EVENT INFORMATION

SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH 2024

START TIME: 10:00 AM

WENATCHEE HIGH SCHOOL

1101 MILLERDALE AVE

WENATCHEE, WA 98801


If you have questions please contact president@pacificperformingarts.org.

Registration for the Pacific Performing Arts Solo & Ensemble competition is now CLOSED!

Thank you for being so interested in the Pacific Performing Arts Association Solo & Ensemble competition. Listed below are the eligibility, rules, and regulations.

Registration is open from February 17th and will close on March 15th. Entry Fees must be received or postmarked by Friday, March 15th 2024.

Solo & Ensemble Competition Rules

Eligibility & Classification

  1. Colorguard/Winterguard performers are eligible to compete in the PPA solo and ensemble contests regardless of circuit affiliation.

  2. CLASSIFICATION: Performers may compete in only one (1) of the two (2) classifications defined below:

    • Scholastic Class: The Scholastic Class is open to performers between the ages of 13 to 18, as of January 1st of the current year. Performers in this class must be enrolled in either junior or senior high school as of the Fall of the current academic school year.

    • Independent Class: The Independent Class is open to performers age 18 and up. Performers in this class are no longer attending senior high school.

  3. DIVISION: Performers may compete in either one or both of the divisions as defined below:

    • Soloist Division: Performers in this division may compete using one (1) or more pieces of equipment.

    • Small Ensemble Division: Performers in this division may compete as a duo, trio, or quartet utilizing one (1) or more pieces of equipment.

  4. Performers may enter a maximum of two (2) events but are only allowed one (1) entry per division. (i.e., A student may perform as a single equipment soloist and a mix-equipment trio).


Registration & Entry Fees

  1. Registration will open on February 17th and close on March 15th. Performers must register online.

  2. Contest entry fees are as follows:

    • Soloist - $25

    • Small Ensembles - $20 per member

  3. Entry fee(s) must be received or postmarked by Friday, March 15th, 2024.

  1. Performance & Judging Criteria


Performance & Judging criteria

  1. The performers are required to write performance choreography, including staging. Scholastic directors may provide guidance to their students as needed but the work is the performer(s)’ original written choreography.

  2. Performance time shall be a minimum of 1 minute 30 seconds and a maximum of 2 minutes 30 seconds.

  3. All programs, soundtracks, thematic, and costuming choices must reflect the qualities acceptable for performing at a scholastic venue or suitable for marketing to sponsors on a national level.

  4. All equipment must be properly padded and taped for the protection of the facilities, especially wooden competition floors and easements. All equipment may be subject to inspection.

  5. Definitions of authorized equipment:

    • Flags: Flags are defined as any material attached to a pike, pole, rod, or staff other than an authorized weapon and used as a flag, with a minimum size of eight inches by twelve inches (8” x 12”). National colors must be at least three feet by five feet (3’ x 5’). Flagpoles must be at least twenty-four inches (24”) in length. Curved and straight poles are acceptable; however, complete circles, squares, etc. to which material is attached are not flags. Material attached to chains, ropes, or hoses are not considered flags. The intent of this definition is to utilize a flag as a flag and not as a scenic element or a prop.

    • Rifles: Rifles are defined as devices with an outward appearance influenced by a rifle. Rifles must be at least twenty-four (24) to thirty-nine (39) inches in length. 

    • Sabres: Sabres/swords are defined as those weapons that are a curved blade (sabre) or a straight blade (sword) and may be constructed of wood, plastic, metal, or any other suitable material. Simulated sabers/swords must have either a hand guard or a hilt and must be at least twenty-four (24) to thirty-nine (39) inches in length. 

    • Other: Authorized equipment may be modified by the addition of visual items, however, attaching a flag, rifle, or sabre/sword to a prop does not make the prop a flag, rifle, or sabre/sword – it is still a prop. The Show Coordinator has the right to inspect and challenge a performer for authorized equipment either before or after the maximum performance time. Any questions on eligibility for authorized equipment should be submitted for approval by the performer(s) no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the day of the contest.

  6. The judging panel will consist of an Upstairs (Effect and Design) Judge, and an Downstairs Judge (Equipment/Movement) Judge. Each judge will adjudicate the performers utilizing the WGI Solo & Ensemble Judges sheet. Scoring for all solos and ensembles will be based upon correct and consistent completion of various fundamentals and standards for each level of classification. As the levels of achievement and completed standards increase, the possible score criteria will increase accordingly.


Competition Area

  1. The competition area shall measure sixty feet by ninety feet (60’ x 90’). This does not include ramps, hallways, bleachers, or seating areas. Performers are permitted to utilize the entire designated competition area for their performance. All performers must be within the designated competition area when their performance time begins.

  2. The front boundary line shall be considered the full width of the competition area and shall be clearly marked at a minimum of five (5’) feet from the first row of spectator seating.

  3. The center of the front boundary line shall be marked by a six (6”) inch taped line at the front and back of the competition area. The outer edges of the competition areas shall also be taped by six (6”) inch taped lines at the corners of the designated competition area.

  4. Performers shall enter and exit the competition area through the doors designated as such.