1. The band's ability and performance will be judged within their own individual form and style. The choice of form and style is not judged.

2. Judgement for a non-instrumental auxiliary unit is included in each band's score. When there is no auxiliary unit, that portion of the score is based upon the performance of the instrumentalists.

3. Division I and II bands shall be judged to the same standard.

4. Prizes will be awarded based upon the scores awarded by the International Jury.

The overall ratings required to qualify for prizes are:

• First Prize 85+ (Honours 90+)
• Second Prize 80 to 84.9
• Third Prize 75 to 79.9

All bands will be given a statement of final standing by definition based upon their own categorization, separate from any prizes awarded.


JUDGING
Judging will be conducted by a jury of a minimum of four international judges. Judges are all accredited by the World Association of Marching Show Bands. They will be selected from different regions of the world.
The jury will be structured in the following manner:

Caption 1: MUSIC

Music Repertoire
This sub caption is to evaluate the quality of the musical arrangement, the needed training of the performers, demand and suitability in relation to performer ability, entertainment potential, instrumentation, pulse, variety, blend, idiom etc. What did the designers offer to the program and the performers?

Music Performance
This sub caption is to evaluate the quality of the music performance displayed by the performers. Criteria among others are: Technique, artistry, tone quality, intonation, interpretation, expression, uniformity, stamina, transparency, clarity, balance and blend
articulation, dynamics, phrasing, pulse, feel, style, accuracy, control of Tempo & Rhythmic patterns, audio Phasing and vertical alignment of rhythmic patterns.


Caption 2: VISUAL

Visual Repertoire
This sub caption is to evaluate the quality of the visual design and the needed training of the performers. The criteria are among others are: Level, demand, variety, integration, form and style, simultaneous responsibilities, suitability to performers. What did the designers offer to the program and the performers?

Visual Performance
This sub caption is to evaluate the quality of the performance displayed by the performers. Criteria among others are: Interpretation,
uniformity, forms, movement proficiency facility and alignment, element integration including synchronization, continuity, coordination, blend, flow, support, demand, poise, cohesion, clarity, transparency, deportment, presentation, appropriateness, patial awareness, control of movement, momentum, equipment handling and intensity.


Caption 3: MUSIC EFFECT

Music Design
This sub caption is to evaluate the ingredients in the design and the training that created effect from a musical perspective.What did the musical designer put in that could create effect? There should be a relationship between the visual design and the musical design.

Music Performance
This sub caption is to evaluate the performance of the performers that creates effect. Criteria among others: Professionalism, showmanship, virtuosity, creativity, emotional contour, sensitivity, flow, blend, continuity, spirit, intensity, focus, member communication, and audience engagement.


Caption 4: VISUAL EFFECT

Visual Design
This sub caption is to evaluate the ingredients in design and training that created effect from a visual perspective. What did the visual designer put in that could create effect. There should be a relationship between the visual design and the musical design.

Visual Performance
This sub caption is to evaluate the performance of the performers that creates effect. Criteria are among others: Professionalism,
showmanship, virtuosity, creativity, emotional contour, sensitivity, flow, blend, continuity, spirit, intensity, focus, member communication, and audience engagement.


Total Possible Score: 100 Points

Scoring Records
The guidelines to be followed by each judge:

1. Each judge will tape record their comments. The band's score will be registered in the relevant caption sheets that will be part of the event's records.

2. After each bands performance the scores will be displayed for public recognition. For bands without an auxiliary a separate caption sheet will be provided that directly applies to the type of band being judged based upon the performance of the musicians only.