Marching Band Declaration Form

Deadline: This form must be completed and
filed with ABODA by August 21, 2026

  
 
School Information
School Name
School Address
City
Zip Code
Director Name(s)  
Director School Phone 555-555-5555
Director Cell Phone 555-555-5555
   
Email Address:
Confirm Email Address:
 
   
Booster President Name:
Booster President Email:
   
Band Classification Information
Number of Winds
Number of Percussion*
Number of Guard/Aux**
Number of Drum Majors
Total Participants

*Includes Front Ensemble, student sound tech(s), on-field prop assitance, etc.
**Includes Guard, Dancers, Poms, Twirlers, Etc.
   
Competition Declaration Form Policy and Classification of Bands

4-3.1.6 COMPETITION DECLARATION FORM

c. Bands will be assigned a division based on the numbers reported on their Competition Declaration Form. If a band's numbers increase at any time during the season to the point that they are eligible for the next Division, the Band Director is obligated to contact the ABODA Executive Director immediately with the updated numbers.

d. Any band that attends an ABODA qualifying event with a greater number of members than reported on the declaration form (pushing them into the next Division) will result in the score at that event not counting towards qualification for the State Semifinals.

e. All students who are part of the production are included in the overall count of the ensemble. In addition to performers, this includes students moving props on the field during the production, running the soundboard, etc. All students must meet the participation requirements stated in policy 4-3.1.4.

f. Verification of the number of students in ensembles may happen at any competition at the discretion of the Head Judge or Executive Director.

I have read and understand policy 4-3.1.6 Competition Declaration Form

Director's Name
   
Student Eligibility

4-3.1.4 ELIGIBILITY

a. Students participating in ABODA Marching Band Competitions must be enrolled in grades 9-12 in a comprehensive public, charter, or private high school. The exception would be if the school has a mixed-level ensemble of grades 6-12. For this type of ensemble to be eligible for ABODA Marching Band Competitions, the ensemble must meet the following criteria.

1. All Students in the ensemble must attend school on the same campus and be enrolled in the same marching band class.

2. The ensemble must have a majority number of students in grades 9-12.

b. If it is found that students who do not attend school on the same campus are in the field, it will result in the score from that event not counting towards qualification for the State Semifinals or Championships. Repeat offenses may result in the disqualification of scores or the ensemble from the State Semi-finals or Championships event. Should this violation occur, administration from the offending district may be informed of the infraction, and no refund will be given. In an effort to remain transparent, if ineligible students were found to have participated in an ABODA competitive event, the ABODA Board may also notify the directors of the schools that participated in that event.

c. ABODA believes that its music festivals and competitions are an extension of the classroom and therefore curricular and support all State and National Music Standards. Student eligibility is to be determined by the local governing body of the participating school.

I have read and understand policy 4-3.1.4 Eligibility

Director's Name
   

REQUIRED - All bands participating in ABODA-sanctioned marching band competitions are required to submit a class list along with their declaration form. You may be asked to update this list at any time during the season. Use this link to open the Google Form to enter information and upload your class roster. https://forms.gle/RLH2G8rKnGybtPtg7

   

All bands that participate in a minimum of 1 ABODA Marching Band Invitational and receive a score are eligible to advance to the Arizona State Marching Band Semifinals on 11/7/26.

We will participate in the Arizona State Marching Band Semifinals. By selecting yes, you are automatically registered for the event.

The top 8 bands in each division at the State Marching Band Semifinals will advance to the Arizona State Marching Band Championship™ on 11/21/26.

If we are in the top 8 in our division, we will participate in the Arizona State Marching Band Championship™.

Program Information
Name of Band
Drum Major Name(s)
Please include phonetic spelling as necessary for announcer.

Director/Staff Information - REQUIRED
Enter the Director, Assistant Director(s) (if applicable), and Staff Name(s) & Title/NO CAPTIONS (EX: Joe Smith, Director, John Doe, Assistant Director, Jane Doe, Staff.

Only use a comma between names, no special characters. Please include phonetic spelling for Directors and Drum Majors ONLY when needed. Be sure to include all staff, as this list will be used to create season credential badges. You will only be given badges for the names on this list. Please contact Dennis Smith with any changes after the submission of this form.
Show Title
Music Selections
 
Vehicle Information
This information will be provided to hosting schools. Please contact Dennis Smith if this changes during the season or after the submission of this form.
Number of Buses
Number of Trucks/Vans/Cars and Types
(i.e. Two 26' box trucks; 2 pickup trucks with trailers; 1 semi-trailer, 1 van, 1 car, etc.)
 
Certification
   
We (the band director and administrator listed below) certify that all of the participants in the group on this form meet all appropriate residence eligibility requirements and that all participant's academic eligibility will be continually monitored and met throughout the marching season.
 

Director's Name

  

Administrator's Name & Title

 

Note: Submission of this form is REQUIRED for ALL BANDS.

 

Questions?

Contact Dennis Smith

Executive Director

aboda@cox.net