2004 Chesnee Eagle Classic

15^th Annual
Chesnee High School
Marching Band

Eagle Classic

Saturday
October 9, 2004
Directions

THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO THE 15th ANNUAL

CONTEST AWARDS: Trophies will be awarded in each of the five classes in the following categories: 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place; Best Horn Line, Best Drum Major, Band Front; and Drum Line. Silver Shampions (Classes I-III) and Gold Champions (Classes IV - V) will be based as combined Music, Marching and General Effect scores. Best Overall Soloist and Pit Crew will also be awarded. A Grand Champion trophy will be presented to the highest scoring band regardless of class, based on combined Music, Marching and General Effect Scores.

Classification:
Class I	24 and Under
Class II	25 to 44
Class III	45 to 64
Class IV	65 to 84
Class V	85 and Above
(Horn Line Only)
Class Size May Be Adjusted For Fairness!!!

VIDEO AND AUDIO TAPES: Each director will receive audio cassettes with judge's comments plus a video tape of their band’s performance. Video cameras are allowed in the stadium, but are not allowed access to the pressbox.
TICKETS: Admission will be $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens with proper I.D., and children under six $3.00 An Eagle Classic souvenir program will be given to each family group or single as they enter the stadium. Additional programs may be purchased for $1.00.
FACILITIES: Full facilities will be provided, including dressing room, concessions, Hospitality Room and band guides. If you need ANY special help or arrangements please let us know and we will try to accommodate you.
AWARDS: There will be two awards ceremonies. Festival awards will be presented after the last Festival band. Contest awards will be presented after the last Class V band.
FESTIVAL AWARDS: Each band will be awarded trophies based upon their performance rating. Superior and Excellent trophies will be awarded.
JUDGES: The Festival will have three judges that will judge each of the following captions: Music, Marching, and General Effect. The Contest will have one judge in the following captions: Music, Marching, General Effect, Drum Major, Drum Line and Flag Line.

SCORING: The Festival captions will be scored as follows:
Music..........................................................	35	points
Marching ....................................................	35	points
General Effect ...........................................	30	points
Total Possible .............................................	100	points


The contest captions will be scored as follows:
Music ..........................................................	40	points
Marching .....................................................	35	points
General Effect ............................................	25	points
Total Possible .............................................	100	points



Drum Line ....................................................	100	points
Drum Major .................................................	100	points
Band Front .................................................	100	points

RULES:
	Class I, II and III bands will have fifteen minutes to enter the field, perform a short warm-up, perform their show and exit the field. Class IV and Class V Bands will have twenty minutes. Please do not exceed ten minutes with your show.
	Bands may enter the stadium with a cadence, but must exit with a drum tap.
	Bands must enter and exit from the upper left corner (press box perspective).
	Bands will be penalized for unnecessary delay or disruption of the contest. Contest chairman will assess any penalties.
	No coolers, food or drink will be allowed through the gate. NO GRILLS WILL BE TOLERATED IN THE PARKING LOT.

REGISTRATION FEE: A $50.00 registration fee will be required for all applications. Deadline for mailed entries will be October 1st, 2004. Entries by phone may be made up to October 5th, 2004. Order of performance will be determined by postmark. Please mail registrations to address on the application.