Plano Drumline Competition (PdlC)

Overview of the Plano Drumline Competition:

Drumlines perform in one of 6 classifications:

A Standstill Div. I - 11 or less total in the battery, excluding cymbals; total membership 20 or less

A Standstill Div. II - 11 or less total in the battery, excluding cymbals; total membership 20 or more

AA Standstill Div. I - 12 or more total in the battery, excluding cymbals; total membership 27 or less

AA Standstill Div. II - 12 or more total in the battery , excluding cymbals; total membership 28-30

AAA Standstill - 12 or more total in the battery, excluding cymbals; total membership 30 or more

Drumline Show - Any size battery that includes a visual program

Festival Performance - Any classification above, performances not ranked. Judges' comments and sheets on par with competing groups.

Awards are given out in each classification, including individual section awards.

Solo and Ensemble Competition

Solo Marimba
Solo Snare
Solo Multi-Tenor
Ensemble

PdlC Rules and Procedures:

12 minutes total performance time, includes equipment moving on and off

No limitation on program material, instrumentation, or presentation format.

Please refer to classification parameters.

Electrical power available

All U.I.L. eligibility rules are to be adhered.

Be mindful of performance etiquette.

Performance times are assigned within classifications. All times are randomly drawn at time of entry deadline.

Special time consideration must be sent with entry form, applicable to classification parameters.

Defending classification winner, if applicable, performs last in each classification.

Each performing unit is responsible for all of their equipment.