From ShowBandOfTheSouth.com
2008 Showcase
By Joe Hooten
May 28, 2008, 12:02
7th Annual
Gulf Coast
Showcase of Champions
An FMBC Regional Qualifier
November 1, 2008
Tate High School
1771 Tate Road
Cantonment, FL 32533
The Tate High School Band Boosters Association invites your band to come to Pensacola, FL to participate in the 7th Annual Gulf Coast Showcase of Champions on November 1, 2008.
Bands from throughout the southeast come together for an educational, competitive and entertaining experience performing for units and spectators.
BAND CLASSIFICATION
Class is determined by total number of wind players:
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Class A: |
1-30 |
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Class AA: |
31-44 |
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Class AAA: |
45-64 |
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Class AAAA: |
65-84 |
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Class AAAAA: |
85-UP |
A band may not enter a smaller class, but may enter a larger class.
RATINGS
Ratings will be awarded as follows:
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DISTINGUISHED |
85-100 |
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SUPERIOR |
70-84.9 |
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PROFICIENT |
50-69.9 |
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APPRENTICE |
0-49.9 |
The contest will be in prelims / finals format, with the top band from each class plus the next highest remaining scores (regardless of class). Up to twelve bands will advance to open finals.
AWARDS
Participation
Each band in prelims will receive a plaque with score sheets.
Each band in finals will receive a trophy with score sheets.
Outstanding trophies will be awarded in each of the following categories:
Prelims: (For each class)
Best in Class
Percussion
Visual
General Effect
Finals: (Open Format)
Auxiliary
Percussion
Music
Visual
General Effect
Placement Trophies:
Twelfth Place thru Second Place
Grand Champion
CONCESSIONS
Meal packages are offered to all participants at very reasonable prices (pre-ordered with registration).
Ice Cream Carts
Damien Carts
Full Concession Stands
SOUVENIRS
Local and National Vendors
Contest logo shirts and patches will be available
Prelims and Finals DVD available on site by PROCAT VIDEO
Show packet with details will be mailed 2 weeks before contest date.
REISTRATION INFORMATION
Regular Entry Fee - $100.00 (Payable to: Tate Band Boosters)
Prelims performance order will be determined by postmark of registration. Earlier postmark performs later in class.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER OCTOBER 3, 2008
To register, print this page, complete information below and send with, non-refundable, $100.00 entry fee to:
PLEASE PRINT:
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(School)
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(Band Director)
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(Address)
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(City, State, Zip)
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(Phone/FAX/Email Address)
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(Class Entry) (Number of Wind Players)
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(Total Number Performing Members)