GENERAL-GUIDELINES-band-showdown
GENERAL-GUIDELINES-band-showdown
2. The contest is invitational to all public and private elementary and secondary schools in
the municipality.
3. Band members must be bonafide students of the school they are representing and must
be certified by the School Head. Submission of the names of band members with
certification is on November 18-22, 2024 at the Municipal Tourism Office.
5. Mechanical instruments, electronics or motor engines are not allowed. Only batons, flags
and other props such as banners, pompoms, etc will be used.
6. The use of live animals is strictly prohibited .The use of flammable materials such as
fireworks and pyrotechnic as part of the presentation is strictly prohibited. A five (5)
points deduction shall likewise be imposed.
8. Judging and time count shall commence from the start of the first beat excluding entry to
the performance area. The performance time is minimum of seven (7) minutes and
maximum of ten ( 10 ) minutes. Two (2)points will be deducted from the total points for
every minute in excess.
9. All members shall do the drill or formation and not the major/majorettes alone.
10. A Five (5) minutes allowance shall be given to the band in preparation for their
performance.
11. The organizing committee assigns time keepers with Flag-lets with corresponding
colors to signal the following:
Green Flag -------------- start time
Red Flag -------------- stop time
12. Time stops as the last sound of the beat stops. The EMCEE shall immediately announce
the time consumed.
13. The ranking system should be used in determining the winner and the decision of the
board of judges is final and irrevocable.
Judging Criteria:
MUSIC – 50%
-Orchestration: Rhythm, Tempo & Ensemble 25%
-Tone/Pitch/Balance & Dynamics 25%
PERFORMANCE – 40%
-Choreography: Creativity and artistry of movements 20%
-Synchronization, Precision and Execution of movements 20%
COSTUME – 10%
-Design & Appropriateness 10%
TOTAL: 100%
Qualifications:
1. The candidates must be the Lead Dancer of the contingent and must participate in
the final showdown. A certification from the School Head will be submitted as
proof that she is the Lead Dancer of the Band.