with over a half century of experience of taking bands to "evaluation"[hate that term} I've experienced contests where going in you knew only 3-5 would get a Div 1. There were 30+ bands. That was what the district wanted. I have also gone to contests where 80% got 1s. I NEVER BEGRUDGE ANYONE GETTING A 1 I have also placed first runner up in the Honor Band with a tape that was given a 2nd div. We try to be consistent across the state and panels but sometimes it just happens. There are no enzones to cross or home plates to get to. It's music and will always be subjective in scoring