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NEW FORMAT!
There will be three to four music judges. These judges would be nationally known for their expertise in the area of musical performance. You would receive comments from two of them, and one of those two would spend 30-45 minutes with your ensemble rehearsing, critiquing, and giving immediate and live feedback to you and your students. In addition, there will be marching judge, a general effect judge, and three caption judges. There would also be an awards ceremony at the end of the festival. We hope that this unique format will allow you to provide high quality instruction to your students. Please notice the new date! We hope that this date will be more convenient for you and your band.

* Nine-member judging panel (including three caption judges) from around the nation. * Rating trophy for every participating band. * 1st and 2nd place overall awards in every class. * 1st and 2nd place awards in every caption in every class. Date: September 29, 2007 Location: Hoyle Field                  Roanoke Rapids High School                  Roanoke Rapids, NC Awards: 1st and 2nd band in class                1st and 2nd in all captions                 Rating trophy for all bands Judges:We will not be using the NCBA sanctioned sheets. Music 1: Dr. Lorrie Crochet, Winthrop University Music 2: Dr. Gary Lamb Music 3: TBA Music 4: TBA Marching: TBA General Effect: Ms. Helena Ess Percussion: TBA Drum Major: Mr. Don Leonard Visual Ensemble: TBA Time: Competing bands should perform at least 6 minutes, but no more than 10 minutes of music. Classes: Bands will compete in one of three or four competition classes, depending on the number of participants. Rules: This is an open event for bands of all styles. Bands must adhere strictly to the final performance schedule. Bands may compete in a larger class but are not allowed to compete in a smaller class. Tickets: Admission is $6.00 for spectators. Directors and chaperones (one per ten band students) are admitted free of charge. All other band parents must pay the admission price. Facilities: Each band will have 30-45 minutes with one of the music judges in a clinic/rehearsal setting. The performance field is close to the audience seating as there is no track around the football field. Rehearsal areas are available during assigned times only. Indoor warm-up areas will be provided in the event of inclement weather. Dressing rooms are available during specified times. Entry Fee: The registration fee is $75.00, made payable to the Roanoke Rapids Band Boosters. Please click below for online registration. If you would like to receive a registration packet by mail, please email Brian Myers, Band Director to request a form. The registration process is not complete until the registration fee has been received. Deadline: Completed entry form and registration fee must be postmarked by Friday, September 7.

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