University Bands
WIU 41st Annual Marching Band Classic 2023
(Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023)

Entry:
For competitive bands, there will be two divisions and four classifications. Classifications are based on school enrollment at the 9-12 level as of September 1, 2023. The classifications are as follows:Division I
Class A--Up to 300 students
Class AA--301 to 600 students
Division II
Class AAA--601 to 1000 students
Class AAAA--1001 students and up
Fee:
The entry fee for our contest is $200.00. This fee must accompany your application. We will have a cap of 30 bands this year, entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.Adjudicators:
As always, we make an effort to hire the most qualified individuals available. Our judging panel for the 2023 Classic will be a selection of quality music educators from around the nation.Overall Effect — Dr. Tim Yontz
Music Ensemble 1 — Dr. Tom Bough
Music Ensemble 2 — Dr. Sean Kelley
Visual Ensemble — Jeff Fiedler
Visual Individual — Greg Hamilton
Percussion — Jesse Backes
Auxiliary Judge — Laurie Valenzuela
Drum Major — Alex Kaminsky
Awards:
Awards will be given as follows:Division I, Class A
— 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place; Best Winds, Percussion, Guard/Aux., and Drum Major
Division I, Class AA
— 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place; Best Winds, Percussion, Guard/Aux., and Drum Major
Division II, Class AAA
— 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place; Best Winds, Percussion, Guard/Aux., and Drum Major
Division II, Class AAAA
— 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place; Best Winds, Percussion, Guard/Aux., and Drum Major
There will also be a Grand Champion in each division based on the highest score of the day. All bands not receiving a placement trophy (including Open Class) will receive a participation award.
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