Welcome to the homepage of the NC Bandmasters Marching Band section!

8/26/11 Update:

The 2011 Procedures and Adjudication Manual and the Chief Judge's Manual is located in the Forms section of the website. Click the Forms link to the left. Highlights of the updated rules include:

What’s New for 2011

1. Electronics Clarification – All electronically produced music must be “live,” in “real time,” and be performed by a student. No prerecorded music is to be used. All electronic soundboards must be operated by students, but may receive instruction from a staff member during the performance. Prerecorded music activated by an electronic soundboard is considered prerecorded music. Note: Prerecorded music is permitted before the announcement. (from Article I, Section III, 3.06)

2. Code of Conduct Clarification (for show hosts) – Contests that demonstrate a blatant disregard for the rules and procedures set for in this manual will be issued a written notice highlighting the infraction and the contest will be placed on probation for a period of one year. If additional rule violations are observed while the contest is on probation, the contest will be suspended for the following year. (from Article I, Section I, 1.03)

3. Adjusted Scoring System – In an effort to create a positive atmosphere for all students competing, the NCBA system will utilize an adjusted scoring system. The adjusted scoring system maintains the correct placement of bands, while preventing younger groups from receiving scores that could be considered detrimental to the students. The raw score and adjusted score will be printed on the recap sheet given to directors. Only the adjusted score will be published in the official results posted on the NCBA website. (from Article II, Section III, 3.04

To determine a band’s adjusted score, divide the raw score by 2 and add 50 points. This effectively creates a range of scores from 50 to 100 for all bands.

I.E.: Band Raw Score Adjusted Score Placement

Band #1 90 95 1st

Band #2 80 90 2nd

Band #3 50 75 3rd

Band #4 30 65 4th

 

3. Holding of Props Clarification – All non-performing personnel (prop holders, sound adjustment, flag runners, etc.) must not participate in anyway during the performance time. To be clear, parents may hold props during any event, but may not manipulate a prop in any way. Any violation of this rule is subject to a performer violation penalty. (from Article I, Section III, 3.04)

6/14/11 Update:

2011 Festivals and their links are listed underneath the Calendar link on the left.

5/30/11 Update:

Anyone interested in serving as Chief Judge at a 2011 NCBA sanctioned marching event will need to attend a Chief Judge Training Session this summer. Training Sessions will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at East Lincoln High School in Denver, NC and Tuesday, June 21 at Sanderson High School in Raleigh, NC. Please see the Judging Page for times and RSVP information.

5/2/11 Update:

Applications to host a marching contest are now available in the Apply to Host and Forms section. Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2011.

2/2/11 Update:

Brent Harris has two surveys to check out. Click HERE for the Marching MPA Survey and click HERE for the State Championship Survey.

9/27/10 Update:

Scores for festivals will be posted under the Scores 2010 tab.

7/20/10 Update:

The 2010 Procedures and Adjudication Manual is located in the Forms section of the website. Click the Forms link to the left.