DRUMLINE BATTLE

DRUMLINE BATTLE
17 December, 2009
In conjunction with Kuala Lumpur World Marching Band Competition 2009

A showcase of skill and technical artistry, the Drumline Battle 2009 promises to be another spectacular event. Percussion groups will perform and display movements and techniques with an abundance of flair and velocity, bringing a competitive environment as well as fun, excitement and all-round family entertainment to the art of sound and motion.


Rules & Regulations
I. This competition is open to all marching percussion units, regardless of age.

II. The costume used by all participants must be decent and respectful to the public.

III. Each percussion unit will need to perform 2 different routines that consist of percussion cadences of their own choices, to be
     executed together with field formations.

IV. They will perform one after another facing each other.

V. Each percussion cadence must not be longer than 120 seconds.

VI. The designated performance area is 15m x 15m.

VII. Drumlines are in performance order based on a random drawing of drumline names.

VIII. Practice and warm up areas will be in designated areas at The Pavilion.

IX. Besides the technical aspects (forms, techniques and difficulty), visual display and creativity (eg. body movement, visual
     presentation, creative use of cymbals and mallets/sticks), and crowd appreciation are especially observed.

X. Scoring system :-

• General and Performance Judge(s) - 60 points total
  - Performance Quality – Stability and steadiness of tempo, uniformity of playing techniques, difficulty of selections.
  - Technical Content – Technical demand and use of dynamics.
  
  
• Marching and Creativity Judge(s) - 40 points total
  - Movement and Visual Presentation – Overall layout of routines, uniformity and technical content.
  - Creativity - Creative use of mallets/sticks, showmanship, crowd appreciation, selection chosen compliment movements.

Maximum Score per Category:
Performance Quality 30.00
Technical Content 30.00
Movement and Visual Presentation 20.00
Creativity 20.00
TOTAL 100.00

XI. Penalties and disqualifications :-

1. Disturbance Penalty – warm-up noise or playing which interferes with the competition. Drumlines who cause disturbance will receive a 2.0 deduction.
2. Performance times – Drumlines will deliver to a maximum of 120 seconds for each percussion cadence. Lines will be penalized 0.2 points for every five seconds over these times.
3. At no time is anyone but authorized personnel (i.e. officials) allowed near the adjudicators table. Score tampering, bribery of judges or other officials by directors, students, parents or any one affiliated in the representation of your drumline will result in disqualification.
4. Boundary -2.0 points for any boundary violation. Boundaries are defined in Contest Rules VI.
5. Performers – During the performance every person on the designated performance area must play a percussion instrument. Disqualification will be imposed on any unit that does not adhere to this rule. (Eg. set up crew on the field during performance). Crew members should get off the field (outside of performance area) ASAP.
6. Instrumentation is limited to those instruments typically utilized and recognized as part of a marching percussion section. Single tone, non-keyed horns (i.e. whistles, sirens, animal calls, etc.) may be used only if generating an effect, and may not be used in any melodic form. No pre-recorded audio effects may be used. No instrument may be sequenced or programmed. Use of unauthorized recording med/sequenced equipment will be understood as grounds for disqualification.
7. No motorized vehicles, pyrotechnics, discharge of arms, pressurized canisters, dangerous materials, inflammable liquids or animals will be permitted in or around the performance area. Gasoline, electric, or manual powered generators will not be allowed. Smoke machines will not be allowed. Electrical (plug-in or battery operated) or compressed air apparatuses, including lights, lasers, and flash cubes (electrical or chemical) will not be used in the performance area. Lighting cannot be turned off in the performance area.
8. Other – 2.0 points for each additional rule violation other than those stated above. Rule violation will be determined by the Contest Director.

XII. Judges’ decision will be FINAL.