Judging Criteria

Classification
Classification is based on size of winds in the ensemble.

  • Class A = 50 or less winds
  • Class AA = 51-79 winds
  • Class AAA= 80-109 winds
  • Class AAAA= 110 or more winds

Adjudicators and Scoring
Cap City strives to attain the very best judging experts in the area of marching band. There will be four (4) judges assigned to: Music, Percussion Ensemble, Visual Ensemble, and Colorguard. The 100-point system begins at zero, and the entire band, including color guard, and percussion section, is awarded points for proficiency and technical ability in two areas – music and visual effects. Within these two elements of each program, the qualities of technique, execution, performance, and effectiveness is evaluated. Each band is considered on its own merit for style, theme, and approach.

Scoring Rubric

Music Point Values  
Music Analysis 35 points
Percussion Ensemble 20 points
Total Possible Music Points 55 points
   
Visual Point Values  
Colorguard 15 points
Ensemble Visual (marching) 30 points
Total Possible Visual Points 45 points
   
Total Possible Points 100 points