Question about UIL rules - Marching

[stoli]

I have a couple of questions concerning UIL Marching competition rules.

 

1.  Is it ok for the band directors to signal/communicate with the band during performance?

 

2.  Are there any rules on the use of individual microphones/electronics on the field?  Or is it anything goes?

 

Just curious, several of us were having a debate this weekend.  And, if you want to, what are the rules in the BOA type competitions?

 

Thanks!

[Xenon]

1. Yes

2. Anything Goes

 

This applies to both UIL and BOA.

[stoli]

Thanks!,

I just found info clarifying amplification. Evidently there is a proposed amendment to limit amplification of woodwinds to solos and section features. Some thought it was already in effect.

[Hard Core Band Fan]

It must be allowed as I saw one 5A's band director at Reeves stadium this past Saturday talking to his front ensemble and directing during the entire show. It was blatant enough for the judges to see it, so it must be okay.

[takigan]

The band director may conduct the band if he/she chooses.  This is actually very common with 1A bands, who not only give the drum majors instruments, but also make the 7th and 8th graders suit up for additional numbers.

[mariov2]

Can marching techs conduct on the edge of the field? There is a part in our show where we spread out to where people on the edges cant see any of the drum majors so 2 marching techs get on the 20 yard mark and conduct. 

[Xenon]

  On 10/28/2013 at 4:41 PM, mariov2 said:

Can marching techs conduct on the edge of the field? There is a part in our show where we spread out to where people on the edges cant see any of the drum majors so 2 marching techs get on the 20 yard mark and conduct. 

 

Yes.