Visual

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[edit] Visual Performance, Colorguard & Ensemble

Visual Performance

Visual performance is much the same as the music performance captions with further consideration being given to the control of the performer's body while they play and manipulate their equipment. Additionally, a visual judge will examine the methodology of movement and basic alignment between performers in two sub-captions called accuracy and technique. The same recognition of achievement and encouragement for improvement is applied in the visual performance caption as in music.

Color Guard

The color guard sheet recognize a unique ensemble of performers who were previously overlooked in the previous judging systems. These young men and women are the personality of many of the competing units. Their use of mime, interpretive dance and movement not to mention some pretty amazing coordination while spinning a flag, tossing a rifle or sabre can enhance the overall program. Color guard can also be the center of a very special moment in the design. Judges recognize the facility, training, excellence and precision of these performers. They must further evaluate the logic of the guard’s design and their musical interpretation.

Visual Ensemble

The ensemble visual judge also the musical interpretation through the visual design. Here again the judge is required to consider "simultaneous responsibilities." Consideration is given to the performers' body and equipment control while presenting the development of the form. Successful corps do not simply create big, well-balanced pictures. The truly successful corps are the ones who get to these pictures without the audience realizing how they did it. They move in and out of their design effortlessly and transition from form to form or to a new piece of equipment, flag or prop effortlessly. The most successful corps make their music sound and visual design look effortless when it is actually quite difficult.