Festival 2 U
Perform and compete at your school. That’s right. We will take the festival to you!
Choose a day from one of our festival blocks and compete with other schools in the area during that time frame. We will provide quality adjudicators, a motivational awards ceremony with trophies, and of course, our unique touch to make this event an amazing experience for your students. Grand Champion and place awards will be streamed live at the end of each festival block.
Festival 2 U is offered to all schools in the Rio Grande Valley within a 100-mile radius. A minimum registration requirement of two performing groups is required per school to participate.
Festival Block 1 April 1-13
Festival Block 2 April 15-27
Festival Block 3
April 29-May 11
Festival Block 4 May 13-24
Pricing
Registration Fee:
$ Per Performing Group (Non-refundable)
Performance Fee:
$ Per Performing Group
Event Details
Adjudication:
Competition Ensembles – receive ratings and ranking within their classification
Ratings Only Ensembles – receive only ratings and comments, no ranking
Comments Only – adjudicator comments only, no ratings or ranking
Adjudication Rating Scale
Division I – Superior (860-1000)
Division II – Excellent (710-859)
Division III – Good/Average (560-709)
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Awards:
Grand Champion Trophy – awarded to one high school and junior high
Division I and II Trophies – awarded in each classification for competition and ratings only ensembles
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Trophies – awarded in each classification for competition ensembles
Participation Plaque – comments only groups and competing groups receiving other ratings
Requirements:
Band – two selections
Orchestra – three selections
Jazz and Mariachi – three compositions of contrasting style
Choral – three selections
Dance – no limitations
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Time Allotment:
Band and Orchestra – 30 minutes maximum
Jazz and Mariachi – 15 minutes maximum
Choral – 25 minutes maximum
Dance – 7.5 minutes maximum
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Equipment Provided:
N/A
Cases:
N/A
Awards Ceremony:
Special Arrangements
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