Congratulations 2011 MSMC Grand Champion 2011 MSMC Results Composite
UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Union City, Tennessee
John D. Easley & Jason Deem, Directors
Mark your calendar for next years MSMC:
October 6, 2012
Information for Directors
2011 Schedule
Contest Map
Changing Room
Meal Deals
2011 MSMC Adjudicators
Mr. Joe Trusty
Cabot High School; Cabot, Arkansas
Music Caption - Band
Mr. Chris Tate
Forrest City High School; Forrest City, Arkansas
Music Caption - Band
Mr. George Pokorski
Marion Middle School; Marion, Arkansas
Visual Caption - Band
Mr. Jon Schultz
Lake Hamilton High School; Pearcy, Arkansas
Effect Caption - Band
Mr. Adam Clay
Memphis, Tennessee
Percussion
Mrs Hope Bruner
Highland Middle School; Hardy, Arkansas
Auxiliary
Mrs. Kim Madlock
North Heights Junior High School; Texarkana, Arkansas
Field Commanders
General Information
Eligibility
Any high school band in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, or Mississippi that is a member of its State Band Association is invited to participate. This event has been sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association.
Registration
Click on the 2011 Contest Registration tab above to enter online. The entry fee is $175. Make checks payable to Jonesboro Band Boosters and send to:
Jonesboro High School Band Boosters
Attn. Steve Warner
301 Hurricane Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72401
You may also download a Contest Registration Form and enter the contest via the mail. Your band is officially enrolled in our contest when we receive your entry fee.
Black Division Musicians Gold Division Musicians Class A 1-25 Class AAA 50-79 Class AA 26-49 Class AAAA 80-Up Pyrotechnics: No fire or fireworks will be allowed in the stadium, nor will any prop or effect that could potentially damage or leave residue on the contest field.(i.e. confetti, baby powder, etc.). Bands who violate this rule will be DISQUALIFIED, and no refund given. AWARDS
Classification
Classification is determined by the total number of musicians performing (winds + percussion). A band may enter a higher classification but not a lower classification. Bands cannot change classifications after registration. Performance times will be based upon registration postmark within class. The earlier postmarks will perform later in their class. If two or more bands, within a class, have the same postmark, their performance time will be determined by a random draw.
Performance order will be based upon registration postmark within class. The earlier postmarks will perform later in their class. If two or more bands , within a class, have the same postmark, their performance time will be determined by a random draw.
Show Length/Time Issues
There is no minimum or maximum show length. Each band will have 17 minutes of "stadium time." This time begins when the first member of the band enters the gate and ends when the last member of the band exits the gate. Excluded from this limit are people setting up pit percussion, props, etc. Colorguard members count as band members and will start the time when they enter the gate. Bands that exceed the 17 minute time limit will penalized .2 points per every fraction of 15 seconds over time.
Field Use
Oversized Equipment: Large pieces of equipment, or "props" such as stages, platforms and backdrops are permitted as long as the equipment does not damage the field.
Adjudication
The Mid-South Marching Classic uses a caption-judged format. There are four band judges. Each judge will responsible for a portion of the band's total score. No scores will be dropped and no averages are taken.
Two judges are assigned to the MUSIC CAPTION. The Music Judges will each be responsible for 25% ot the band's score, and therefore, will constitute 50% of the band's total score. One judge will be assigned to the VISUAL CAPTION and one judge will be assigned to the EFFECT CAPTION. Each of these captions constitute 25% of the band's score. EFFECT is defined as the relationship between the musical and visual presentations. While they may contribute to the band's effect, audience reaction and special effects are not being judged.
There is one judge each for PERCUSSION, COLORGUARD and FIELD COMMANDERS. These judges determine placement and awards within their captions they do not affect the band's score.
A numerical score determines the band's rating and ranking. Ratings will be assigned as follows:
I
Superior
80-100
II
Excellent
60-79.9
III
Average
40-59.9
IV
Below Average
0-39.9
Trophies will be awarded for the following accomplishments:
Class Awards
Division Awards
Overall Awards
Band Superior & Excellent Ratings
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Bands
Most Entertaining Band
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Bands
Outstanding Music Performance
Top Bands 1st-5th Place
1st, 2nd Place Color Guard
Outstanding Visual Performance
Grand Champion
1st, 2nd Place Percussion
Outstanding General Effect
1st, 2nd Place Field Commander
Outstanding Soloist Award
The Top Five Bands, regardless of classifcation, will be considered "Finalists."
INCLIMATE WEATHER
If weather conditions are considered by the contest director to be unsafe, the contest will be declared a "rainout." Unsafe conditions include, but are not limited to, extremely heavy rain, the presence of lightning, and the issuance of severe weather warnings.
If the contest is called a "rainout" before the it begins, the contest will move indoors (if facilitites are available) and the competition will become a standstill competition. If facilities are not available, the contest will be cancelled.
OTHER INFORMATION
* Concessions, Souvenirs, and Videos will be available on site.
* Water Stations are located at each warm-up area and at field exits.
* Newly refurbished stadium turf.
* Pre-packaged meals for your organization will be made available upon request.
