welcome to the
2024 competition schedule
NATION FORD
EXHIBITION
Sept 21, 2024
The Carolinas Exhibition of Bands will be held at Nation Ford High School on Saturday, September 21. Bands from several counties in SC and NC will be showcasing their marching shows for the first time. It's a unique event in that they are judged, but no scores are awarded, just feedback before they begin their competition season. No classification and no judging.
1400 A O Jones Blvd, Fort Mill, SC 29715
TICKETS:
$10; Free for children under 5
SCHEDULE:
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Rehearsal at CR
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Load/Polish Instruments/Lunch
- 12:15 PM Arrive at NaFo/Unload/Dress/Warm-up
- 3:15 PM Performance/Stay after our performance to cheer on NaFo
- 4:00 PM Change/Load/Depart for CR
- 6:00 PM Dismissal from band room
after unloading
OTHER INFO:
- PLEASE NOTE: This stadium has a CLEAR BAG POLICY.
9A
BOILING SPRINGS
44th FESTIVAL OF BANDS
Sept 28, 2024
The news is out, and bands are confirmed! Please join us on September 28th, welcoming an all time high of 36 marching bands from all across our state Help us show support to all the hard work these kids have put in to their performances this year.
2251 Old Furnace Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
TICKETS:
$15 ages 4 and up
SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Rehearsal at CR
9:30 AM – 11:00 PM Load/Polish Instruments
1:00 PM Arrive at Boiling Spring/Lunch/Unload/Dress/Warm-up
5:15 PM Prelims Performance
TBD Dinner
7:00 PM Finals Begin
10:45 PM Finals Awards
1:30 AM Dismissal from band room
OTHER INFO:
- Vendors will take cash and card.
- There is not a clear bag policy, but all guest bags are subject to be searched if needed.
what is scbda
The South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) is an organization that supports South Carolina band programs. The SCBDA advocates for band directors and band programs, and gives out awards to the best programs each year.
judging
CATAWBA RIDGE HS
OCT 5, 2024
BandBEAT, presented by the Yamaha Corporation of America, is a regional marching band championship designed to allow high school marching band programs in the area to receive high quality feedback from nationally recognized adjudicators. The event serves as a special performance opportunity for students to receive high-level feedback, as well as create memories and moments that will last a lifetime.
1212 Fort Mill Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715
TICKETS:
$15.00
Children (ages 6 and under) - Free
SCHEDULE:
We will be hosting this event! Please be on the lookout for the parent and student volunteer schedule in the Band App!
After School Friday – Clinic with BandBEAT Judge
Saturday:
1:30 PM First Performance
8:15 PM Second Performance
Students will be assigned jobs to work during the day.
OTHER INFO:
- PLEASE NOTE: This stadium has a CLEAR BAG POLICY.
- This event accepts cash and major credit/debit cards. No checks accepted.
how is the schedule determined
Performance order is based on registration date. Priority in performance order is given to those bands that register early.
awards
Each class will receive awards for first, second and third place. Caption awards will be given for High Music Performance, High Visual Performance and High Overall Effect. A Grand Champion will be named to the highest overall score, regardless of classification.
how are classes determined
Prelims classes will be determined based on horn-line size. The classes will be assigned as follows:
- Class A - 0 to 34 winds
- Class AA - 35 to 49 winds
- Class AAA - 50 to 64 winds
- Class AAAA - 65 to 79 winds
- Class AAAAA - 80+ winds
Bands may opt to move up to a higher classification than assigned, however bands will not be permitted to perform in a classification below their assignment.
2A
BANDS OF AMERICA
CAROLINA REGIONAL
OCT 12-13, 2024
The BOA Carolina Regional will be hosted at Coastal Carolina University.
100 Chanticleer Dr. E, Conway, SC
Watch from home!
TICKETS:
$50/Day Pass (no refunds)
Student Discount (age 11-18 and college), Senior Discount: Ages 62+, Military Discount: Active Military Personnel, Children 10 and under are free. One Free child per paid ticket online.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday October 12:
4:30 AM Wake-up Call/Breakfast (Everyone Must Eat Breakfast)
5:30 AM Depart Hotel
6:00 AM Unload/Dress/Warm-Up
7:50 AM at Gate
8:15 AM Performance
9:15 AM Depart for rehearsal (tentative)
12:00 PM Lunch/Hotel/Nap (tentative)
2:00 PM Return to Stadium (tentative)
3:00 PM Prelim Awards
TBD Dinner
6:00 PM Finals Begin
TBD Finals Performance
9:15 PM Awards
10:30 PM Return to Hotel
Sunday October 13:
7:00 AM Wake-Up/Breakfast
8:00 AM Depart
12:00 PM Return to CRHS
Friday October 11:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rehearsal at CR
12:00 AM – 1:45 PM Load/Polish Instruments/Lunch
2:00 PM Depart for Conway/Myrtle Beach
4:15 PM Dinner (Bucc-ee’s…bring money)
7:15 PM Arrive at Hotel
9:00 PM In Rooms Lights Out
OTHER INFO:
SPECTATOR INFO & PARKING:
- Cashless Venue including tickets and concessions
- Spectator lot located east of the stadium in lot GG. You can access the lot from Highway 501 & University Blvd. (see map below).
- No charge for parking
- A spectator shuttle will be running from Union Station stop and drop off at the TD Complex entrance.
- Outside food and beverage is NOT permitted in the stadium.
BAG POLICY:
- BOA encourages spectators to not bring in bags to venue. Only clear bags and emergency bags will be permitted.
- Spectators can bring in items such as cameras, provided they are not in cases that would violate the bag policy at the venue.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
- Use of cameras of any kind is NOT ALLOWED on the field (including sidelines, stadium floor) for any BOA event.
- Still cameras (digital or film, professional or otherwise) are allowed in the stadium and may be used from stadium seating, but NOT on the field (even with a “Field Pass”, you cannot use a camera on the field).
- Tripods and similar equipment are NOT ALLOWED
MERCH:
- PepWear will be on-site. You can also shop at shop.musicforall.org
- Championship patches are available for pre-order at the online store.
LIVE STREAMING:
- All BOA Regional, Super Regional and Grand National Championships will be livestreamed, powered by BOX5 Media.
- Subscribe to the whole season or watch by even at BOALive.tv
MAPS:
performance order determination
Preliminary performance times are scheduled based on a random draw. Applications received and paid for on or before January (for 2024) are eligible for the initial draw, after which performance times are based on postmark of application, with earlier postmarks receiving the later performance times. The previous year’s Regional Champion has the option to choose its Prelims performance time. Finals performances are scheduled by a random draw on site.
band classification
Bands of America has a four-class system. Bands are assigned to classes based on the following enrollment levels (grades 10-12):
• Class A – 600 or fewer
• Class AA – 601 -1325
• Class AAA – 1326 -1850
• Class AAAA – 1851 or more
How finalists are selected
The top 12 scoring bands, regardless of class, are invited to compete in the evening’s Regional Finals.
what are judges looking for
Bands receive recorded evaluation and scoresheets from each judge. The emphasis is on the input the judge offers to the band’s program. It is the position of Bands of America that music is the more important aspect of the performance, with marching as the presentation and visual enhancement of the program. Likewise, greater emphasis is placed on general effect than on fine-line perfection of the performance. The weight of the numbers places 60% of the value on music and 40% on visual, as well as 60% on general effect and 40% on performance. Each judge is assigned a specific area on which he or she focuses: ensemble and general effect judges are located at a vantage point from above (e.g., press box), and individual performance judges are located on the field.
You can download the adjudication handbook from here for more information.
Camera policy
Any still camera (making film or digital still pictures) is allowed into and may be used from the spectator seating area of any venue, as long as it does not interfere with or disrupt the viewing experience of any other spectator.
5A
OLDE ENGLISH
FESTIVAL OF BANDS
OCT 19, 2024
The annual Olde English Festival of Bands held in Rock Hill and is sponsored by the Northwestern High School and the Rock Hill High School marching band programs. The festival brings together marching bands from all over the region to compete in one of the largest and most exciting competitions of the year. This competition will be located at Rock Hill District Three Stadium.
211 S Cherry Rd , Rock Hill, SC 29730
TICKETS:
Adults $15
Students $10
Children under 4 are Free
SCHEDULE:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Rehearsal at CR
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM Load/Polish Instruments/Lunch
1:15 PM Arrive at District Three Stadium/Unload/Dress/Warm-up
3:10 Warm Ups
4:15 PM Prelims Performance
4:45 Prelim Awards
5:15 Dinner Break
6:30 PM Finals Begin
9:30 PM Finals Awards
11:00 PM Dismissal from band room
OTHER INFO:
- NOTE: The stadium has a clear bag policy.
- Full concessions available (CASH & CARD)
- Bake Sale (CASH ONLY)
- A limited supply of event T-Shirts will be available for $20.
- Don’t miss out on the 50/50 raffle!
band classification
Determined by total wind players (brass & woodwinds):
- Class A 0-25
- Class AA 26-50
- Class AAA 51-75
- Class AAAA 76 or more
The contest host reserves the right to “even” out the classes based on the number of entries in each classification.
awards
Awards will be given for Ratings as well as for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class. Additionally, 1st and 2nd place trophies will be awarded for high music, percussion, and color guard captions in each class. Finalist participation awards will be presented to all except the first three places in the finals. The top three scoring bands will receive placement trophies.
contest format
The Olde English Festival of Bands will use a Prelims/Finals format. All bands will participate in the preliminary competition by classification. Each class champion (4) plus the next four (4) highest scores (and ties) will make up the participants of the final for a total of eight (8) bands. There will be no class distinction in the finals competition. The order of performance for finalists will be determined by two draws. The lowest four scores from the finalists – regardless of class – will draw first and will be followed by the four highest scores.
judging
Judges for the Olde English Festival of Bands are selected from some of the finest music educators in the Southeast. Judging will be caption style with 6 judges using the SCBDA score sheets with the following breakdown for the final score:
- Music Performance (Ensemble) 20%
- Visual Performance (Ensemble) 20%
- Overall Effect (Music) 20%
- Music Performance (Individual) 10%
- Visual Performance (Individual) 10%
- Overall Effect (Visual) 20%
4A
SCBDA STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP
OCT 26, 2024
The 4A State Championship will be hosted at River Bluff HS.
320 Corley Mill Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
TICKETS:
$TBD
SCHEDULE:
Friday October 25:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Rehearsal
6:00 PM Polish/Load
Saturday October 26:
9:30 AM Report to Load Buses
10:00 AM Depart
12:00 PM Lunch/Unload/Dress/Warm-up
3:00 PM Prelims Performance
6:30 PM State Championship Finals Begin
10:00 PM Awards
1:00 AM Return to CRHS
OTHER INFO:
- TBD
what is scbda
The South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) is an organization that supports South Carolina band programs. The SCBDA advocates for band directors and band programs, and gives out awards to the best programs each year.
scbda classifications
In the spring of 2006, the SCBDA voted to no longer use the South Carolina High School League school classifications to classify high school bands. High school bands are classified and re-aligned every two years using the South Carolina Department of Education 45-day ADM figures. The following formula is used for classifications:
School Size Rank = Division Classification
- 1-20 = 6A
- 21-44 = 5A
- 45-72 = 4A
- 73-100 = 3A
- 101-132 = 2A
- 133+ = 1A
judging
2A
BANDS OF AMERICA
GRAND NATIONALS
NOV 14-17, 2024
Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is America’s premiere national marching band event.
Grand Nationals is also a spectacular music and pageantry event, one that band fans from across the nation and around the world travel to for exciting and creative performances.
500 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225
TICKETS:
Prelims - $35 per day (prices will not go up)
Semi Finals - between $48-$75
Finals - between $25-$150
SCHEDULE:
Thursday:
Early morning departure (5:00 AM or earlier)
Arrive to Indy and rehearse in Conference Center
Friday:
7:30 AM Prelims Performance
Saturday:
TBD
Sunday:
Return Home
OTHER INFO:
- CLEAR BAG POLICY!
- Children 10 years and younger are free in the GENERAL ADMISSION areas with an accompanying adult.
- Children 2 years and younger are free in the RESERVED seating areas with an accompanying adult, but MUST sit on a lap.