Spread f 10 pint r mre:! 16

17 The bands have mul3ple significant differences between them. There are majr differences in perfrmance and design quality. Bands are nt in the same neighbrhd.! 17

18 SecCn III: NCBA Scring Prcess 3.01 THE NCBA SCORING SYSTEM All par3cipants and all prgram styles start with an equal pprtunity t succeed. Scres are assigned based n criteria required in each sub-cap3n. 6 judges assign scres as fllws: Music Perfrmance Ensemble (1 Judge)* 200 pints (Tne Quality and Intna3n 100, Accuracy and Defini3n 100) Music Perfrmance Individual (1 Judge)* 300 pints (Wdwinds 100 (37.5%), Brass 100 (37.5%), Percussin 100 (25%) *The Music Perfrmance cap3ns are averaged fr a ttal scre Visual Perfrmance Ensemble (1 Judge) 200 pints (Vcabulary 100 (40%), Excellence and Technique 100 (60%) Music Effect (Music) (2 Judges) 200 pints (Repertire Effec3veness 100, Shwmanship Effec3veness 100) Visual Effect (Visual) (1 Judge) 200 pints (Repertire Effec3veness 100, Shwmanship Effec3veness 100) There will be a Timing Official wh will enfrce all 3ming, prcedure, and restric3n vila3ns. This fficial will als dcument the number f perfrmers and determine classifica3n if cntest uses number f perfrmers fr class determina3n. There will als be a Gate Official respnsible fr crdina3ng the entrance f all bands JUDGE LOCATIONS Music Effect Judges - lcated in the press bx and will be sta3nary during the en3re perfrmance. They will u3lize bth a tape recrder and scre sheet t prvide a cmmentary f their evalua3ns. There are tw judges in this cap3n. Visual Effect Judge - lcated in the press bx and will be sta3nary during the en3re perfrmance. He/she will u3lize bth a tape recrder and scre sheet t prvide a cmmentary f his/her evalua3n. There is ne judge in this cap3n. Music Perfrmance Individual Judge - lcated at field level and encuraged t mve freely thrugh and arund the ensemble, keeping a reasnable distance frm the perfrmers as nt t in3midate them r interfere with their perfrmance. He/she will u3lize a tape recrder t prvide a cmmentary f his/her evalua3n. There will be ne judge in this cap3n.! 18

19 Music Perfrmance Ensemble Judge - lcated in the press bx and will be sta3nary during the en3re perfrmance. He/she will u3lize a tape recrder t prvide a cmmentary f his/her evalua3n. There will be ne judge in this cap3n. Visual Perfrmance Ensemble Judge - lcated in the press bx and will be sta3nary during the en3re perfrmance. He/she will u3lize a tape recrder t prvide a cmmentary f his/her evalua3n. There will be ne judge in this cap3n. Timing Official lcated n the field. They are respnsible fr nta3ng perfrmance start and stp 3me and exit 3ming. He/she will u3lize a frm t reprt infrma3n regarding 3ming and ther relevant infrma3n and turn this int the Chief Judge fr assessment f rela3ve penal3es. T aid in this prcess the 3ming fficial shuld be given a placemat that cntains highlighted infrma3n t make sure events are cnsistent acrss the state. Gate Official lcated near the entry gate. They will be respnsible fr band entrances and star3ng their set-up 3me. In crdina3n with the Timing Official and Chief Judge, they will be respnsible fr determining the best prcedure fr band entrance s as t allw all bands a full set-up 3me yet nt impede the flw f the event. Percussin Judge include lca2n and methd f prviding cmmentary if applicable. The cmmisee recmmends that these judges nt be lcated n the field Drum Majr Judge include lca2n and methd f prviding cmmentary if applicable Auxiliary Judge include lca2n and methd f prviding cmmentary if applicable 3.03 TABULATION PROCESS AND DETERMINING AWARDS The scre assigned by the Music Perfrmance Individual judge and the Music Perfrmance Ensemble judge will be averaged. That scre will represent 20% f the ttal scre. The scres assigned by the judging panel will be tabulated as fllws: Average f Music Perfrmance Individual/Ensemble Visual Perfrmance Ensemble Visual Effect Music Effect #1 Music Effect #2 TOTAL POINTS 20 pints* 20 pints 20 pints 20 pints 20 pints 100 POINTS Aner scres are tabulated, all penal3es impsed fr varius infrac3ns will be deducted frm the raw scre t determine the final scre. If tw r mre bands have the same final scre, the higher placement will be awarded t the band with the higher General Effect ttal (sum f Visual Effect and tw (2) Music Effect scres). Scres frm separate percussin adjudicatrs, auxiliary adjudicatrs, r drum majr adjudicatrs will nt be used in determining the raw r final scre, as this wuld reward thse areas twice (percussin cntribu3n is cnsidered in bth music perfrmance and music effect, drum majr cntribu3n is cnsidered in bth music perfrmance and music effect, and auxiliary cntribu3n is cnsidered in bth music effect and visual effect).! 19

20 Awards fr NCBA Cap3ns shuld be given as fllws: The Music Awards shuld be given by cnsidering the rankings within each class f the average f the scre frm the Music Perfrmance Ensemble and Music Perfrmance Individual cap3ns. The Visual Awards shuld be given by cnsidering the rankings within each class f the scre frm the Visual Perfrmance cap3n. Nte: Because all visual elements shuld be cnsidered in this cap3n, this shuld nt be a Marching award. The Overall Effect Awards shuld be given by cnsidering the rankings within each class f the sum f the scres frm the tw Music Effect cap3ns and the Visual Effect cap3n. Awards fr Auxiliary cap3ns are nt gverned by the NCBA System ADJUSTED SCORING SYSTEM In an effrt t create a psi3ve atmsphere fr all students cmpe3ng, the NCBA system will u3lize an adjusted scring system. The adjusted scring system maintains the crrect placement f bands, while preven3ng yunger grups frm receiving scres that culd be cnsidered detrimental t the students. The raw scre and adjusted scre will be printed n the recap sheet given t directrs. Only the adjusted scre will be published in the fficial results psted n the NCBA website. T determine a band s adjusted scre, divide the raw scre by 2 and add 50 pints. This effec3vely creates a range f scres frm 50 t 100 fr all bands. I.E.: Band Raw Scre Adjusted Scre Placement Band # st Band # nd Band # rd Band # th SecCn IV: Criteria Reference System 4.01 INTRODUCTION Adjudicatrs cme frm varius backgrunds and gegraphic lca3ns. These factrs, alng with reginal style differences and individual pinins and preferences, will bring a brad range f experiences t the cntest. While these varied experiences are imprtant t par3cipants, it is als imprtant t prmte cnsistency in the adjudica3n prcess. At all 3mes, judges shuld simultaneusly evaluate the cntent (what is being perfrmed) and the perfrmance (hw it is being perfrmed) CRITERIA REFERENCE SYSTEM The Criteria Reference System develped by the Marching Band Cmmiiee f the NCBA is similar t systems used thrughut the cuntry t evaluate band perfrmances, regardless f style, with the purpse f maintaining unifrmity, bjec3vity, and cnsistency thrughut an en3re event. The criteria reference system f the NCBA, requires that ranking and ra3ng be dne n a sub-cap3n basis s that each sub-cap3n number is a ranking and ra3ng in and f itself. When the ttals f the sub-cap3ns indicate a 3e in the verall sheet, the judge shuld re-evaluate his/her sub-cap3n numbers t see if the 3e can be brken.! 20

21 A maximum scre in any sub-cap3n is inapprpriate in any cntest prir t the last band t take the field in cmpe33n. It is par3cularly inapprpriate when assigned early in any cntest. It might ccur in rare ccasins when the judge s number discipline frces a scre t escalate in the prgressin f a cntest, but it negates cmpletely the cncept f ranking when it is applied prematurely. It is imprtant t restate that the five categries specify levels f achievement fr each sub-cap3n. The numerical ra3ng f each perfrmance falls within the bx that best describes the level f achievement MOST OF THE TIME. Only the tp categry with the highest numbers requires the perfrmance t meet utstanding achievement fr EVERY ONE f the criteria listed. The achievement level displayed by the perfrmers is the fcus f the adjudica3n system and criteria fr entrance int each bx n the scre sheet is printed n the back f that par3cular sheet. All judges will judge the en3re shw frm bvius start t bvius cnclusin APPLICATION OF THE CRITERIA REFERENCE SYSTEM It is the intent f this system that a number grade be assigned frm whichever level f achievement describes the unit s quali3es mst f the 3me. Only bx 5 requires the unit t display ALL quali3es described t earn the scres available at that level f achievement. The criteria reference system describes five levels f achievement, which are applied t Impressin, Analysis, and Cmparisn. These levels f achievement are described specifically in the sec3n SCORING SYSTEM. In rder t prvide unifrm numerical treatment fr subjec3ve judging, judges cnvert subjec3ve impressin int a numerical categry and ul3mately refine that categry t a specific scre. Bx 1 Bx 2 Bx 3 Bx 4 Bx 5 Never Discvers Seldm Experiences Smetimes Knws Frequently Understands Cnsistently Applies Impressin is best described as the judge s subjec3ve reac3n. Numerically, the func3n f the impressin is t determine a categry fr any par3cular sub-cap3n. Unifrmity f impressin frm judge t judge is nt easily accmplished. The criteria reference system aiempts t standardize this prcess. Analysis is the bjec3ve aspect f the evalua3n that seeks ut reasns t supprt r mdify ini3al impressins. Numerically the analysis cnverts the impressin categry t a specific scre within each sub-cap3n. Cmparisn requires the judge t lk at the number given and cmpare it t ther marks he/she has given in that categry nt nly in that cntest but als in earlier cntests. Thus, when a judge assigns a number t an aspect f the unit s prgram, he/she is telling that unit hw it stands n a state level APPLYING DERIVED ACHIEVEMENT IN EXCELLENCE Just as each grade level enhances a curriculum that challenges the student t grw and learn new material, s t, similar challenges are placed n students in the area f marching music. Marching band is a unique learning experience which invlves a demnstra3n f musicianship, athle3cism and ar3stry, and must be judged with thse unique quali3es in mind. The judge must cnsider all the respnsibili3es in the curriculum when discussing the rela3ve achievement level f the students. The judge, therefre, cnsiders tw cmpnents in the evalua3n f the musical/visual perfrmance in every scring area. They are:! 21

22 WHAT is being asked f the student (the prgram, the musical/visual cmpsi3n, the variety/range f the musical r visual vcabulary f the music r the mvement.) HOW these aspects are being accmplished (methd, technique, training, sensi3vity, cmmunica3n, etc.) Unless we recgnize WHAT is ccurring, we are apt t be inadequate in recgnizing HOW the skills are being demnstrated. In ther wrds, we cnsider the curriculum and the cmprehensin/achievement f the curriculum as simultaneus partners. In this manner, the judge cnsiders ALL f what is being asked f the student. As the excellence/achievement is being assessed, Music judges will cnsider, amng ther things: The depth and range f the musical repertire The cmplexity and variety f rhythms, meters, temps The range f expressive sensi3vi3es The mvement requirements placed n the musicians The prximity f ne player t anther The prximity t the center f the pulse The physics f sund as it relates t the listening skills required f the students in rder t bring fcused sund t the audience and judge. As the excellence/achievement is being assessed, Visual judges will cnsider, amng ther things: The range and variety f the vcabulary/cmpsi3n/repertire Layered respnsibility f musical delivery cmbined with m3n Layered respnsibili3es f equipment, dance, rle, etc. Expressive cmpnents crea3ng visual dynamics The judge must pssess sund recgni3n skills with full cmprehensin f all that is being asked f the student. This requires the judge t start by iden3fying what is being dne, then evaluate hw well it is being dne as he/she respnds t training, technique and expressin. Care must be exercised that judges d nt cnfuse the curriculum with the idea f demand fr the sake f demand. It s abut tasteful educa3nal challenges, which will help the students t grw. Cnversely, care must be taken nt t verlk the depth f the challenges placed n the student. The WHAT and HOW must be a simultaneus cnsidera3n in the judge s mind. The judge must als be familiar with the unique arena in which these musicians perfrm. Weather and field cndi3ns will vary, and the judge s tlerance shuld adjust fr these situa3ns GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE JUDGING OF EFFECT The primary premise f general effect judging is that the judge must be prepared mentally t be entertained! Effect judges are a widely experienced and cri3cal part f the audience, and are there t enjy and react t the perfrmance. Each adjudicatr will have preferences, whether they are in chice f music, manner f presenta3n, r style f interpreta3n. The effect judge in this cap3n will allw themselves t appreciate what is gd abut a given prduc3n based n what is being presented. In rder t d this, effect judges must! 22