Rules and Regulations

PARADE BAND

COMPETITIVE AREA: The judging area will be approximately 100 yards in length. Signs will indicate the start of the judging area. Judges will position themselves on the right or left side of the judging area and may walk along side the band in motion. They will not impede your forward progress in any manner.

PERFORMANCE RULES: A festival official will meet the band as it approaches the judging area. The official will instruct the Drum Major how to proceed through the judging areas. Bands are reminded that they should be playing as the first member of the unit crosses the starting line. Drum Major salute is optional. Units are urged to carry an identifiable lead banner with the school name indicated. Bands are not permitted to stop inside the judging area. Forward motion must be maintained; otherwise a five-point penalty may be assessed.

JUDGING: Three judges will evaluate the Parade performance. Written and cassette tape comments will be provided by all judges. Conductor’s scores are not needed and no clinic will be given in the Parade category.

NATIONAL COLORS: Use of the National Colors is optional. If used, they must always be guarded by a saber, rifle, or sidearm. The National Flag shall not engage in side steps, dance steps, or back steps.

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