KLWMBC
Kuala Lumpur World Marching Band Competition 2010
Last Updated on Saturday, 31 July 2010 13:03
About Present Malaysia Productions Sdn. Bhd.
Present Malaysia Productions Sdn. Bhd. is the event organizer and brand custodian for the KLWMBC series of international marching band competitions. The company was incorporated in 2006 for the purpose of organizing the first KLWMBC. The company has since registered the KLWMBC name and logo and holds all intellectual property rights to the brand marks.
Aside from organizing the KLWMBC on an annual basis, the company is active in the development of marching bands here in Malaysia. These activities include the coaching and development of performances of many of the local school bands.
Application for Participation
Please submit an application form for participation by e-mail to the following
address no later than 30 June, 2010 : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Participation Fees
A participation fee of USD 15 per person is imposed on all participating international bands. The fee only applies to performing members of the band. A deposit of USD800 has to be paid upon confirmation of participation.
For local bands, the fee is RM25 per person and the deposit amount is RM1,000.
Deadlines
For International Bands ONLY:
Registration of Participation : 15 July, 2010
together with payment of deposit of USD800
Full payment of Participation Fees : 31 July, 2010
FFull payment for accommodation, meals and transportation : 15 August, 2010
Accommodation
All participating bands may choose to stay at either hotels or hostels.in Kuala Lumpur. The cost of board and lodging are :
- Hostel plus 3 meals a day : USD35 per person per day
- 3-star rated hotel plus 3 meals a day : USD55 per person per day
- 4-star rated hotel plus 3 meals a day : USD65 per person per day
The above hotel charges are based on twin-sharing basis.
Transportation
All transportation from the KL International Airport to hotels and from hotels to all performing venues is provided at NO EXTRA CHARGES. This includes air-conditioned buses, and trucks for carrying of instruments. Additional tours or excursions can be requested but extra charges will be incurred.
Marching Band Definitions
Division (Based on Development)
- Division I (Advanced level for the type of band):
- All bands who have participated in Division 1 (or the equivalent) at a recognized international or national band competition
- Bands may apply for placement in Division 1 based upon their development and most recent ratings.
- Bands currently in a lower division may be placed in Division 1 based upon their development and competition results presented in their application resume.
- Division II (Intermediate for the type of band):
- Bands who have not participated in Division I (or the equivalent) at a recognized competition
- Bands may apply for placement in Division II based upon their development and most recent ratings.
- Bands currently in a Division II may be placed in Division II based upon their development and competition results presented in their application resume.
Date/Time
Activities
Overall
- Winner : Championship Trophy and USD10,000
- 1st Runner-up : Trophy and USD5,000
- 2nd Runner-up : Trophy and USD2,500
Local Bands
- Winner : Trophy and USD5,000
- 1st Runner-up : Trophy and USD3,000
- 2nd Runner-up : Trophy and USD1,500
Junior: Bands in which all the participating band members are less than 16 years of age during the competition
Senior: Bands that do not qualify for the Junior category and whose participating band members are all less than 23 years of age during the competition
Open: Bands in which any of the participating band members are over the age of 22 during the competition
Class (Based on Band Size)
- A Less than 65 performing members
- AA 65 to 100 performing members
- AAA 101 to 150 performing members
- AAAA Over 150 performing members
Type (Based on Forming Association)
- Community
- University
- Military
- School
- Fraternal
- Professional
Composition (Based on Instrumentation)
- Harmony Band
- Woodwind & Percussion Band
- Pipe & Percussion Band
- Brass & Percussion Band (Traditional)
- Drums Corps
- Percussion Band
- Fanfare Band (Bugle Band)
- Specialty Band
- Novelty Band
Rules and regulations for the Judgement and performance rating are established by the World Association of Marching Show Bands.
The bands entry classification will be defined based upon the Marching Show Band Definitions list. Bands will be notified of their definition a minimum of 90 days in advance of the event. A band may submit a request for a change of its definition up to 60 days prior to the event. All performers must be a member of the band being judged.
There are no test pieces, obligatory formations or figures. All participating bands perform compositions of their choice. Compositions are to be suitable for the division in which the band is placed.
Rules and Regulations – 2010 KL World Marching Show Band Competition
SHOW COMPETITION
The performance area available is 60 meters (width) by 60 meters. All bands will be offered a minimum of a one hour rehearsal time at a practice site with a minimum of 60 meters by 60 meters.
Electrical power will not be provided. Internal combustion generators will not be allowed.
Carts to move equipment on and off the performance area will be allowed. No internal combustion engines may be used to tow or power the carts.
The total time allowed in a performance area during the Competition Preliminaries and Finals is a maximum of eighteen (18) minutes. This includes entry and set up, show performance, takedown and exit.
Entrance and set up - Not Judged: While announcements are being made and the previous band is exiting, the next performing band will enter from a defined entry point without playing. A soft non performance percussion sound that does not interfere with the announcements is allowed if required by the entering band. The total time allowed begins when the first band personnel pass the defined entry point. All equipment and materials required for the performance including markers and props are to be carded in upon entrance.
No permanent floor markings will be provided or allowed unless agreed by all bands competing in a particular time slot. Set up of props and auxiliary instruments should begin immediately as the band enters the venue.
A band may choose to eliminate the entrance portion. If they choose to do so, the Judges must be notified in advance. The total allowed time and the total performance time does not change if this option is exercised.
Performance - Judged: The announcer shall first ask if the band is ready. After the band replies, the announcer shall ask the band to begin their performance. Performance time begins when the first sound of the band's show is produced. Minimum performance time is ten (10) minutes. All judgement ceases after twelve (12) minutes of performance time.
Take down and exit - Not Judged: While announcements are being made and the next band is entering, the previous performing band will exit through a defined exit point without playing. A soft, non-performance percussion sound that does not interfere with the announcements is allowed if required by the exiting band. Exit and take down should begin immediately after the announcer thanks the band for their performance. The total time ends when the last band personnel have passed the defined exit point. All equipment and materials including markers and props are to be removed at this time.
Finals
The following process will be used to determine which bands will qualify for admission to the Kuala Lumpur World Marching Band Competition Finals.
The number of the bands admitted to the finals will be limited to TEN (10) bands. The finalists will be taken from the bands that have achieved a mark of 75 or more in the Competition Preliminaries based upon the following criteria.
- The two bands with the highest qualifying marks
- The highest scoring band from each of the nations participating, each from a separate nation.
- The highest scoring band from the Junior Division
- The three (3) highest scoring bands from the host nation
In the case of the nation(s) from which the two bands with the highest qualifying marks come, the next highest scoring band from that nation will be admitted to the Finals. If there are more nations qualifying than openings available, admission will be determined by those qualifying bands having the highest preliminary scores.
- If any of the nations participating do not qualify a band under these criteria, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to fill any openings in finals by admitting the next highest scoring band with qualifying marks.
- In the event of a tie between bands, which individually would qualify for the finals, all bands so tied will advance to the Competition Finals.
- At the sole discretion of the jury, additional bands may be admitted to the finals based on National representation.
Performance order for Finals shall be based upon the marks achieved in the preliminaries. The performances will commence starting with the lowest qualifying score and continue to the highest qualifying score.
Training and Rehearsals
Each of the bands participating in the show competition will have an opportunity for training in the stadium on the days before their competitions. Times of training will be fixed in each band's individual timetable. There will be training facilities and exercise areas that are available within short distance for daily use. Areas and times of training are fixed in each band's timetable.
- The band's ability and performance will be judged within their own individual form and style. The choice of form and style is not judged.
- Judgement for a non-instrumental auxiliary unit is included in each band's score. When there is no auxiliary unit, that portion of the score is based upon the performance of the instrumentalists.
- Division I and II bands shall be judged to the same standard.
- Prizes will be awarded based upon the scores awarded by the International Jury.
The overall ratings required to qualify for prizes are:
- First Prize 85+ (Honours 90+)
- Second Prize 80 to 84.9
- Third Prize 75 to 79.9
All bands will be given a statement of final standing by definition based upon their own categorization, separate from any prizes awarded.
JUDGING
Judging will be conducted by a jury of a minimum of four international judges. Judges are all accredited by the World Association of Marching Show Bands. They will be selected from different regions of the world. The jury will be structured in the following manner:
Caption 1: MUSIC
- Music Repertoire - This sub caption is to evaluate the quality of the musical arrangement, the needed training of the performers, demand and suitability in relation to performer ability, entertainment potential, instrumentation, pulse, variety, blend, idiom etc. What did the designers offer to the program and the performers?
- Music Performance - This sub caption is to evaluate the quality of the music performance displayed by the performers. Criteria among others are: Technique, artistry, tone quality, intonation, interpretation, expression, uniformity, stamina, transparency, clarity, balance and blend, articulation, dynamics, phrasing, pulse, feel, style, accuracy, control of Tempo & Rhythmic patterns, audio Phasing and vertical alignment of rhythmic patterns.
Caption 2: VISUAL
- Visual Repertoire - This sub caption is to evaluate the quality of the visual design and the needed training of the performers. The criteria are among others are: Level, demand, variety, integration, form and style, simultaneous responsibilities, suitability to performers. What did the designers offer to the program and the performers?
- Visual Performance - This sub caption is to evaluate the quality of the performance displayed by the performers. Criteria among others are: Interpretation, uniformity, forms, movement proficiency facility and alignment, element integration including synchronization, continuity, coordination, blend, flow, support, demand, poise, cohesion, clarity, transparency, deportment, presentation, appropriateness, patial awareness, control of movement, momentum, equipment handling and intensity.
Caption 3: MUSIC EFFECT
- Music Design - This sub caption is to evaluate the ingredients in the design and the training that created effect from a musical perspective.What did the musical designer put in that could create effect? There should be a relationship between the visual design and the musical design.
- Music Performance - This sub caption is to evaluate the performance of the performers that creates effect. Criteria among others: Professionalism, showmanship, virtuosity, creativity, emotional contour, sensitivity, flow, blend, continuity, spirit, intensity, focus, member communication, and audience engagement.
Caption 4: VISUAL EFFECT
- Visual Design - This sub caption is to evaluate the ingredients in design and training that created effect from a visual perspective. What did the visual designer put in that could create effect. There should be a relationship between the visual design and the musical design.
- Visual Performance - This sub caption is to evaluate the performance of the performers that creates effect. Criteria are among others: Professionalism, showmanship, virtuosity, creativity, emotional contour, sensitivity, flow, blend, continuity, spirit, intensity, focus, member communication, and audience engagement.
Total Possible Score: 100 Points
Scoring Records
The guidelines to be followed by each judge:
- Each judge will tape record their comments. The band's score will be registered in the relevant caption sheets that will be part of the event's records.
- After each bands performance the scores will be displayed for public recognition. For bands without an auxiliary a separate caption sheet will be provided that directly applies to the type of band being judged based upon the performance of the musicians only.
The audio tape from each judge with comments will be provided to each participating band at the end of the Preliminaries and at the end of Finals. The Overall Rating Score Sheet(s) for each band without comments will be compiled and distributed to the band for their performance(s) at the conclusion of the Competition. Each band's caption score sheets will be retained for the records for one year by WAMSB.Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Preliminaries and the Finals. Each band will be given a list ranking them by Definition based upon their Division, Category, Class, Type and Composition when it is available after being compiled by the Supervising Judge.A Reserve Judge method shall be employed. Judging assignments may be changed by the Supervising Judge between the Preliminaries and the Finals.
