SCORING TRENDS
Judge statistics
Only scores tied to a matching judge assignment are included; penalties are excluded. Each row compares one caption and score type, using score points. Select a caption and flight to narrow the comparison.
Difference vs other judges: for each score, compare with other judges' scores for the same school, score type, year, flight, and competitive/exhibition status at other competitions. Negative means lower than that comparison average. Matched count shows how many scores have a comparison. These describe the recorded performances; improvement over the season and different competition conditions also affect scores.
| Judge | Caption / measure | Maximum | Scores | Shows / schools | Average | High | Low | Matched | Difference vs other judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buikema, A. | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 20 | 55 | 5 / 27 | 14.189 | 17.700 | 11.200 | 55 / 55 | -1.140 |
| Buikema, A. | Visual - Individual — Tot | 10 | 35 | 3 / 24 | 7.103 | 8.600 | 6.050 | 35 / 35 | -0.533 |
Buikema, A. · competition trends
Points are judge averages for each competition and flight. Chart units: Percent of score type maximum. Mixed score types are shown as a percentage of their configured maximum; table values remain score points.
| Date / competition | Flight | Caption / measure | Scores | Average | Matched | Other judges' comparison average | Matched difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2023 Plymouth-Canton Invitational Marching Band Contest | Flight I | Visual - Individual — Tot | 2 | 7.450 | 2 / 2 | 8.283 | -0.833 |
| Sep 30, 2023 Plymouth-Canton Invitational Marching Band Contest | Flight II | Visual - Individual — Tot | 2 | 6.700 | 2 / 2 | 7.560 | -0.860 |
| Sep 30, 2023 Plymouth-Canton Invitational Marching Band Contest | Flight III | Visual - Individual — Tot | 2 | 6.350 | 2 / 2 | 7.333 | -0.983 |
| Sep 30, 2023 Plymouth-Canton Invitational Marching Band Contest | Flight IV | Visual - Individual — Tot | 3 | 6.683 | 3 / 3 | 7.271 | -0.588 |
| Oct 14, 2023 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight I | Visual - Individual — Tot | 4 | 8.063 | 4 / 4 | 7.798 | +0.264 |
| Oct 14, 2023 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight II | Visual - Individual — Tot | 5 | 7.340 | 5 / 5 | 7.469 | -0.129 |
| Oct 14, 2023 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight III | Visual - Individual — Tot | 4 | 6.713 | 4 / 4 | 7.371 | -0.658 |
| Oct 14, 2023 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight IV | Visual - Individual — Tot | 2 | 6.550 | 2 / 2 | 7.100 | -0.550 |
| Oct 14, 2023 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight V | Visual - Individual — Tot | 1 | 6.650 | 1 / 1 | 6.775 | -0.125 |
| Sep 28, 2024 Lake Orion Marching Band Invitational | Flight II | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 3 | 14.767 | 3 / 3 | 15.561 | -0.794 |
| Sep 28, 2024 Lake Orion Marching Band Invitational | Flight III | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 2 | 14.150 | 2 / 2 | 14.725 | -0.575 |
| Sep 28, 2024 Lake Orion Marching Band Invitational | Flight IV | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 2 | 13.800 | 2 / 2 | 14.725 | -0.925 |
| Sep 28, 2024 Lake Orion Marching Band Invitational | Flight V | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 1 | 12.600 | 1 / 1 | 13.800 | -1.200 |
| Oct 19, 2024 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight I | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 7 | 16.471 | 7 / 7 | 16.693 | -0.221 |
| Oct 19, 2024 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight II | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 5 | 14.020 | 5 / 5 | 14.962 | -0.942 |
| Oct 19, 2024 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight III | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 5 | 14.640 | 5 / 5 | 15.230 | -0.590 |
| Oct 19, 2024 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight IV | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 5 | 14.000 | 5 / 5 | 14.837 | -0.837 |
| Oct 19, 2024 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight V | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 2 | 12.850 | 2 / 2 | 14.300 | -1.450 |
| Sep 13, 2025 Huron Valley Invitational | Flight I | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 1 | 14.900 | 1 / 1 | 17.250 | -2.350 |
| Sep 13, 2025 Huron Valley Invitational | Flight II | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 1 | 13.100 | 1 / 1 | 15.200 | -2.100 |
| Sep 13, 2025 Huron Valley Invitational | Flight IV | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 1 | 12.700 | 1 / 1 | 15.867 | -3.167 |
| Sep 13, 2025 Huron Valley Invitational | Flight V | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 1 | 11.200 | 1 / 1 | 13.500 | -2.300 |
| Sep 27, 2025 Grand Blanc Marching Band Invitational | Flight I | Visual - Individual — Tot | 3 | 8.083 | 3 / 3 | 8.694 | -0.611 |
| Sep 27, 2025 Grand Blanc Marching Band Invitational | Flight II | Visual - Individual — Tot | 1 | 7.450 | 1 / 1 | 8.900 | -1.450 |
| Sep 27, 2025 Grand Blanc Marching Band Invitational | Flight III | Visual - Individual — Tot | 3 | 7.017 | 3 / 3 | 7.971 | -0.954 |
| Sep 27, 2025 Grand Blanc Marching Band Invitational | Flight IV | Visual - Individual — Tot | 2 | 6.525 | 2 / 2 | 7.331 | -0.806 |
| Sep 27, 2025 Grand Blanc Marching Band Invitational | Flight V | Visual - Individual — Tot | 1 | 6.200 | 1 / 1 | 6.517 | -0.317 |
| Sep 19, 2026 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight I | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 4 | 14.375 | 4 / 4 | 16.667 | -2.292 |
| Sep 19, 2026 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight II | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 3 | 12.733 | 3 / 3 | 14.825 | -2.092 |
| Sep 19, 2026 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight III | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 1 | 12.600 | 1 / 1 | 15.850 | -3.250 |
| Sep 19, 2026 Novi Marching Band Invitational | Flight IV | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 1 | 12.100 | 1 / 1 | 13.600 | -1.500 |
| Oct 10, 2026 Clarkston Marching Band Invitational | Flight I | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 1 | 16.700 | 1 / 1 | 18.300 | -1.600 |
| Oct 10, 2026 Clarkston Marching Band Invitational | Flight II | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 2 | 13.250 | 2 / 2 | 14.925 | -1.675 |
| Oct 10, 2026 Clarkston Marching Band Invitational | Flight III | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 3 | 13.833 | 3 / 3 | 14.539 | -0.706 |
| Oct 10, 2026 Clarkston Marching Band Invitational | Flight IV | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 4 | 14.075 | 4 / 4 | 14.738 | -0.663 |
Matched difference vs other judges
Below zero means lower than the same schools' other-judge averages; above zero means higher. Missing comparisons remain gaps. Units: Percentage points of score type maximum. Interpret differences alongside sample coverage, band improvement, and competition conditions.
Year-over-year — Buikema, A.
The same caption, measure, flight, and exhibition filters apply across all years.
| Year | Caption / measure | Scores | Average | High | Low | Matched | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 19 | 13.758 | 16.700 | 11.500 | 19 / 19 | -1.574 |
| 2025 | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 4 | 12.975 | 14.900 | 11.200 | 4 / 4 | -2.479 |
| 2025 | Visual - Individual — Tot | 10 | 7.200 | 8.600 | 6.200 | 10 / 10 | -0.808 |
| 2024 | General Effect - Visual — Tot | 32 | 14.597 | 17.700 | 12.600 | 32 / 32 | -0.715 |
| 2023 | Visual - Individual — Tot | 25 | 7.064 | 8.550 | 6.050 | 25 / 25 | -0.423 |