Concert Band Competition Classes

Class AAAA
Concert Bands, Symphonic Bands, or Wind Ensembles from High Schools having an enrolment of 1501 or more

Class AAA
Concert Bands, Symphonic Bands, or Wind Ensembles from High Schools having an enrolment of 1001-1500 (grades 9-12)

Class AA
Concert Bands, Symphonic Bands, or Wind Ensembles from High Schools having an enrollment of 501-1000 (grades 9-12)

Class A
Concert Bands, Symphonic Bands, or Wind Ensembles from High Schools having an enrollment of 500 or less (grades 9-12)

2nd Band - Open Class
Schools having more than one concert band may enter this class. Performing members of 2nd band cannot be members of 1st group. School enrollment is not considered under this classification.

Novice
Designed for first year schools, schools with a new director, schools entering their
first major competition or schools entering more than two groups in one event.


Jr./Middle School - Open Class
Grades 6-8, Open Class regardless of school enrollment