Grade 0.5 is intended for Elementary Ensembles and FIRST year Middle School Ensembles regardless of factor total.
Grade 1 and Grade 2 are intended for Middle School Ensembles. Selections from Grade 3 or Grade 4 may be performed by Class 0.5-1-2 ensembles of exceptional ability.
Grade 2, Grade 3, and Grades 4/5 are intended for High School Ensembles, although a cadet or training ensemble may enter as a Grade 2 ensemble regardless of factor totals.