Evaluate the effectiveness of the program and its communication. Credit the substantive development of intellectual, aesthetic, and emotional factors by the design team. Reward the performers for their ability to bring the program to life. Evaluate the entire performance.

Design Effect - 15
Coordination, Pacing, Creativity/Imagination, Variety, Artistry, Continuity, Interpretation, Climax

Performer Effect - 10
Communication/Involvement, Emotional Range, Expression, Professionalism

Emphasis shall be placed upon the achievement of technique and the achievement of musicianship by individual and small groups with respect of the active demonstration of skills in all facets of the music presentation. Achievement it defined as the simultaneous consideration of what is being done and how well it is done. Evaluate the entire performance. It is important that all performers have sufficient training to support the vocabulary.

Technique - 10
Uniformity/Method of Technique, Technical Proficiency, Timing/Rhythmic Accuracy, Quality of Sound,
Pitch Control/Accuracy, Breath Control

Musicianship - 10
Phrasing, Expression, Style/Idiomatic Interpretation, Training & Compatibility

Emphasis shall be placed on the achievement of technique and the achievement of musicianship by the individual percussionist and grouped section of the ensemble with respect to the active demonstration of skills in all facets of the percussion presentation. Risk shall be considered inherent to all criteria being evaluated. When comparing units of similar proficiency, risk will be used to determine rank. Evaluate the entire performance. It is important that all performers have sufficient training to support the vocabulary.

Technique - 10
Clarity of Articulation, Implement of Control, Uniformity, Timing & Tempo Control, Quality of Sound/Pitch Accuracy

Musicianship - 10
Musical Expression, Phrasing, Balance, Involvment, Training & Compatibility

The Malaysia Drum Battle Competition is open to all drum line groups with no limitation to age and style of play.

All participants and teams competing will be observing the rules and regulations of the Malaysia Drum Battle Competition 2009 as stipulated by the organizer.

A player can only be playing and representing ONE TEAM and must be registered with Malaysia World Band Competition 2009.

A team can register a minimum of 10 players with a maximum of 20 players.

All instruments used for the competition must be percussion instruments complete with carrier. STATIC INSTRUMENTS with stands ARE NOT ALLOWED.

All bands must be decently attired or properly uniformed fit to compete in a competition in public.

No pyrotechnics, discharge of arms, pressurized canisters, dangerous materials, inflammable liquids or animals will be permitted in or around the competition area.

Smoke machines are not allowed. Electrical (plug in or battery operated) or compressed air apparatuses, including lights, lasers, and flash cubes (electrical or chemical) will not be allowed.

No motorized vehicles, lighting cannot be turned off in the performance area. The use of powder, dirt or any other airborne substance shall be strictly prohibited.

During a performance, adult or non drum line player may not coach, cue or any sort of signals to any performing members.

No one allowed near the adjudicator table.

Any team found producing rehearsal noise which interferes with the competition, will receive a 2.5 points deduction.

Any team performing more than maximum stipulated time, will be penalized 0.1 point for every 3 seconds over these times.

Any team crossing performance boundaries will be penalized 0.1 point per offense.

Any team that violates the rules and regulations determined by the Judges/Competition Director, will receive 2.5 points deduction.

All decision by judges are FINAL.

Music Ensemble - Total points 50

Vocabulary
Clarity of Articulation, Implement Control (individual), Uniformity (within ensemble), Timing & Tempo Control, Quality of Sound/Pitch Control.

Excellence
Alignment, Spacing, Break & turns, Equipment & Body Control, Tempo & Pulse.

General Effect - Total points 50

Repertoire
Coordination all instruments, orchestrian.

Visual
Creativity, Imagination, Showmanship

Performance
Climax, Expression, Spirit, Emotional Range, Entertainment