Proper classification is essential if we are to have a level playing field for all of our participants. It is important for all competing units to place themselves in the proper class. Units competing in classes inappropriate to their skill level may be reclassified at the discretion of the Chief Judge and Board. If you have any questions regarding Classifications, you can contact our the PPA Board at BOD@pacificperformingarts.org
COLORGUARD CLASSIFICATION
CADET
This class is for all units whose performers are junior high/middle school age or younger. High School students are not allowed to compete in this class. Evaluation will be on the WGI Regional A criteria. Color Guards performing in the CADET Division will not be promoted outside of this class.
Regional a class
This class is for the beginning performers who are just entering the performance arena for the first time. Show concept, equipment and movement skill, and performance are achieving only at an introductory level. This class is made to encourage and develop the growth of units that are only beginning to understand indoor color guard. Evaluation will be on the WGI Regional A criteria.
A & AA Class
Participants in AA class should have introductory vocabulary, programs, and achievement levels beyond the introductory level. Evaluation will be on the WGI A Class criteria. This class is a stepping stone to A class.
Participants in A class should have intermediate vocabulary, programs, and achievement levels beyond the introductory level. Evaluation will be on the WGI A Class criteria.
Open class
Participants in this class should have advanced vocabulary, programs, achievement level, and are beginning to incorporate advanced concepts. Evaluation will be on the WGI Open Class criteria.
World class
Participants in this class should have virtuosic to standard setting vocabulary, programs, achievement level, and are exploring new material. Units in these classifications should be setting the standard all other units strive to achieve. Evaluation will be on the WGI World Class criteria.
Marching Percussion Classification
A class
Here is where the novice or beginning student discovers the joy of performing and realizes the sense of achievemnet as each skill is learned. Ensembles are evaluated on the WGI Marching A Class sheets.
Open Class
Ensembles have some experience in the indoor percussion arena. Open Class ensembles have several members who understand the skills required to perform intermediate levels of playing and movement. Here is where the intermediate student explores new challenges through performance and realizes a greater sense of achievement as each more complex skill is learned. Evaluation will be on the WGI Marching Open Class sheets.
World Class
Ensembles demonstrate a high degree of advanced development. All of the performers contribute to the consistent high levels of performance being demonstrated. World Class ensembles are trendsetters in the indoor percussion activity. Programs are unique and innovative and these components are important at this level. Some very sophisticated challenges will be placed on the performers. Evaluation will be on the WGI Marching World Class sheets.