COVID-19 UPDATE

​The state marching band committee supports the decision to open registration for marching band competitions. We understand that plans for a competitive marching band season may change due to decisions beyond our control. At the same time, it is important to provide students an outlet to perform if we are able. As our state continues to move through the phases of reopening, precautions must be taken. Show hosts, please begin thinking about what your show will look like and have discussions with your administration as to how you can run a competition safely. In an effort to ease some of the stress this year, the committee has lifted the minimum time requirement for marching band performances. 
The marching band committee and NCBA Executive Board has decided to move forward with the implementation of new sheets and judging for the upcoming fall 2020 season. The new weighting system was highly favored by band directors across the state. If you haven't been using the state sheets, please take a look at these changes and consider doing a state-sanctioned show. Let us know if there are still changes that you feel need to be made. The updates/changes are outlined below. 
  1. Change the Music Performance Ensemble evaluation to a “What & How” sub-caption evaluation
  2. Change the Music Performance Individual evaluation to a “What & How” sub-caption evaluation
  3. Change the caption weighting to: MPE - 25%, MPI - 15%, ME - 20%, VP - %20, VE - 20%
  4. Reduce the judging panel to only utilize one Music Effect Adjudicator
  5. Remove the requirement for adjudicators to provide written commentary on the evaluation sheet
There are may uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on various marching arts activities. We hope that everyone is staying safe.
The band programs of the North Carolina Bandmasters Eastern District are proud to offer the following marching band competitions this year for directors, in-state or out-of-state, to enter their band in for competition. The following competitions are listed from earliest to latest in the year.

WEST CRAVEN BAND CLASSIC
​September 26, 2020
Cory Lipsky - Director of Bands
West Craven High School
Phone: 252-244-3206
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

MONARCH INVITATIONAL
​October 3, 2020
Aaron Kingsberry - Director of Bands
Northside High School
Phone: 910-455-4868
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

45th Annual - PEANUT FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS
October 3, 2020
Lynn Dale - Director of Bands
John A. Holmes High School
Phone: 252-482-8426
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

WHITE OAK BAND CLASSIC
October 10, 2020
John Russell - Director of Bands
White Oak High School
Phone: 910-455-1541
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

TOPSAIL PIRATE CLASSIC
October 17, 2020
Jake Wentzek - Director of Bands
Topsail High School
Phone: 910-319-1810
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

PANTHER BAND CLASSIC
October 17, 2020
Nick Stanley - Director of Bands
Pasquotank County High School
Phone: 252-337-6880
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

GREENE CENTRAL BAND DAY
October 24, 2020
Andrew Howell - Director of Bands
Greene Central High School
Phone: 252-290-7553
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

CRYSTAL COAST BAND CLASSIC
October 31, 2020
Jorge Benitez - Director of Bands
Havelock High School
Phone: 252-444-5117
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes