Ensemble Classifications

Instrumental

• CB - Concert Band
• JE -  Jazz Ensemble
• OR - Full Orchestra
• SO - String Orchestra
• GE - Guitar Ensemble

Choral

• JS - Jazz Choir
• ME - Men's Choir
• MC -  Mixed Choir
• RC - Renaissance Choir (performing appropriate Renaissance literature)
• TC - Treble Choir (mixed ensemble performing SA or SSA literature. Must have both girls and boys with unchanged voices).
• WC - Women's Choir (all girl ensemble performing SA, SSA or SSAA literature).

All ensembles will be further classified under the following categories:

• HIGH SCHOOL - Grades 9-12
• JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - Grades 7-9
• MIDDLE SCHOOL - Grades 6-8
• ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Grades K-6

• CLASS A - accredited school enrollment less than 760 students
• CLASS AA - accredited school enrollment 750 or higher
• CLASS AAA - school age community ensemble and non-accredited schools only

All performances are for Rating Only. Organizations will receive a plaque with the appropriate rating of Superior, Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor