2006 SCBDA CLASSIFICATIONS

   In the spring of 2006 the SCBDA voted to no longer use the South Carolina High School League school classifications to classify high school bands.  High School bands will now be classified and re-aligned each year by the SCBDA using the South Carolina State Department of Education 45day ADM figures.  The following formula was used for classifications:

1-16       =       5A

17-48     =       4A

48-96     =       3A

96-144   =       2A

144 +     =       1A

This change has resulted in several bands being classified differently between the SCHSL and the SCBDA.  It is possible for a school to be a 3A school in the SCHSL and a 4A band in the SCBDA or vice versa.  This is similar to bands being classified differently at local competitions compared to the state championships.  Please consult the Marching Section of the SC Musician for further information on SC Band Classification.