2025 Golden Triangle Classic

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • C.H. Collins Stadium • Denton, TX

The Golden Triangle Marching Classic offers a unique contest experience, blending UIL and BOA scoring formats. It is an ideal opportunity for bands looking to transition into the BOA circuit. Additionally, the Golden Triangle Classic serves as an excellent Pre-UIL performance opportunity.

The GTC consistently features a judging panel composed of some of the finest adjudicators in the nation. We look forward to making this event truly memorable for all parents, students, and directors involved.

  • Venue

    One of the highlights of the GT Classic is its venue: C.H. Collins Stadium, one of the most advanced football stadiums in Texas. Designed with input from a high school band director, it offers features tailored for an exceptional marching experience.

    Conveniently located off Loop 288 in Denton, the stadium provides ample parking for both participants and spectators.

    Detailed warm-up and performance maps will be provided to all participating bands.

  • 2025 Judging Panel

    Payton Grunzke

    Van Hentry

    Kathy Johnson

    Kris Quaale

    Matt Quinlan

    Pete Tolhuizen

Entry deadline: September 25, 2025

Band classification is determined by the number of wind players.

The earliest postmark receives the latest performance time in each class. The contest is open to the first 30 bands that register.

Entry Fee: $375

Checks made payable to: Denton High School Band Boosters

Mail checks to:

Denton High School Band
3001 Bonco Way
Denton, TX 76207

After submitting this form, please mail your entry fee payment to the above address. A spot is guaranteed in the contest only after receiving payment. 

Scoring:

A panel of seven judges is used to evaluate each band.  The judges are split into three categories:

  • General Effect (40%)

  • Visual (30%)

  • Music (30%)

The breakdown of each category and judge are listed below.

  • General Effect (40%)

    Music General Effect Judge (2)

    This adjudicator evaluates the musical production. They comment on the continuity and flow of the show, the variety of musical styles and tempos, and the general impact of the show. They examine the musical arrangements for difficulty, originality, and coordination with the drill. The staging of the musical elements, attention to detail, and overall musical impact are taken into consideration in this caption.

    Visual General Effect Judge (1)

    This adjudicator evaluates the entire production. They comment on the continuity and flow of the show, the variety of musical styles and tempos, use of the color guard /or auxiliary groups, and the general impact of the show. They examine the drill design for difficulty, originality, and coordination with the music. The staging of both musical and visual elements, attention to detail, and appearance of the uniform are taken into consideration in this caption.

  • Music (30%)

    Music Performance/Ensemble (1)

    This adjudicator evaluates the content and achievement of the music being played. They listen for tone quality and effective use of the wind section. The score is also based on the blend of the section, contrast of volume, intonation, phrasing, clarity of the musical lines, steadiness of tempo, and rhythmic precision. 

    Percussion (1)

    This adjudicator evaluates the entire percussion section from the press box mezzanine. Their primary focus is the rhythmic stability of the percussion section, uniformity in playing technique, and their overall contribution to the musical development. The score is also based on the difficultly of repertoire and execution by the performers.

  • Visual (30%)

    Visual Performance/Ensemble (1)

    This adjudicator looks for uniformity of stride. They check how each student places his/her feet on the ground and the position of the foot and leg through each step. The marching should cause minimum movement in the upper body. The posture and instrument carriage of each student are examined as well. The feet must all hit the ground at precisely the same time. This adjudicator also checks for the interval of spacing of each form, the alignment of both straight and curved sections of each form, and the clarity of all formations.

    Color Guard/Auxiliary (1)

    This adjudicator looks at any auxiliary group within the band (flags, rifles, sabres, twirlers, drill team, etc.) and evaluates the relationship of their movements to the music, the precision of these movements, the difficulty of the movements, and their technique. They also evaluate their position, movement of their feet, and any dance techniques that they might use. They also comment on the staging of these groups in the production, their uniforms, and the suitability of their equipment.

Past Contest Results