The following information provides both aims/objectives of SCBDA-sponsored concert events and the National and State standards met through participation.
Standards
The following National Standards for Music (Ensemble) are addressed in the execution of this SCBDA sponsored event:
| MU:Pr4.3.E | Develop personal interpretations that consider creators’ intent. | 
| MU:Pr5.3.E | Evaluate and refine personal and ensemble performances, individually or in collaboration with others. | 
| MU:Pr6.1.E | Perform expressively, with appropriate interpretation and technical accuracy, and in a manner appropriate to the audience and context. | 
| MU:Re8.1.E | Support an interpretation of a musical work that reflects the creators’/performers’ expressive intent. | 
| MU:Re9.1E | Support personal evaluation of musical works and performance(s) based on analysis, interpretation, and established criteria. | 
The following South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards for Instrumental Music are addressed in the execution of this SCBDA sponsored event:
Anchor Standard 3: I can produce a characteristic tone.
Anchor Standard 4: I can perform with technical accuracy and expression.
Anchor Standard 5: I can perform using musical notation.
Anchor Standard 7: I can evaluate music.
I. Aims and Objectives
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To promote statewide interest in concert bands. 
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To recognize outstanding achievement in concert bands. 
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To provide worthwhile educational encouragement and guidance from qualified adjudicators. 
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To provide directors and students the opportunity to hear other concert bands.