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THE MARCHING CONTEST

Dear High School Band Director,

The Marching Contest is a new and innovative marching contest.  We were
able to take several great ideas and put them all together in one fabulous
contest.  Please take this opportunity to learn more about The Marching
Contest.  

The Marching Contest will hold 2 events this year.  The first will be
October 3 in Denton, Texas at the University of North Texas.  The second
will be October 17 in Bedford, Texas at Pennington Field.

The bands will be qualified to enter the contest on a first come basis. 
Performance times will be based on a random drawing.  There will be 30
bands competing in a preliminary event.  Awards will be presented to the
top 3 bands in 3 classes.  The group will then be narrowed to the top 10
scoring bands, which will compete in a final competition.  Awards will be
presented to all of the final bands on the field in a full retreat
ceremony.  

There will be 7 highly qualified judges focusing on specific areas.  There
will be 4 judges in the stands and 3 on the field.  One judge will focus on
music performance ensemble worth 20 points and another judge will focus on
music performance individual worth 20 points.  These two scores will be
averaged to obtain a maximum of 20 total points.  One judge will focus on
visual performance ensemble worth 20 points and another judge will focus on
visual performance individual worth 20 points.  These two scores will be
averaged to obtain a maximum of 20 total points. Two judges will focus on
general effect music worth 20 points each.  These scores will be added to
obtain a maximum of 40 points.  One judge will focus on general effect
visual worth 20 points.

The Marching Contest will also have a Scholarship Program.  This
Scholarship will be awarded to a predetermined person who will be randomly
select for all the participating bands.  The members of each band will
select a person who they feel would be the most deserving of this award.

The Scholarship award will only go to someone who will be attending college
the following school year.  This person will receive Scholarship money from
an interest bearing account for the next 4 years to attend a college of
their choice.  At the end of 4 years the account will be depleted of all
monies.  The amount of the Scholarship will be based on the final profit of
the contests. The Scholarship Program will just get bigger every year as
The Marching Contest grows.

A lot of things are going on behind the scene.  It takes a tremendous
amount of timing, coordination and planning to make a 15-minute performance
run like clockwork.  The Marching Contest will take control and guide you
through every stage of the contest.  We will furnish you with viewpoints
from 7 judges to help you improve your band.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about The Marching
Contest, please contact us.  We will be more than happy to assist you in
any way possible.  If you have any special needs or requirements, please
let us know about them.  No obstacle is too big to over come when the joy
of a child is involved.

To obtain contest applications, you can write, phone or e-mail The Marching
Contest using the information listed below.  Or you may print the contest
application at the bottom of this letter.

Everyone connected with The Marching Contest is very excited about the
upcoming year.  We anxiously await your reply.

Thank you,

Terry Peterson
President of TMC

The Marching Contest
5516 Dublin Lane
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Phone No. 817-485-3436
E-mail tdmab@flash.net


Contest Application for:

October 3,1998 - Denton, Texas
Fouts Field - University Of North Texas  ______

October 17,1998 - Bedford, Texas
Pennington Field - HEB                      __________

Please check one or both contests that you would like to enter.
__________________________________________________

________________________________________
School Name
________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________
City, State Zip

Phone No. _______________________________

Band Name ______________________________

Band Director ____________________________

No. Of Busses And Trucks _________________

Total No. Of Members In The Band __________

High School Enrollment ___________________
Classification Is Determined By School Enrollment
___________________________________________________

Contest entry fees are $250.00 per event.  To insure acceptance in either
or both of the contests, payment must accompany this application.  Each
contest will be limited to 30 bands.  The first 30 bands to complete all
requirements will be notified by an acceptance letter.  You will also
receive an information packet.  You should call and verify receipt of your
application no later than one week after mailing.

Please make checks payable to:
The Marching Contest
5516 Dublin Lane
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Phone No. 817-485-3436
E-mail tdmab@flash.net
__________________________________________________

The ________________________________________ band would like to enter in
the contests checked above.  With the signatures below, we believe that all
of the information on this application is to be correct.  We also certify
the high school enrollment is correct.  If you cancel, for any reason,
within 30 days of the event, there will be no refund. 

_______________________________________
Band Director's Signature
_______________________________________
Superintendent Or Principal's Signature
_____________
Date

The Marching Contest will be looking forward to having your band in our
contests.