Alma Contest

Date: March 9, 2024
Location: Alma High School
Address: 101 East Main Street, Alma, AR 72921

 

Director Information

HOST CONTACT: David Townsend - (479) 366-6022
CIRCUIT CONTACT: Alex Evans, Vice President - (501) 545-5629

UNIT INFORMATION:

  • Earliest Arrival Time: 9:00 AM

  • Sound check for guards will start at one hour before the first performance. Sound check can also occur during any open interval. Please attend sound check to ensure the proper sound levels for your performance.

  • Guards: Reminder to have your Performance Music files uploaded into Competition Suite by the Wednesday before the event. 

  • This event uses a vertical timeline with different entry/exits for guard and percussion units. 

    • Guards enter back side 1 and exit back side 2. 

    • Percussion units enter back side 2 and exit back side 1.

  • There will be a judges critique after the contest for all units that sign up for critique. You must sign up for critique in Competition Suite by two Wednesdays before the contest. 

UNIT CREDENTIALS:

  • Performers with contest issued wristbands have complimentary seating.

  • Additional seating for floor/prop crew beyond the provided 7 will purchase a regular admission ticket.

  • Unit Directors/Staff complimentary with issued 2024 AMAA Unit Director Badge; regular admission without badge. 

    • When you receive your 2024 AMAA badge at your first contest, you will need to bring it to every contest you attend.

  • School Administrators, Band Directors, Bus Drivers are complimentary with their school issued ID.

Ticket Information

SPECTATOR INFORMATION:

Click here to purchase tickets. 

  • Spectator admission is $10.00.

  • Children 5 and under are free.

  • Unit Directors are free with their 2024 AMAA Unit Director Badge; you will need to purchase a regular admission ticket if you do not have a 2024 AMAA Unit Director Badge or an appropriate wristband. 

  • School Administrators, Band Directors, Bus Drivers are complimentary with their school issued ID.

Judges

  • Overall

    • Chief Judge - Robert Hesse

    • Timing & Penalties - Andrew Enis

  • Color Guard Panel

    • Equipment – Daniel Eger

    • Movement – Michael Vaughn

    • Design Analysis – Jason Reznicek

    • General Effect – Del Duke

    • General Effect – Grant Underwood

  • Marching Percussion Panel

    • Music – Nick Fernandez

    • Effect - Music – Matt Brusca

    • Visual – Michael Vaughn

    • Effect - Visual – Daniel Eger

  • Concert Percussion Panel

    • Music – Nick Fernandez

    • Artistry – Matt Brusca