A band may not play two selections by the same composer in any given evaluation whether or not the music is chosen from the Prescribed Music List (this includes a march). However, this limitation does not apply to arrangers.
As part of a Diversity Initiative in music literature, the UIL encourages the programming of works from underrepresented composer groups and/or cultures. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs.
Substitution of Other Editions
Substitution of Unlisted Editions for Selections in the PML - Any unabridged edition, INCLUDING ANY UNABRIDGED FLEX EDITION, by a current copyright holder of a selection appearing in the Prescribed Music List may be substituted. UIL Music defines unabridged as containing the same musical content and degree of difficulty from the version appearing in the PML. The director of the performing organization or event shall be responsible for the compliance of any substitute edition. Any unabridged flex edition must be submitted to the UIL state office for approval in advance of the performance. Directors are ALSO encouraged to seek approval from the UIL for any other unabridged substitution in advance of the performance. Approval shall be determined by comparing the version on the PML with the substitution. If a substitution is performed and is determined to be abridged the performing organization or event shall be subject to penalty as stated in C&CR Section 1110(d)(3)(C) and Section 1108(h)(1).
Performance Requirements for High School Varsity Bands
| Conference |
1st Selection Source |
2nd Selection Source |
March |
| 6A |
Grade V list |
Grade IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 5A |
Grade V or IV lists |
Gr. III, IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 4A |
Gr. III, IV or V lists |
Gr. II, III, IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 3A |
Gr. II, III, IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 1A/2A |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
Performance Requirements for High School Non-varsity Bands
| Conference |
1st Selection Source |
2nd Selection Source |
March |
| 6A-NV |
Gr. III, IV or V lists |
Gr. II, III, IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 5A-NV |
Gr. II, III, IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 4A-NV |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 3A-NV |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 1A/2A-NV |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
Performance Requirements for Middle School (C-CCC) Varsity Bands
| Conference |
1st Selection Source |
2nd Selection Source |
March |
| 3C |
Gr. II, III, IV or V lists |
Gr. II, III, IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 2C |
Gr. II, III, IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
| 1C |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
Performance Requirements for Middle School (C-CCC) Non-varsity Bands
| Conference |
1st Selection Source |
2nd Selection Source |
March |
| All Conferences |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Gr. I,II,III,IV or V lists |
Director's Choice |
