An instrumental song 3. A fast vocal song. Repeats of songs played in the preliminary round is not allowed in the finals. No drum sets or standing percussion allowed. Bands entering the contest may have no common members.
Music competitions are a test of nerve as much as skill.
Your ability to perform elegantly under pressure goes with t he territory. Scores are not cumulative from the prelims to the finals. Judges may confer to ensure fairness and consistency in the rating process. In the event of ties or virtual ties, the judges as a group will be allowed discretion to confer to reach a consensus regarding the winner. A virtual tie is defined as total scores within 5 points of each other.