9th graders! Did you know that you qualify to participate in the Herriman High Battle of the Bands. If you might be interested here is a link to check out and the general rules.
Battle of the Bands (BOB) is an official Utah PTA program for PTSAs.
Rules:
• All bands are eligible.
• Band members are only allowed to be in one band for the competition.
• Bands may not have members younger then 9th grade or older then 20 years old.
• All bands must have at least 2 members. At least 70% (50% when it is 2 members) need to be in 9th-
12th grade.
• Band members do not need to be from the same school, but they must compete at the school where the
majority of the band members attend and that school must be a PTSA in good standing.
• Bands will need to play a set of 2 songs, one will be an original song and one will be a cover of a song
from 1960-present. The set will be no longer then 8 minutes playing time. There is a 10 minute time
limit to get on stage, perform, and get off stage. Points will be deducted for going over time.
• Each band will submit a typed copy of the lyrics of both songs. Remember that all lyrics must be
“family friendly”. If the lyrics are different during the performance from what was turned in, you may
be disqualified.
• Each band will submit a recording on CD of the performance. Please write your band name and school
on the CD. These will not be returned.
• There must be no vulgarities, profanities, lewd comments, racist remarks, violence, sexual content,
references to suicide, etc. in the lyrics.
• You must provide your own instruments, amplifiers, and cords. Please mark these items for
identification. Utah PTA is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen equipment..
• Your dress must meet school guidelines. No clothing may be removed during the performance.
• Each band will submit a short typed biography for the emcee of the competition to read. Be creative
and humorous, list some of the events you have played. You do not have to list band members’ names,
ages, or schools.
• The Media Release must be signed by ALL band members’ parents/guardians and 18 year old band
members, or the band will not be allowed to participate.
Battle of the Bands (BOB) is an official Utah PTA program for PTSAs.
Rules:
• All bands are eligible.
• Band members are only allowed to be in one band for the competition.
• Bands may not have members younger then 9th grade or older then 20 years old.
• All bands must have at least 2 members. At least 70% (50% when it is 2 members) need to be in 9th-
12th grade.
• Band members do not need to be from the same school, but they must compete at the school where the
majority of the band members attend and that school must be a PTSA in good standing.
• Bands will need to play a set of 2 songs, one will be an original song and one will be a cover of a song
from 1960-present. The set will be no longer then 8 minutes playing time. There is a 10 minute time
limit to get on stage, perform, and get off stage. Points will be deducted for going over time.
• Each band will submit a typed copy of the lyrics of both songs. Remember that all lyrics must be
“family friendly”. If the lyrics are different during the performance from what was turned in, you may
be disqualified.
• Each band will submit a recording on CD of the performance. Please write your band name and school
on the CD. These will not be returned.
• There must be no vulgarities, profanities, lewd comments, racist remarks, violence, sexual content,
references to suicide, etc. in the lyrics.
• You must provide your own instruments, amplifiers, and cords. Please mark these items for
identification. Utah PTA is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen equipment..
• Your dress must meet school guidelines. No clothing may be removed during the performance.
• Each band will submit a short typed biography for the emcee of the competition to read. Be creative
and humorous, list some of the events you have played. You do not have to list band members’ names,
ages, or schools.
• The Media Release must be signed by ALL band members’ parents/guardians and 18 year old band
members, or the band will not be allowed to participate.
