The Boys' Brigade in Malaysia - Pesta 2003 Melaka

							BAND COMPETITION
Rules & Regulations

   1. This competition is only for BB Companies in Malaysia. Each Company is only
      allowed ONE entry for each category. All members of the band must be participants
      of the Pesta.
   2. The competition is divided into two categories
              FLUTE AND BUGLE
            BRASS
   3.   Each Band must consist of not less than twenty (20) members and one (1) Drum –
        Major.
   4.   Members aged 12-19 years as at 1 January 2003 are eligible to participate.
   5.   Staff-sergeants who are 20 years and below on 1 January 2003 are allowed to be a
               Drum – Major.
   6.   Presentation should not exceed 12 minutes and must include :
              QUICK MARCH
              SLOW MARCH
              STATIONARY DISPLAY
              VARIETY OF FORMATION
   7. Music selections must include two of the three categories of songs:
              CHRISTIAN
              BOYS' BRIGADE
              PATRIOTIC
   8. For FLUTE & BUGLE CATEGORY, any marching band percussion instruments
       may be used including the bell lyre, cymbal etc. Trumpets CANNOT replace the
       bugles and concert flute is NOT allowed.
   9. In the event when there are two or less teams participating in any of the
       CATEGORIES above, the Organizer will convert into a MIXED BAND CATEGORY
       competition. In this case any marching band instruments may be used
   10. Band members and Drum-Major shall wear full ceremonial uniform according to BB
       Uniform Regulations as at 1 January 1999. (Gloves, anklets, neck- scarves, band-
       lanyards and sash worn over the left bearing the BB emblem are the only additional
       items allowed).
   11. Each band will be judged on the following categories
              INSPECTION   uniform, instruments, decorations
              MUSIC        harmony, clarity, compulsory songs
              DRILL        marching and formation
              DRUM MAJOR   mace work, conducting, smartness, drill
   12. The competition for each category (as in rule #2) will only be carried out provided
       the category has three or more entries.
   13. A panel of judges will be appointed by the Pesta Organising Committee with the
       approval of the Brigade Competition Chairman. The decision of the judges will be
       final. No comments, objections or complaints shall be entertained. The Organising
       Committee reserves the right to make any alterations when deemed necessary.
   14. Practices will only be allowed at a designated time and place during the Pesta.
   15. Please direct all enquiries to the BBM Headquarters.
   16. Entry form must be submitted to BBM Headquarters by 30 September 2003.




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