Original Music Required: Photocopied must will result in automatic significant penalties. No photocopied music may be used, whether for judges, contests, or accompanists. (See limited exceptions in General Music Rules 10, 11, 12, and 13.)
Two class distinctions shall be made in the categories of Choral Group, Handbell/Handchime Choir, and Orchestra/Band. Class A groups in these categories are allowed to participate at the Class AA level if they did so at their state competition. Divisions will be as follows, unless noted otherwise in the Annual Update.
Class A………….60 or fewer students in senior high (grades 9–12)
Class AA………..61 or more students in senior high (grades 9–12)
BJU will provide up to four six-foot tables or three eight-foot tables but no pads for handbell competitions.
Only senior high students may participate; however, this requirement is waived for the following exceptions: students in grades 7 and 8 may compete in Orchestra/Band and Handbell/Handchime Choir. No 7th or 8th graders may stay in residence halls.
Percussion instruments that will be provided only for percussion solo, orchestra/band, or large instrumental ensemble are the following:
Due to storage space constraints, all bands/ensembles must use the BJU instruments listed below and not bring their own.
Percussion instruments that will be provided by BJU at both the warm-up and performance locations include:
Any other percussion instruments that may be needed must be supplied by you or borrowed from another visiting school.