Popular Post Anthony V Posted October 22, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 The longer I'm connected to this activity, the more I realize how little anyone can understand from the outside-in what scores mean. I'm somewhere between being connected and being on the outside, so I feel hardly in a place to say anything about any particular scores. But speaking generally on the matter (and perhaps more briefly than... usual...) is something reasonable. Is judging subjective? Yes, and it must be, since judges don't have access to an objective, Platonic world of forms against which to evaluate performances. Does that make it entirely unscientific? No. Why? Because not all subjective viewpoints are tolerated. What viewpoints are tolerated? From educators, designers, or others with acceptable credentials. Is that sufficient? Generally and for the most part. Does that mean there is still bias in judging? Yes. Can judging be more scientific? Yes. How? Most generally, by the removal over time of viewpoints which do not reflect the tolerable range of scores a performance in a given caption is, according to present standards, deserving of--as well as the invention of new viewpoints which better and more consistently reflect the tolerable range. And how does that occur? A incalculable number of ways, but all of which put judges in positions in which they must rank-order certain novelties or excellences over others. Are there other necessary conditions? Yes, and a vast number which have yet to be determined, but one of which is the aggregate continuity of judging experience within the community. Okay, they're kicking me out of the coffee shop now. gmtb617, El Gato_01, LeanderMomma and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I know this is the wrong thread but Waco is over and I had the worst thought come to me. What if every band that wanted to compete was given the same show. Just like all-state audition etudes. Marching band would be so sad and boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenthebandbeginstoplay Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I know this is the wrong thread but Waco is over and I had the worst thought come to me. What if every band that wanted to compete was given the same show. Just like all-state audition etudes. Marching band would be so sad and boring. stop thats sad BlueCircle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nny14 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I know this is the wrong thread but Waco is over and I had the worst thought come to me. What if every band that wanted to compete was given the same show. Just like all-state audition etudes. Marching band would be so sad and boring. The question is who would win in that scenario. Who is the most "talented" band regardless of design? What is the show given to the groups like? A controversial but interesting question to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHSax Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Let's take this to the next level... Sight Reading Marching Band Dog885 and El Gato_01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCircle Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 stop thats sad You’re right...I don’t want to give UIL any ideas FloMoParent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChoirGuy Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Every band doing the same show sounds so sad. But the sightreading of the show sounds kinda fun actually. Maybe a 30 second portion separate from the field performance where every band gets the same 30 seconds of music and drill and they get judged on execution, 5 minutes of rehearsal work and re-execution. Edit: Also I know this is a ridiculous concept, I just think it would be hilarious to witness. LeanderMomma and vbassoon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Culper Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 How about every band gets the same music but comes up with their own show interpretation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbassoon Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Every band doing the same show sounds so sad. But the sightreading of the show sounds kinda fun actually. Maybe a 30 second portion separate from the field performance where every band gets the same 30 seconds of music and drill and they get judged on execution, 5 minutes of rehearsal work and re-execution. Edit: Also I know this is a ridiculous concept, I just think it would be hilarious to witness. Now this. This is epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbandfan Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Let's take this to the next level... Sight Reading Marching Band I couldn't help but laugh. That would be amazing LeanderMomma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandFan95 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Sight reading marching band would be amazing. They would have to teach fundamentals. I LOVE IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandFan59 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 That sounds like it'd be very stressful to the performers, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band2013 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I couldn't help but laugh. That would be amazing I always thought that that would be a thing.....squares, lines, circles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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