How do the competitions work? What is their significance?
The Golden Pride competes against other bands at several contests on several Saturdays in October. In the first round, bands are divided according to size classification, and compete directly against other bands in that class size. They are judged on many factors, including use of color guard on the field, general appearance, choreography, musicality, drum majors, etc. (The GP drum line and GP color guard also participate in additional competitions on contest days.) If the band scores high enough to make the top ten finals, they perform again in the evening for final standing. Trophies are awarded, along with the prestige of an award winning show. These competitions are used by our directors to prepare our band for the U.I.L. contest, held in mid to late October. Every other year, bands can advance to the state contest by placing high in the U.I.L. competition.
