ENTRY FEE & DEADLINE
To insure you obtain a performance position preferred by you please complete a registration form and mail, along with the registration fee as soon as possible. The Registration of $75 fee is due on or before September 7, 2008. After September 7, bands will be accepted on a space available basis. The host band director will select preferences for performance times within each class in the order in which registration fees are received.

View and print application here.

BAND CLASSIFICATION
Class will be determined by the number of wind players in the band. Classifications are as follows:

Directors may elect to register one level higher or one level lower than their classification by the above table.

AWARDS & TROPHIES
First, Second and Third place trophies will be presented to the top three bands in each classification. Additionally, trophies will be awarded for overall Best Drum Line, Best Drum Major, Best Auxiliary and Best Horn Line in each class. For both the Silver and Gold Divisions, the top scoring band, regardless of class, will be presented the Grand Champion Trophy for their division.

An exhibition by the Irmo High School Marching Band will follow competitive band performances and precede the Awards Ceremony.

WARM-UP & PERFORMANCE
Bands will be scheduled in 15 minute performance slots. All bands should attempt to perform within a six to ten minute time span. Irmo High School will use the large parking lot next across the street from the school  for bus parking, warm-up, and staging. In addition, percussion can warm-up with the band and go to the stadium from this area. Warm-up times and locations before performances will be provided. Also, changing facilities are available. Please contact the Director of Festivals (listed below) if we can be of further assistance.

JUDGING
Judges are selected from among the finest music educators in the United States.  Judges will evaluate each band's performance as to Music, Marching, and General Effect.  Additional judges evaluate drum major, percussion, and auxiliary teams.

DVD VIDEO
We are planning to provide each band director with a DVD video of their performance and make them available for sale to spectators.

MISCELLANEOUS
Directors of registered bands will receive a complete packet including scheduled performance times, rules, regulations, and maps, as well as information about the campus and surrounding area.

Band directors are admitted with their band. Passes for staff members and chaperones can be picked up at registration on the day of the festival.

An assortment of booths providing fast foods, drinks, and souvenirs will be available during the festival.  Group rate meal packages for your band are available.

For additional information, please contact:
 

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