Date: November 4-6, 2024
Location: McNeese State University, Cowboy Stadium, Lake Charles
Traditional and Corps Style Competition
There is no qualifier to enter the State Marching Championship Competition.
SCHEDULE – STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Complete Schedule
Monday Schedule
Tuesday Schedule
Wednesday Schedule
Gate opens one hour before each day’s first performance.
Admission is $15 on Monday and Tuesday. Admission is $10 on Wednesday.
Information about pictures, t-shirts, patches, etc. will be released soon.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE – for Directors
The schedule includes the times and warm-up areas.
Registration:
Form – all forms must be submitted online. However, there is a paper form available for those who need it for a bookkeeper.
Entry Fee: $350
Videography Fee: $40
Fees can be paid by check or credit card.
If paying by check: Make check out to Louisiana Music Educators Association and mail it with your emailed confirmation to Scotty Walker, LMEA Executive Director, 410 Holden Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506. Postmark deadline is August 30, 2024.
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2024 (midnight)
Late entries will be assessed a fee of $50 and will be assigned the first performance position in their respective class if received after schedule is set.
Classifications:
Classifications will be assigned once all entries have been received and will be based on the total number of performers. (Total number of performers includes winds, battery, front ensemble, colorguard, auxilliary, and drum majors.)
Announcer Notes:
Announcer notes will be submitted by google form to be sent to all registered directors by October 18, 2024.
Awards:
Superior Awards (score of 80 or higher):
- Band
- Percussion
- Auxiliary
Overall awards for each classification (does not include auxiliary or percussion scores):
- Class State Champion
Class 1st Runner-up
Class 2nd Runner-up
Caption awards for each classification:
- 1st Place Percussion
2nd Place Percussion - 1st Place Colorguard
2nd Place Colorguard - 1st Place Overall Music
2nd Place Overall Music - 1st Place Overall Visual
2nd Place Overall Visual - 1st Place Overall General Effect
2nd Place Overall General Effect