As part of the process of developing greater and more flexible participation in the sport of marching, the AMA Judging System has undergone a process of critique and revision.   The Revised Judging System was implemented at the start of the 1999-2000 season and is reviewed annually.  

Judging categories have been redefined and now match criteria for 'performance arts' in the syllabi of State Education Departments.

Judges rate to descriptive standards which are translated in the recording room into scores of various numerical values with every value matching a specific definable standard.

Performance and Choreography are separately rated, with the various categories being weighted according to importance.

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