Performance Order Processes
Performance Order: Regular Season Process
The regular season schedule is drawn randomly prior to each scheduled event. Units who sign-up after the published schedule perform first in their class for the next event. Ensembles who were originally scheduled to attend a show which gets cancelled due to inclement weather will still receive their participation points.
Exhibitions are welcome at all shows.
Performance Order: Championships Seeding Process
In order to remain eligible for participation in the championship event:
Independent ensembles must participate in one regular season event
Scholastic ensembles must participate in three regular season events
MAC has a system of attendance rewards for order of performance at championships. The formula is simple, an ensemble is awarded a certain number of points per show it attends. That point total is added to the average of the ensemble’s three highest scores throughout the season. Highest score goes last, next highest score goes 2nd to last, etc. Prior year class champions go on last in their class (if they are competing in the same class this year for which they are the previous champion). Seeding is not intended to be a real-time ranking system, but rather a method to reward regular participating ensembles for their dedication to MAC.
Example:
Ensemble 1: 18 participation pts. + 70.652 avg. score = 88.652 total seeding points
Ensemble 2: 6 participation pts. + 81.750 avg. score = 87.750 total seeding points
Points Matrix Winter 2027
Show Date: Host (Points Awarded Guard / Percussion)
January 30th: Masuk HS (Guard only 8)
February 6th: Danbury HS (Guard only 7)
February 13th: New Milford HS (Guard 6 & Perc 8)
February 20th: Naugatuck HS (Guard 5 & Perc 7)
February 27th: Newtown HS (Guard 4 & Perc 6)
March 6th: Westhill HS (Guard 3 & Perc 5)
March 13th: Shelton HS (Guard 2 & Perc 4)
April 3rd: Naugatuck (Perc only 2)
Performance Order - Late Withdrawal
Ensembles who withdraw from a show less than one week (seven calendar days) prior to their scheduled performance will have a one-slot reduction from their final championships seeding slot (including a previous year class champion) for each occurrence. Exceptions only include weather-related district cancellations or documented school district restrictions on travel.
Performance Order - Late Membership Dues Paid
Ensembles who pay their membership dues late will have a one-slot reduction from their final championships seeding slot (including a previous year class champion) for each week dues are late being received. Guard due date: 29Jan2027. Percussion due date: 12Feb2027.
Our Mission
Reward units for regular attendance, and consistent performances, by premium placement at championships.
