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3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Contest of Champions
October 13, 2001

Invitation Letter | Press Box Info Form | Application

The Mid-Atlantic Contest of Champions’ philosophy is to provide participating bands a venue for critical and constructive evaluation of their performance as well as to serve as an effective stepping-stone to better prepare them for regional and state events.

The format will be a finals competition only.  The bands will be divided by size of hornline into 4 classes; A, 2A, 3A and 4A.  The number of horns in each class will be determined by natural breaks in the registered bands. Bands will be scheduled a performance time within their class by earliest postmark. Within each class, bands will be judged in order of appearance.  Each band’s show will be no shorter than 6 minutes and no longer than 10 minutes, and they will be scheduled at twenty minute intervals with a break after each class.  Penalties may apply if agreed upon.

Band Classification: Class A less than 41 Horns
Class AA 41-55 Horns
Class AAA 56-70 Horns
Class AAAA over 70 Horns

Judging: (1 judge per caption) Music Performance
Visual Performance
Overall Effect
Drumline
Drum Major(s)
Guard

Scoring will be based on the scoring format of the South Carolina Band Director’s Association
on a 15-point scale.  The following ratings will be awarded: Superior 85-100
Excellent 70-84.9
Quality Below 70

Awards: Top three bands in each class
Caption awards
President’s award
Facilities:
Full facilities will be provided including dressing rooms, rest rooms, concessions, Hospitality Room and band guides.
Video and Audio Tapes:
Each director will receive judge’s comments on an audiocassette plus a complimentary videotape of their band’s performance.  Video cameras are allowed in the stadium, but are not allowed access to the press box.
Tickets:
Tickets will be $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students and senior citizens with proper ID, and children three and under are Free.

The registration fee of $25 and the application must be postmarked no later than September 12, 2001.  Checks payable to Myrtle Beach Band Boosters, Inc. must accompany application.  Upon receipt of application, registration fee, and Press Box Information Form each band director will receive an information packet including scheduled performance times, rules & regulations, and maps as well as information about the campus and surrounding area.

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