Praise Band

DESCRIPTION:

A praise band consists of students performing a worship set of music while playing instruments and singing.

AGE GROUPS:

Participants must be in the 6th-12th grade by the time of Celebrate Life in May. Each District President is responsible for who may/may not participate from their district.

GENERAL RULES:

Instrumental entries may use music, including keyboard. Participants must give an original copy of the performance material to the judges.
All entries shall be of a religious nature with the exception of instrumentals. Classical music is permitted.
Only use the sound system that is provided.
Each praise band will be allowed setup time; 15 minutes performance time; 10 minutes tear down. Exceeding the time limit will result in a 2 point deduction. Each praise band shall present a worship set lasting no fewer than 10 minutes and no longer than 15 minutes.

SCHEDULE:

The schedule will be emailed out to district coordinators prior to the event. If a particular performance time is desired because of extenuating circumstances(such as distance to be traveled), indicate preferred time on your registration form. If a scheduled performance time does not work, stop by the Fine Arts office in the Larsen Fine Arts Center to have your performance time changed.
Praise Bands will perform on Thursday starting at 1:00 P.M.
All score sheets may be picked up in the main lobby of the Larsen Fine Arts Center on Friday, no sooner than 2 hours after the performance.

POLICY STATEMENTS:

All Superior/Excellent ratings will be taken as a percentage of the district total entries. Each district will garner grand trophy points with the 1st place district receiving the most and the 11th place district receiving the least.
You may only participate once per category. District choir members may sing in addition to their local church youth choir. Please dress appropriately for your activity.