I have heard a rumor from a couple of 4A bands that Melissa is thinking of having another contest for smaller bands (4A/3A/2A). Not sure how accurate that is or not. But if I was a 4A/3A there is no way I would go to Melissa any more with the contest the way it is. It's gotten bigger every year and if you are a band that is trying to compete at a high level you want to go to a place where you can get in 2 runs. The odds of a 4A or 3A making Finals at Melissa is slim to none now.