SEMI-FINALS

The Marching Challenge

• For your first video, record yourself marching the Blue Stars 8-6-4 exercise. A breakdown and diagram of the exercise can be found HERE.

Tempos: (Use an audible metronome that judges will be able to hear in recording)

• Beginner Marchers
  Tempo 140 BPM

• Experienced Marchers
  Tempo 152 BPM

• Collegiate Marchers
  Tempo 160 BPM

Specifics:

• Use the technique you are most comfortable with! You will be judged based on how consistently you perform YOUR marching technique!

• You can march with or without an instrument for this round.

• If you are a battery performer, feel free to crab step the lateral moves.

The Movement Challenge

• First your second video, record yourself performing a 28 count movement phrase created by the Blue Stars choreographer Kris Galbreath.

• You can listen and download the audio excerpt HERE. The phrase begins with 8 clicks before you begin.

• A video tutorial of the movement can be found HERE

• A video of the frontview performance can be found HERE

• A video of the rearview performance can be found HERE

Specifics:

• Perform the movement phrase with an audible playing of the excerpt.

• Make sure that your entire body is visible throughout the duration of the movement phrase.

• All contestant classifications are expected to perform all 28 counts of the phrase.