User blog:UKballProductions/MIBBA Contests

As you know, I am the head of the Mapperdonian International Brass Band Association. I just wanted to set out how I will run these contests.

First, there will be two types of contest. Marking
 * 1) Set Work: These will have a test piece selected before the contest, bands can then enter, and then there will be a draw selected at random. The winning band will be determined with a randomizer.
 * 2) Entertainment: These are more light-hearted, with the bands choosing the program for themselves. These will be chosen under a time limit there must be a solo piece (ie an individual player does a solo accompanied by the band), and there needs to be a file for the adjudicator (who is independent) to listen to and a program order. The adjudicator will then draw the bands, and then listen to the programs and mark each band out of 100 for each performance. The winner is the band that has the most marks.
 * 3) March: This is yet to be approved and will be discussed in further detail later.

This only applies for Entertainment contests

The independent adjudicator will mark the program in two areas - Musical Accuracy, getting 50% of the total marks, and Entertainment, making up the other 50%. Musical Accuracy is ascertained from the video, and is basically how well the band played, while Entertainment is decided based on the Adjudicator's preferences and which performances he found entertaining. The band that gets the most marks in the Entertainment section alone will get a special prize, as will the band with the Best Soloist.

Ranking

This is yet to be decided on