Every year, units travel to competition, perform their show, receive judge feedback — and then what?

In a recent conversation with veteran adjudicator Scott Pizani, we explored how to move beyond simply reading the comments to genuinely using them as a roadmap for improvement.

Feedback is a gift, not a verdict. Comments from judges aren’t personal critiques—they’re clues pointing to what your ensemble can control. Rather than react defensively, treat feedback as an invitation to learn and refine.