CLASSIFICATIONS
Classification is based on a four year total enrollment of your high school as of the October 1st count. If you are a 3 year high school, you must adjust your enrollment upward by adding 1/3 of the enrollment to the 3 year enrollment figure. Class A 1-599 Class AA 600-1199 Class AAA 1200 and up
Open Class Concert and Jazz Bands Each school may enter a second Concert or Jazz Band in the Open Class category provided there are no duplications or pre-approved duplications of personnel. Enter your first group as 1, second as 2, along with the ensemble name, i.e. Concert Band 1, Concert Band 2, Jazz Band 1, Jazz Band 2.
Orchestras and Concert Choirs are entered for Ratings Only
ENTRY FEE
$100 per Unit Entry
$100 for each Concert Band or Orchestra
$100 for each Jazz Band
All Entry Fees are waived if your school marches in the parade
$75 for Concert Choirs
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSIFICATIONS
Class A 1-499 Class AA 500 and up Middle Schools may only enter concert bands, jazz bands and concert choirs for ratings only. Parade Bands may compete for a competitive score or ratings only.
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD
Given to the school accumulating the most points by rankings in each competitive category.
The Awards presented by the Cañon City Music and Blossom Festival provide an incentive for students in various performing organizations to strive for musical excellence in their performances. As a reward for these accomplishments, we present distinctive and impressive trophies that are sure to provide many years of pride and fond memories.
AWARDS
Festival Plaques for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each category, each class. Trophies for Auxiliary, Percussion, Drum Major, Soloist and Sections. Orchestras and Concert Choirs receiving a Superior Rating.
