Saturday, October 24, 2026

Overview

The Black Belt Marching Classic web page has links to all contest information, registration, maps, scoresheets, directions, and more! 

• We will award "Superior Performance" and “Best-in-Class” in the following captions: Band, Percussion, Drum Major, Guard, Majorette (Feature/Line), and Dance Line. 

• two (2) Guard members compose a competitive line; likewise, Two (2) or more majorettes will be judged as a line.  Feature Twirlers will be judged separately from the line.  A single majorette will automatically be considered “Feature.” 

• We will also award "Most Entertaining Band" and "Most Outstanding Soloist".  A combination of G.E. score and judges’ vote will determine the Most Entertaining Band. 

CLASSIFICATION OF BANDS

Class A: 0 - 20 Winds  

Class B: 21 - 35  Winds        

Class C: 36 - 50 Winds

Class D: 51 - 70 Winds

Class E: 71+ Winds

Scoring will be as follows:  

Music /Routines:                  50 points

Marching/Technique:           30 points 

General Effect :                     20 points

85-100 (Class A 80-100):      Superior Rating - I

70-84.9 (Class A 70-79.9):    Excellent - II

69.9 or Less:                         Good - III     

AWARDS

*All units receiving a superior or an excellent will receive a trophy*

• Best in Class Drum Major

• Best in Class Percussion

• Best in Class Color Guard

• Best in Class Majorettes

• Best in Class Dance Team

• Best in Class Band

• Best Overall Drum Major

• Best Overall Woodwinds

• Best Overall Brass

• Best Overall Percussion

• Best Overall Color Guard

• Best Overall Majorettes

• Best Overall Dance Team

• Best Overall Soloist(s)

• Best Overall General Effect

• Best Overall Visual Performance

• Best Overall Music Performance

GENERAL ADMISSION: 

$10.00 (CASH) AT THE GATE