Awards

The awards and trophies presented by Music SHOWCASE Festivals provide an incentive for the students in the various performing organizations to strive for musical excellence in their performances while being adjudicated by some of the nation's finest musicians and music educators. As a reward for these efforts and accomplishments, Music SHOWCASE Festivals presents distinctive and impressive trophies that are sure to provide many years of pride and fond memories.

Choral

MIXED CONCERT CHOIR High School (Class AAA, Class AA, and Class A) Middle School (Class AA and Class A) Junior High School Elementary School	TREBLE CHOIR, WOMEN'S CHOIR, MEN'S CHOIR, SHOW CHOIR, JAZZ/SWING CHOIR, CHAMBER/MADRIGAL CHOIR, GOSPEL CHOIR, AND BARBERSHOP QUARTET/CHOIR High School Middle School Junior High School Elementary School

MIXED CONCERT CHOIR

High School (Class AAA, Class AA, and Class A)
Middle School (Class AA and Class A)
Junior High School
Elementary School

TREBLE CHOIR, WOMEN'S CHOIR, MEN'S CHOIR, SHOW CHOIR, JAZZ/SWING CHOIR, CHAMBER/MADRIGAL CHOIR, GOSPEL CHOIR, AND BARBERSHOP QUARTET/CHOIR

High School
Middle School
Junior High School
Elementary School

1st through 5th place trophies for each performing category in each class will be awarded.

Outstanding Soloist, Section, and Accompanist Awards are also presented at the judges' discretion.

Instrumental

CONCERT BAND, JAZZ ENSEMBLE, ORCHESTRA, STRING ORCHESTRA, AND PARADE REVIEW

High School (Class AAA, Class AA, and Class A) Middle School (Class AA and Class A) High School	Junior High School Junior High/Middle School Elementary School

High School (Class AAA, Class AA, and Class A)
Middle School (Class AA and Class A)
High School

Junior High School
Junior High/Middle School
Elementary School

1st through 5th place trophies for each performing category in each class will be awarded. Outstanding Soloist and Section Awards are also presented. Outstanding Drum Major, Drum Line, and Auxiliary Awards for Parade Review may be presented when there are two or more groups (at the judges' discretion).

Overall Grand Champion

Presented to the highest scoring ensemble in Junior High/Middle School and High School divisions. (More awards may be given at larger festivals) Instrumental Choral

Presented to the highest scoring ensemble in Junior High/Middle School and High School divisions. (More awards may be given at larger festivals)

Instrumental
Choral

Grand Sweepstakes Award

If a location has more than one festival date, a Grand Sweepstakes Award will be presented to the highest scoring Instrumental and Choral group for all dates combined. This award will be presented after the festival season has concluded and all scores have been reviewed usually the second week in June. Recipients will be notified by email and the results will be posted on our website.

Ratings

In addition to a trophy, each performing organization will also receive a distinctive medal and ribbon signifying their rating. SUPERIOR - Gold Medal EXCELLENT - Silver Medal	Ratings are based on the following point scale: 85-100 (Superior) and 70-84.9 (Excellent) High School Instrumental High School Choral Junior High/Middle School Instrumental Junior High/Middle School Choral

In addition to a trophy, each performing organization will also receive a distinctive medal and ribbon signifying their rating.

SUPERIOR - Gold Medal
EXCELLENT - Silver Medal

Ratings are based on the following point scale: 85-100 (Superior) and 70-84.9 (Excellent)

High School Instrumental
High School Choral
Junior High/Middle School Instrumental
Junior High/Middle School Choral

RATING ONLY: Performing organizations entering for "Rating Only" will receive a Superior or Excellent Rating with the appropriate trophy and medal. Your group will not receive a placement or be eligible for the Overall Championship or the Grand Sweepstakes Trophy.