Absolutely no photocopied music is allowed. See manual for the required music for judges, competitors, directors, and accompanists. The manual describes rare circumstances where copies are permitted, such as the note below. See general music rule 15.
Use of iPads—Use of an iPad for ease of page turns with an original to back it up is acceptable. The original must be present so judges can easily see that there is a purchased original for every copy made to facilitate page turns.
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.
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.
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.