BOA STL Super Regional STL Competition

Location: STL Dome at America's Center

Website: https://marching.musicforall.org/st-louis-super-regional/

Please Note: This is an unusual contest itinerary. It is a two-day event with a prelims/finals format. There are 70 bands in competition from around the nation with several bands performing on Friday and Saturday. 

Friday 10/23:  Preliminary Performance time is scheduled for 3:00pm. 

 7:00am-8:33am Morning Rehearsal

• Stage/Load equipment
• **Uniform team will be in LHS Band Room during lunch if you need help with hair.  
• Come to band room at the end of Power Lunch 
• Students will miss 5th-7th hour classes today

12:00pm Call time to LHS Band Room

• Must have 4Ss on (including Dinkles), Hair should be slicked back and show-ready, Jewelry should be removed/covered
• Load buses

12:15 Depart 

12:45 Arrive at Dome

• Buses and Equipment Trucks enter parking lot

1:55-2:10 Physical Warm-up (Area A)

2:15-2:45 Band & Battery Warm-up (Area A)

2:50 Band Report Time

2:00-2:30 Pit Warm-up (pit helpers report to pit @ 2:25)

2:35 Pit Report Time

3:00 PRELIMS PERFORMANCE

• After performance- take picture, dress down to 4 S’s
• Help with loading equipment
• Get a wristband
• Return to Dome to watch bands.  We will leave the stadium at 6:30pm. 
• Eat concessions (bring $$ - most stands are cashless).

6:45 Depart Dome

7:15 Arrive LHS

• Equipment stays loaded on truck for Saturday

Saturday, October 24
3:30pm   Report to LHS Band Room

• Prelims Awards Presentation and Finalist Announcement
• Wear 4 S’s, Hair slicked back and show ready
• No nail polish, jewelry, etc.
• Bandstanders will provide food for the students. 

IF BAND MAKES FINALS: 

• Should we score high enough to be in the finals competition (top 14 bands), we will return to the Dome by bus. Our evening performance time will be determined by lottery. 

7:00   Finals begin
10:45 Finals Awards
11:45 Approximate return to LHS. Unload equipment. Return uniforms.

IF BAND DOES NOT MAKES FINALS: 

• If we are not eligible for finals, we will unload equipment and the band will be dismissed for the day. 

COMPETITION ATTIRE GUIDELINES:

• Must have 4S on when departing LHS.
  
  • MB: band shirt, band shorts, LHS tall black band socks, Dinkles
  • CG: band shirt, body tights, black leggings/shorts, LHS black band socks, Jazz shoes
• Hair should be DONE and show ready.   
• No fingernail polish of any kind
• No jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings (except for medical alert purposes) 
  • Any piercings or jewelry that are visible and can be removed, should be removed.
  • Clear “piercing retainer” jewelry is permitted.
  • Piercing jewelry that cannot be removed will be covered with bandaids
• Students will not get their uniform unless they are fully prepped!

SHOW HAIR:  

• This is for Marching Band (including Pit/Front Ensemble & Prop Helpers)
• Hair should be slicked back using a strong hold gel combined with hairspray, without a part.
• Long hair should be slicked back tightly into a low bun.  Medium length hair that is too short for a bun should be put in a low ponytail.  Short hair also needs to be slicked back. 
• What to use: hairbrush, comb, STRONG HOLD hair gel, STRONG HOLD hairspray, bobby pins, hair ties, hair net that matches your hair color (for bun).
• *Color Guard: Specific instructions regarding hair, makeup, and uniforms for performances will come from directors/section leaders.

GENERAL INFO: 

• Spectator tickets can be purchased at https://marching.musicforall.org/st-louis-super-regional/
• Students should bring money/card to eat dinner on Friday at concession stands (most stands are cashless).
• A clear bag policy is in effect.  Only clear bags are allowed by spectators and students. 
• Band will be parking near the intersection of Broadway and Biddle Streets, north of the Dome.
• NO VIDEO CAMERAS ALLOWED IN THE DOME. Still camera photos are allowed.
• Prelims Awards:  We are in Class AAA, determined by school size.