2020 DCI Performers Showcase Rules Manual

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL® PERFORMERS SHOWCASE Individual & Ensemble Rules Manual © 2020 Drum Corps International 2495 Directors Row, Suite I Indianapolis, IN 46241 All rights reserved. Any use or reproduction of this document or any part of the intellectual property herewith, in any form for any reason other than those sponsored or sanctioned by Drum Corps International® without written consent of Drum Corps International® is strictly prohibited.

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL® CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS Mission Statement The mission of Drum Corps International is to bring the life-enriching benefits and enjoyment of marching music performing arts to more people worldwide. We do this by creating a stage for participating organizations to engage in education, competition, entertainment, and the promotion of individual growth. Vision Statement A world in which the positive life-transforming personal and societal benefits of marching music performing arts are widely recognized and enjoyed. Introduction The DCI Performers Showcase is designed to maintain the continuity of the DCI Individual & Ensemble competition that has been a part of the DCI World Championships since 1974. This online event format for Summer 2020 is intended to provide an alternative to the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place. Given the current circumstances, this online version will offer an opportunity for eligible performers to showcase their talents while supporting the relevance of the DCI brand as a top tier music performance activity. In the absence of a 2020 competitive season, it also provides a platform for performers, not currently active in DCI’s member corps, an extension to participate. This manual is designated by the Drum Corps International Member Organizations as its official instructions, definitions and interpretations for all events operated and governed by DCI. The material contained herein has been adopted by Drum Corps International for use at all of its sponsored and sanctioned events. The documents contained herein have been prepared and published for a better understanding among judges and participants to the procedures required by the rules approved through the Rules Process. Should further clarification be necessary, please write or call, Drum Corps International 2495 Directors Row, Suite I Indianapolis, IN 46241 317.275.1212 [email protected] for interpretation as to the intent of any rule or regulation contained herein.

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL® PERFORMERS SHOWCASE INDIVIDUAL AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST RULES FOR VIDEO SUBMISSIONS 1. ELIGIBILITY 1.1. Individual and Ensemble Contestants shall be permitted to compete in one of two classifications: 1.1.1. Under 22 years or any contestant who turns 22 years of age on or after June 1st of the current year. 1.1.2. Over 22 or any contestant who does not qualify for the Under 22 eligibility. 1.2. Ensembles will be classified based on the oldest performer. 1.3. All individual and ensemble contestants must be members of an accredited music or performing arts program from the following: 1.3.1. Drum Corps International: World corps, Open corps, SoundSport, Drumline Battle 1.3.2. Performing arts organizations including, but not limited to: WGI, DCA, BOA, Drum Corps Europe, Drum Corps UK, Drum Corps Asia, Drum Corps Japan, Japan Marching Band Association, the Field Band Federation and the World Association of Marching Show Bands 1.3.3. Scholastic performance programs associated with publicly and privately funded high schools, colleges, universities, and music conservatories. 1.4. An official entry form (registration), verifying the above qualifications, must be submitted for each individual or ensemble entrant. In adherence to the DCI Code of Conduct. Falsification of registration information will result in disqualification. 1.5. Any changes, substitutions, or additions to an entry must be accurate prior to video submission and reflect the information previously given in registration i.e. information provided on registration and video must be identical. 1.6. All video performances must remain unlisted and unpublished until after announcement of results. 1.7. All video submissions must be recorded using a single camera and be unedited performances. (See exceptions below.)

2. CATEGORIES 2.1. No performer shall compete with a unit other than their own. 2.2. Each performer may participate in a total of no more than three (3) categories. ■ One (1) Individual category, and ■ One (1) Ensemble category and ■ One (1) Mixed Ensemble 2.3. Individual submissions will be adjudicated in: ■ Brass ■ Percussion ■ Visual ■ Vocal ■ Woodwind ■ Multitrack Soloist 2.3.1. Individual Brass categories are: ■ Trumpet (Piccolo Trumpet, Flugelhorn) ■ Mellophone ■ French Horn ■ Baritone (Euphonium) ■ Trombone ■ Tuba 2.3.1.1. All traditional marching brass instruments, whether “bell front” or not, will be permitted to compete in the stated categories. 2.3.2. Individual Percussion categories are: ■ Snare Drum ■ Multiple Tenor Drum ■ Percussion Keyboard ■ Timpani ■ Multiple Percussion (any number of percussion instruments played by a solo performer including drum set) 2.3.2.1. A performer entered in any of the Individual Percussion categories, with the exception of the Multiple Percussion category, may only perform on the one (1) percussion instrument that is specified in the category title. A group of tenor drums fastened to one (1) holding apparatus or a set of Timpani are considered one (1) percussion instrument. 2.3.3. Individual Woodwind categories are: ■ Saxophone ■ Clarinet (Double Reed) ■ Flute (Piccolos) 2.3.3.1. At this time, bagpipes are ineligible.

2.3.4. Individual Vocal category performances may be performed with pre- recorded musical or audible accompaniment without any other vocals on the track or accompanied by a solo instrument e.g. piano or string instrument. In both cases, the vocals must be clearly heard above the accompaniment. 2.3.5. Individual Visual categories are: ■ Flag ■ Auxiliary Equipment ■ Dance 2.3.5.1. Performers in the Flag categories may only utilize flags, although more than one (1) flag may be used. A flag is defined as any material attached to a pole, rod, or staff other than an authorized weapon and used as a flag, with a minimum size of 8\" x 12\". Flagpoles must be at least 24\" in length. Curved and straight poles are acceptable; however, complete circles, squares, etc., to which material is attached are not flags. 2.3.5.2. A performer entered in the Auxiliary Equipment categories may utilize one (1) or more pieces of any auxiliary equipment other than flags. This equipment may be used in any combination, such as two (2) rifles, a rifle and a saber, a streamer and a ball, two (2) fans, etc. A performer utilizing a flag and another piece of equipment, other than a flag, will be entered in the Auxiliary Equipment categories. 2.3.5.3. Visual contestants may perform with pre-recorded musical or audible accompaniment. 2.3.5.4. The performance area for Visual contestants shall be no larger than 20' x 20'. For video performances, scenery can be utilized. 2.3.6. Multitrack Soloist is exclusively for online competitions. For this category, one person comprises their own ensemble, mixing the sound and video to produce a final product. 2.3.6.1. Multitrack Soloist Categories include ■ Multitrack Wind ■ Multitrack Percussion ■ Multitrack Visual ■ Multitrack Vocal 2.3.6.2. The submission shall be performed by one (1) individual on multiple screens, a minimum of two (2) instrumental voices (duet) and maximum of ten (10) voices within the category limitations. For example, an individual performing a brass quartet piece on trumpet, mellophone, baritone, and tuba or four trumpets would perform in the Multitrack Soloist Wind category.

2.3.6.3. Multitrack Soloist Wind includes brass and woodwind instruments performed by one individual. 2.3.6.4. Multitrack Soloist Percussion includes any instrumentation used in battery and field front ensembles performed by one individual. 2.3.6.5. Multitrack Soloist Visual includes all equipment permitted in the Individual Visual categories. 2.3.6.6. Multitrack Soloist Vocal includes one (1) individual performing multiple vocal parts. 2.3.6.7. Performers in the Multitrack Soloist category may record and mix their performances using available audio/visual technology. All performers should adhere to the timing and all other guidelines for the event. 2.4. Music Ensembles include: ■ Brass Ensemble ■ Percussion Ensemble ■ Bass Drum Ensemble ■ Cymbal Ensemble ■ Vocal Ensemble ■ Woodwind Ensemble ■ Mixed Ensemble 2.4.1. A minimum of two (2) and a maximum of eighteen (18) individuals may be utilized in each Ensemble except Mixed Ensembles. 2.4.2. A Mixed Ensemble is any combination of all eligible instrument categories and may consist of a minimum of four (4) individuals and a maximum of eighteen (18) individuals. 2.5. Visual Ensembles include: ■ Flag Ensemble ■ Auxiliary Ensemble ■ Dance Ensemble 2.5.1. A minimum of two (2) and a maximum of six (6) individuals may be utilized in any one (1) Visual Ensemble. 2.5.2. Performers in the Flag categories may only utilize flags, although more than one (1) flag may be used. A flag is defined as any material attached to a pole, rod, or staff other than an authorized weapon and used as a flag, with a minimum size of 8\" x 12\". Flagpoles must be at least 24\" in length. Curved and straight poles are acceptable; however, complete circles, squares, etc., to which material is attached are not flags. 2.5.3. Performers entered in the Auxiliary Equipment categories may utilize one (1) or more pieces of any auxiliary equipment other than flags. This equipment may be used in any combination, such as two (2) rifles, a rifle

and a saber, a streamer and a ball, two (2) fans, etc. A performer utilizing a flag and another piece of equipment, other than a flag, will be entered in the Auxiliary Equipment categories. 2.5.4. Visual contestants may perform with pre-recorded musical or audible accompaniment. 2.5.5. The performance area for Visual contestants shall be no larger than 20' x 20'. For video performances, scenery can be utilized. 2.6. Electronic instrumentation currently used in field or floor competitions are legal in the Percussion Ensemble and Mixed Ensemble categories only. This includes electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and other electronic instruments e.g. guitars, strings, etc. 2.6.1. Vibraphones are not considered electronic equipment and as such, can compete in individual percussion keyboard category. 2.6.2. Currently, there are no individual electronics categories including electronic keyboard and synthesizer. 2.7. Conductors for ensemble competitors are permitted, provided the conductor is a member of the unit. Conductors will be counted as part of the ensemble complement.

3. COMPETITION STRUCTURE 3.1. The total time of the submitted video shall not be more than five (5) minutes. 3.2. Each video submission must have an introduction. The introduction can be audible or a video graphic no longer than 1 minute. It should include: ■ Name of each performer ■ Organization represented and/or hometown ■ Name of musical selection 3.3. Each entrant shall perform a piece that may not be less than 2:30 minutes nor more than 4:00 minutes. 3.4. Other than the optional introductory graphics, the video shall be a single unedited camera shot focused on the performer(s) i.e. \"real-time\" but simply recorded and not enhanced through mixing and editing. 3.5. Ensemble video production: 3.5.1. If current stay at home restrictions have been lifted and the performers are able to assemble in a single location, ensemble performances may be recorded using a single camera shot. 3.5.2. If performers are unable to gather because of restrictions or geographic limitations, they may utilize software to create a compilation submission featuring all the performers. In this instance, the compilation of performers must not be edited, enhanced or overdubbed in any manner. If this basic compilation requirement is not fulfilled, the ensemble submission will be disqualified.

4. JUDGING AND SCORE SHEETS 4.1. All timing and judging shall start with the first note of music and will end with the completion of music, between 2:30 and 4 minutes. 4.2. Performers will receive recorded feedback throughout the presentation and by way of summary comments following their performance. 4.3. One judge will be utilized to adjudicate each of the categories. 4.4. Two (2) judges - one (1) Wind and one (1) Percussion, will adjudicate the category of Mixed Ensemble. Their scores will be averaged. 4.5. All scoring, other than penalties, will be done on an evaluation, build-up basis. 4.6. Brass, Percussion, Vocal, and Woodwind contestants shall be evaluated as follows: Excellence 100 points Effect 100 points 200 points divided by 2 = Total Score Subtotal 4.7. Visual contestants shall be evaluated as follows: Repertoire/Composition 100 points Performance/Showmanship 100 points 200 points divided by 2 = Total Score Subtotal

5. PENALTIES 5.1. A competitor violating any requirement of section 1.0 shall be disqualified and their position in the contest shall be forfeited. 5.2. A 1/10th of a point penalty shall be assessed for each three (3) seconds of overtime or under time for all performances. 5.3. A minimum of five (5) points in penalty will be assessed for the use of any illegal equipment or instrument. 5.4. A competitor violating any rule, or part of a rule, for which no specific penalty is herein provided, shall be penalized for each such violation not less than 1/10th of a point nor more than disqualification. 5.5. Only the I&E Chief Judge may assess a penalty. Judges and/or tabulators must report all rule violations to the I&E Chief Judge. 5.6. All penalties will be subtracted from the FINAL score (or averaged score of pairs of judges). 5.7. All performers are subject to the DCI Code of Conduct and violations may result in disqualification.