competition
format & classification
The prelims will start with a maximum of 25 bands, and host band Bastrop High School (in exhibition). Each will receive 15 minutes to enter, perform, and exit the field. Each prelim performance will be followed by a clinic with a judge. Bands will be classified according to their UIL classification.
Scoring & awards
Judging Format -50% Music & 50% Visual
Ties will be broken considering band's scores in this order: Music, Visual, Percussion, Color Guard
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Prelims - 1 judge for Music, Visual, Percussion, & Color Guard
Finals - 2 Music Judges, 2 Visual Judges
1 Percussion & 1 Color Guard Judge
Prelim Awards - Best in each UIL Class, Outstanding Percussion & Colorguard in each UIL Class
Finals Awards - Caption Awards in Colorguard, Percussion, Drum Major, Visual, Music
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place trophies
Top 10 scoring bands will advance to finals regardless of Class. Best in class groups not in top ten will have the option to perform in exhibition at the beginning of finals. Finals performance order will be determined by a draw.