2024 PROGRAM
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About the Judges
David Butler
David Butler currently serves as the Educational Representative for Giant Steps Music in Chattanooga, TN. He retired after 32 years as a band director in East Tennessee, 28 of those years as the Director of Bands at Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences.
Under his direction the bands at CSAS consistently received recognition with superior ratings and recognition as well as performances at state and national conferences. In addition to his duties at CSAS, he also served as the Lead Instrumental Teacher in Hamilton County Schools for 12 years. Mr. Butler is a native of Chattanooga, and is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University. He is a Past President of the East Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association, and is an elected member of the American School Band Directors Association and the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. In addition to judging marching contests and concert assessments in Tennessee and Alabama, Mr. Butler served on the adjudication panel for the Kentucky Music Educators Association’s State Marching Band Championships for over a decade.
He continues to be in demand throughout the Southeast as an adjudicator and clinician.
David England
Mr. England currently teaches the Blackman Middle School Band in Murfreesboro, TN where he was selected as Teacher of the Year in 2008 and 2017. He has been teaching middle school band since 1994 and has been at BMS since it opened on 2001. The 300 member BMS band has received consistent superior ratings at festivals and the percussion section has played at the Tennessee Music Educators Conference as well at the PAS TN Day of Percussion. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1994 where he studied with Lalo Davila.
From 1993-2023, Mr. England was the percussion arranger, designer and an instructor at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, TN. Father Ryan has won three WGI World Championships and has been a perennial WGI Finalist, medalist and a fan favorite. Father Ryan is also a three-time winner of the PASIC indoor marching percussion standstill competition as well as several local and state awards. Mr. England is a composer for RowLoff Productions and an artist with Innovative Percussion and Ma pex/Majestic. He is an active clinician having presented at the Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic, NAfME National Conference, ASBDA Regional conference, TnMEA Conference, TN PAS, and many others. Mr. England is currently the Vice-President of the Tennessee Chapter of PAS. He is also a very
active adjudicator for marching bands and indoor percussion/win ds traveling around the country. He marched with the Cadets Dru m and Bugle Corps and was the percussion supervisor and percussion arranger for the Music City Drum and Bugle Corps from Nashville, TN for 2017 and 2018 as well as a consultant from 2013-2016. He also served as an instructor for the Dutch Boy Drum and Bugle Corps from Ontario, Ca nada. Mr. England and his wife Jennifer have four children, Breanna, Aaron, Angel and Damien, and three grandchildren, Aliza Dimple, John David a nd Elizabeth Daisy.
Caleb Rowland
Caleb Rowland received his Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Caleb has served as a music educator and consultant to marching bands, winter guards, and indoor ensembles for various schools in the Tennessee Valley area and the Middle Tennessee & North Georgia Areas.
Caleb is an active adjudicator of the East Tennessee Performing Arts Association. He plays with the Cookeville Community Band in his spare time and enjoys fishing on the lake.
Caleb is an educator in Hamilton County and lives on Signal Mountain.
George Hayden
George Hayden is the band director at Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School in Maryville, Tennessee (formerly known as Maryville Intermediate School). Mr. Hayden now in his 30th year with Maryville City Schools as a band director. At MRIS, Mr. Hayden teaches band to students in grades 5-7. As of 2023, he now teaches a general music/band prep class to 4th grade students called “Bandtastic Experience!” George Hayden has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree in administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University.
Mr. Hayden’s bands have compiled 121 superior ratings and 5 excellent ratings in stage performance and sight-reading with grades 2, 3 & 4-music with the MIS and MRIS bands over his teaching career. The 6th Grade MIS Wind Ensemble performed at the 2007 Midwest Clinic-An International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, Illinois. The MRIS Band has also performed at DISNEYWORLD, & UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, Orlando, Florida. Most recently, 2023, the MRIS Wind Ensemble was invited and performed for the State of Tennessee School Board Association Conference opening ceremony at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville in front of 900 school board members from across the State. His professional memberships include NAfMENational Association for Music Educators, Phi Beta Mu, TBA-Tennessee Bandmasters Association, TMEA-Tennessee Music Education Association, ETSB&OA-East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association and TSSBDA-Tennessee Secondary Schools Band Directors Association. Mr. Hayden served on the Board of Directors for ETSB&OA as middle area representative (2 terms) and as East Tennessee Band Chair (2 terms). Mr. Hayden is a contributing editor for The Instrumentalist. He has presented professional development workshops, clinics, and classes at the Midwest Clinic (2008 and 2013), NAfME, TMEA and numerous universities including the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, East Tennessee State University, Carson Newman University and Vandercook College of Music in Chicago. Mr. Hayden has also presented a band directors’ clinic for the California All-State Conference in February of 2020. He also adjudicates & conducts bands & clinics nationwide.
Mr. Hayden also conducts and hosts the GWHayden School of Conducting and Leadership for Drum Major for 30+ years where he trains many of East Tennessee’s high school students to conduct who wish to audition for their marching band’s position of drum major. He enjoys playing cards (hearts, spades & bridge), teaching, cooking, swimming, traveling, music (of course), watching college sports (Kentucky basketball, Alabama football, Lady Vol basketball & other SEC), weightlifting, spending time with his best friend/mama-Willeen, and time with his dog Xander.
About the Judges Continued
Joseph Hermann
Joseph Hermann is Professor of Music and Director of Bands Emeritus at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee, where he served for 28 years.
Under his leadership the Tennessee Tech Bands grew to a level of national prominence, over 25 new pieces were premiered, and the wind and percussion program became an influential force for bands in the Southeast. Graduates of Tech and past members of the TTU Bands are leading educators, performers in the premiere military bands, professional orchestras, and composers, arrangers, recording engineers, and music business directors across the nation. He received the Outstanding Faculty Award for Professional Service in 2008.
Before his appointment at Tennessee Tech in 1989, Hermann was a director at the University of Arizona, Indiana University, and East Tennessee State University. His secondary school teaching includes directing the Dowling High School Band, West Des Moines, Iowa and supervisor for the Des Moines Catholic Instrumental Music Program. Under his leadership, the school music program consisting of 13 elementary and middle schools grew to unprecedented enrollment. Additionally, he served briefly as the Educational D irector for Bands of America
and McCormick’s Enterprises, a music corporation, in Chicago, Illinois. Hermann is sought after as a conductor, adjudicator, and speaker and has presented clinics, workshops, and has conducted in over thirty states, in Europe, Canada, and throughout Japan. His symphonic bands have been featured ensembles at state, regional and national conventions; his interpretations have been broadcast on National Public Radio, and recordings of his ensembles have been issued as reference for music educators nationwide through music publishers and on commercial labels. He is a proponent of new music for winds and remains an active advocate for commissioning projects. Hermann has been a career-long member of CBDNA, NAfME, NBA, the Tennessee Bandmasters Association, has served as the editor for the New Music Reviews for the Tennessee Musician, and is a past board member of the Tennessee Music Educators Association.
In 1996, Hermann was elected to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association, served as a member of its Board of Directors, and in 2009, Hermann served as the 72nd President of the ABA, performed as the Chair of its Board of Directors, and currently works as Chair of the ABA Foundation. He is a member of Phi Beta Mu, a past President of the PAC-10 Band Directors Association, a past Province Governor for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and holds National Honorary membership in Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. He is an Associate Member of ASBDA. Hermann is the recipient of the 2014 ASBDA A. Austin Harding Award for dedicat ed service to the bands of America. Hermann is a recipient of t he KKѰ Distinguished Service to Music Medal in Conducting and the TBΣ Paula Crider O utstanding Band Director awards. In 2015, Hermann was inducted into the Tennessee Bandmasters Hall of Fame. In February of 2023, Hermann was inducted into the National Band Association Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors at the Hall of Honor at Troy University. Mr. Hermann is affiliate d as an Artist/Conductor/Clinician with KHS/Jupiter Band Instru ments, Inc., manufacturers of band and orchestra instruments located in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and serves as their Senior Educational Consultant and an author for the industry newsletter. Even after retirement, Hermann remains enthusiastically engaged in conducting, presenting clinics, adjudication, public speaking, and promoting the affirmative outcomes of music education in the school curriculum. He has been married to his wife, Kay, for 52 years. They have t wo daughters and five grandchildren.
Ashley Corey Wagner
Ashley Corey Wagner is originally from Peoria, IL but moved to Tennessee to attend the University of Tennessee - Knoxville in 2007 where she studi ed History and Secondary Education. She currently works at Oak Ridge High School in her 12th year as a CP and AP Economics teacher.
She has directed, choreographed, and designed for many area color guards since the age of 18. Ashley began judging six years ago, and has serv ed as a clinician and individual analysis judge for CIPA, ETPAA, SCGC, MEPA, and GCCCG. She currently serves as judge coordinator for ETPAA.
Ashley is principal choreographer for Momentum Dance Lab where she has been a core member for seven years. Ashley has also performed with Circle Modern Dance and The Knoxville Opera while working with MDL.
Ashley is also a mother and wife who resides in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee.
Alex White
Alex White is originally from Knoxville, TN and attended the University of Tennessee where he served as the Drum Major of the Pride of the Southland Band in 2010. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University, an Educational Specialistdegree in Administration from Arkansas State University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate from East Tennessee State University.
Mr. White currently serves as the Director of Bands at John Sevier Middle School in Kingsport, TN, where his program feeds the 3-time class AAA National Champion, the Dobyns-Bennett High School Band. Prior to his appointment at Sevier Middle in 2021, Mr. White taught for 8 years at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, TN and at Whittle Springs Middle School in Knoxville, TN.
His marching bands at Siegel won contests across the state and beyond, were perennial finalists at the MTSU Contest of Champions and Bands of America competitions. He also led the Siegel Band to a top 10 finish in class AAA and top 40 finish overall at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in 2018. Mr. White has received
judging training at the Music For All Summer Music Symposium, Conn-Selmer Institute, and the DCI Judging Symposium. He currently judges marching band contests across the region, teaches drum majors clinics, and works with bands across the state.
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PERCUSSION
David Scott, Eli McMahon, Faith Gray
Alcoa High School Marching Band
The Alcoa High School Band is made up of 76 outstanding, hard-working students that strive to achieve excellence. The band consistently achieves su perior ratings at both Marching and Concert events as well as participates in Indoor Colorguard and Indoor Percussion events.
The band is also a finalist at the Division II TN State Marching Band Championships. The band’s show this year is titled Sweet Dreams and takes the audience on a journey through the many stages of sleep we all experience. From the li ght relaxing sleep when we lie down, to the crazy fun dreams we can have, to the deep silent sleep that recharges our brains, and the nightmares that creep in when we least expe ct it. Selections from our show include: Mr. Sandman, Sweet Dreams, The Sound of Silence , and Enter Sandman
Leza Carver, Riley Carver, Bryce Ross, Gabby Puckett, Katie Bush, Skyler McCammon
Ben Collins
BAND DIRECTORS Jehoiada Green
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Russell McCurdy Zack Alegria
COLORGUARD CAPTAINS
Abbi Hatmaker, Olivia Graham, Abbey Vowell
PERCUSSION CAPTAIN Isaac Bowling
Dr. Jon Larmoyeux Eli Henry
Dane Lim, Yonatan Hernandez
Anderson County High School Marching Band
The Anderson County High School Band has a proud tradition of marching and performing excellence for over 40 years. We want to thank the s chool, parents, and the community that continues to support our students in all the ir accomplishments!
BRASS OFFICERS Evan Rutherford and Alyssa Roaden
WOODWIND OFFICERS Maryn Branham, Nevada Smallwood, Jayden Smith
Ryleigh Weltch
BAND CAPTAINS Ben Clingan, Lonna Barnette
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF Cris Castro, Will Luke, Chris Rosas, Anna Hutchinson
BEARDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Bearden High School Marching Band
Each fall the 120 member BHS Competition Marching band travels to several regional and Bands of America contests in the Southeast, where the group is consistently awarded superior ratings in music and visual effect. The band al so performs at numerous community events, such as the Knoxville Veteran’s Parade, perfo rmances for several community businesses, and the Knox County Schools Band Exhibiti on. The band has received invitations to perform all over the world – from California and Canada, to Ireland and even China. Recent performance highlights for this ensemble include: Disney Magic Music Days Parade, Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA. The Bearden High School Band seeks to provide all students with opportunities to be successful. Students have the
opportunity to learn skills beyond music, including organizational skills, discipline, and teamwork, as well as the chance to m ake life-long friends. Through a number of ensembles, contests, festivals, and performances, the band program allows students to explore the world of music in a positive, encouraging atmospher e.
OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Bella Hopson, Addison Dean, Laura Gomez, Kahlen Smiley, Avery Hopson, Mason Theobold, Jake Rice, Gus Beaver, Miles Ray, Garrett Kinson, Nathaneal Swinson, Jasper Arellano, Tatum Snyder, Summit Hetman, Jacob Goldberg, Stanley Shanklin, Ally Miller, Nicci S mith
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Karagen Peck, Drew Jones, Jacob Stanberry, Dr. Susannah Claibough, Annie Stigall, Micah Ireland
BAND DIRECTORS
Megan Christian James Wilson
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Jenna Easley Calvin Blackmon
PERCUSSION CAPTAIN
Ethan Clock
SECTION CAPTAINS
BAND DIRECTORS CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
The Marching Cougars
The Campbell County High School Marching Band, located in Jacksboro, TN, has a proud tradition of musical and performance achievement. Each year, the dedicated staff and students work tirelessly to enhance their skills and elevate their shows. This commitment is clearly visible on the field, where the band’s persistence and dedication create compelling and memorable performances.
The Campbell County High School Marching Band stands as a testament to the hard work and passion of its members.
COLORGUARD CAPTAINS
Christy Hibbler
BAND CAPTAINS
Emalynn Woods
Braidin Ivey, Cooper Sammons, Ethan Wonders, Willow White, and Megan Watkins
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Adam Wright; Tiffany Braden
Joann Begley
Jenna Stephens
OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
CARTER
Marching Hornet Band
The Carter Band program is an award winning instrumental performing ensemble consisting on nearly one hundred dedicated and passionate students from Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. The Carter Band is proud to take part in the Clinch River Classes again this year and will continue to compete this season at Tennessee High School’s Music in the Castle, Heritage High School’s Volunteer Classic, and The Division II State Marching Band Championship at Stewarts Creek High School.
The Marching Hornets will also be marching along side the UTC M arching Mocs next week at the UTC versus Portland St Football Game.
Zane Fraser, Kelsey Russell, Jarvin Ortiz, Evee McCarter, Rowdy Hutchens, Cole Coffey, Audrey Todd, Hailey Hale, Lexi Hunt, Jazmine Blair, and Natalie Coulson
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Elise Wilson, Autumn Jackson-Snider, Tyler Shropshire, Stephanie Hensley, Rayvn Housley, Ashley Becker, Elijah Downey,
BAND DIRECTORS
David Needham, Tyler Reeves, Chandler DeArmond
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Maggie Messer
Hannah Wyatt
OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
CHEROKEE
Marching Chiefs
The Cherokee Band is from Rogersville, TN under the direction of Brandon Linkous and Sophia Holcomb. Over the past nine years the group has performed at many venues including the Atlanta St. Patrick’s day parade, New Orleans Jazz Museum, and in Washington D.C. The band has earned superior ratings in both marching and concert band. Each year the band has a high number of graduates continuing to play at the collegiate level.
The success of the band program is supported by Hawkins County Schools and their hometown.
Clay Houck, Nathaniel Arnold, Delia Cobb, Kara Smith, Ruby McClanahan, Kathleen Self, Tyler Fair, Savannah Cradic, Maggie Wolfe, Gage Baldy, Anna Hutchison, and Jada Franklin
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Ashley Linkous, Jaimee Arnold, Caleb Guerard, Zach Trent, Jayden Johnson, and Tristan Rehkugler
BAND DIRECTORS
Brandon Linkous Sophia Holcomb
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Hetvi Patel
Khadijah Tinker
SOCIAL MEDIA
OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
CHUCKEY-DOAK HIGH SCHOOL
Chuckey-Doak Black Knight Band
The Chuckey-Doak Black Knight Band is proud to present their show “New York: The City that Never Sleeps”.
This band is 40 members strong and looking to entertain audiences everywhere they can.
From the quiet coyote to the cotton eyed joe, this band never ceases to have fun while striving for excellence!
Aiden Moore, Kayden Kennerley, Kayden Bradley, Joselyn Nunley
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Lyndsey Arnold and staff members Mansi Boegemann Brady, Reed McA mis, Sarah Troy, Calleigh Cheesman, Chae Caraballo, Andrew Whitaker, David Price, and Carson Quick
BAND DIRECTORS
Landon Brady
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Charlie Taylor
OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
CLAIBORNE HIGH SCHOOL
Blue Battalion Band
Since first taking the field in 1967, the Blue Battalion Marching Band has constantly been on the forefront of exceptional musical ability and premier drill performance. More importantly, the Blue Battalion has provided ample opportunities for its members to earn college scholarships, no matter their chosen field of study!
Whitney Hall, Alex Moulton, Katlyn Cooper, Rylie Goode, Mamie Parker, Rayne Lester
BAND DIRECTORS
Caleb Howard Michael Bloomer
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Cooper Brooks
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Greg Noah Kalup Lorens
SOCIAL MEDIA
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Cleveland High School Marching Band
Since founder Crill Higgins led the parade to their brand new school in 1966, the Cleveland High School Band has established a rich tradition of excellence. In addition to three appearances on the stage of the Tennessee Music Education Association State Convention, the Band has consistently scored Superior ratings at regional concert festival and made numerous appearances at the TMEA State Concert Festival.
The Marching Band has also enjoyed great success including being a Bands of America Grand Nationals Semi-Finalist, two-time BOA Regional Class Champion, 13-time BOA Regional Finalist, and the 2013 USBands Class 6A National Championships Silver Medalist.
The Band has also participated in parades all over the country, including the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC, the Orange Bowl, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving, the Miracle Mile in Chicago, and the Cotton Bowl.
Andi Wendorf, Lily Beard, Matthew Grimes, Madi Fowler
BAND DIRECTORS
Jim Burton Erik Simpson
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Abigail Salyer Maggi Creel
Clinton High School Marching Band
Our 2024 Show is titled, “Out of the Woods”.
Out of the Woods is a fantasy marching band adventure where performers emerge from hidden places in the forest to play, move and celebrate their secret terrene.
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Luke Warren, Chantel Fleming, Eli Garcia, Tommy Sam
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Isabella Rice, Nathan Angel, Aubrey Tipton, Sophia Tipton, Lea Sharpe, Aiden Hepworth, Jacob Burinda, Bryan Cranmore, Miller Lewis, Reese Caton, Reagan Cronan, Daniel Batchelor, Jonathan Ward, Caleb Bennett, Ethan Bray, Lily Hill, Keaton Cook, Caleb Holt, Mackenzie Harrison, Wyatt Delk, Bryan Cranmore, Lily Hill, Kennedy Cook, Blake Leverknight
BAND DIRECTORS
Matt Bimstein Ezekiel Schloss
Leah Hernandez Emilee Wagner DRUM MAJOR(S)
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
CONCORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Pride of the Den Marching Band
The Pride of the Den Marching Band is proud to represent Concord Christian School from Knoxville, TN.
The Pride offers 8th grade Concord students, as well as other ba nd programs in the surrounding area that may not have a marching program, the opportunity to join them on the field in competition. Today, Concord is proud to have member s of the Christian Academy of Knoxville! As cooperating members of different Christ Centere d organizations, we have the unique and wonderful opportunity to be a physical representation of being the body of Christ on the field.
We are eager to bring salt and light through our 2024 show “Starlight’.
Kayci Fleenor, Jack Magee, Joseph Martin, Jackson Krahl
BAND DIRECTORS
Natalie Renfroe
Olivia Bullock
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Keith Gray
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Jacob Mincke, Anthony Inman, Athena Lester
DEKALB COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Dekalb County Fightin’ Tiger Band
The Dekalb County FIghtin’ Tiger Band has attended the Division II Tennessee State marching competition the past 2 years in a row.
This year they will be presenting their show “Weathering the St orm” featuring works from AC/DC, Rihanna, and the Electric Lights Orchestra. R egardless of if it is a natural disaster or emotional turmoil, everyone is capable of Weathering the Storm.
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Aaron Maple, Alexis Stanley, Amy Nokes, Ashton McClain, Bairon Hernandez, Daniel Stiffler, Jay Bare, JD Thomas
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Hannah Bratton, Assistant Band Director; Shannon Johns, Color Guard Instructor; Eli Martin, Assistant Color Guard Instructor
BAND DIRECTORS
Maxwell Patterson
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Jaden Wildes BJ Mosley
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
EAST HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL
East Hamilton High School Marching Hurricanes
Xander Tarrant, Kaleb Fowler, Hailey Moore, Gwyn Griffis
BAND DIRECTORS
Kenneth L. Carrico III
Rodney E. Brown
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Baylie Crittenden
Jaida Kimbrough
Xander Tarrant
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Adam Miller, Matt Brooks, Nicole Donnell, Preston Pham, Abby Griffis, Jason Ponnachen
GATLINBURG-PITTMAN HIGH SCHOOL
GPHS Marching Highlanders
The Gatlinburg-Pittman High School Marching Highlanders is a proud symbol of school spirit and tradition. The students energetic performances and deep-rooted sense of heritage plays a central role in the Gatlinburg community.
The Marching Highlanders proudly present their 2024 marching show, Matters of the Heart. Join us as we explore the many expressions of love, from the playful to the passionate. Show selections include L-O-V-E, Burning Love, I Will Always Love You, and Lay All Your Love On Me.
Paul Didanko, Ben Reid, Bria Delangis, Davis Galvan, Adrien Carroll, Maylyn Preslar
BAND DIRECTORS
Maxwell Patterson
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Matt VanNus, Autumn Hurst
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Mason Wang
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
HALLS HIGH SCHOOL
Halls High School Marching Band
The Halls High Band is a consistent Tennessee Bandmasters Sweepstakes Award Recipient for superior performances in marching band and symphonic band. The Directors would like to thank the band members, band parents, school and community for their support of this year’s show!
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Nolan Cook, Amanda Laine, Oran MacBean, Logan Dennison, Battery Paige LeQuire, Ella Miller, Katie Evans, Reid Cooper, Jonahus Lane, Alexys Grubb, Abigail Allen, Ella Wolfe, Olivia Price, Abby Satterfield, Amanda Laine, Carlie Etters, Will Tyson, Hayden Brown, Leo Cremeans, Jackson Higgins, Logan Dennison, Addy DeHart, Addison O’Dell
Tyler Delaney, Amy Jones, Madelyn Bowman, Reagan Bride, Matt Weyer, Evan Weaver, Olivia DeMarcus, Austin Taylor, Collin Christie, Austin Kerr, Jill Wright & Ella Kimbro
BAND DIRECTORS
Eric Baumgardner, Britney Christie
Tiffany Kimbro
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Jackson Holt
Caleb Perry
SOCIAL MEDIA
SOCIAL MEDIA
HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY
Spirit of the Valley Marching Band
BAND DIRECTORS
Alex Rector
Chuck Brock
CJ McCrory
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
SOCIAL MEDIA
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Aaron Curlee
Douglas King
Jacey Thomas Erika Walker
Adam Miller, Matt Brooks, Nicole Donnell, Preston Pham, Abby Gr iffis, Jason Ponnachen
HARRIMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Rhapsody in Blue Marching Band
SOCIAL MEDIA
The Rhapsody in Blue Marching Band hails from town of Harriman, TN. Last year the band received Excellent ratings and 3rd place at Music in the Parks. While they may be small they are mighty.
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Lainey Skarsten, Evie Staake, Ferris Gencorelli
BAND DIRECTORS Sidney Giles
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Daniel Lankford
BAND DIRECTORS
Bill Wynn Preston Miller
HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL
Legion of Generals
Go Generals!
SOCIAL MEDIA
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Ethan Bruce, Sammy Hilles, Lanie Keith
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Inae Kim, Julia Petteys, Nicolas Anchondo
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Kenzie Haines, Josh Miller, Jayden Murray
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Susi Taylor, Colin James
KARNS HIGH SCHOOL
The Karns High School Fightin’ Beaver Band
Since 1952, this award-winning band program has represented the absolute best that the Karns Community has to offer. This acclaimed organization ha s performed in 17 states, two foreign countries, and the District of Columbia. This year’s band consists of 170 students from diverse musical backgrounds and across all areas of study at Karns High School.
BAND DIRECTORS Isabella Jaynes
Jimbo Crawford Jr.
DRUM MAJOR(S)
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Assistants: Nat Gallagher, Javan Gray; Staff: Lydia Best, Emily Ayers, Michael Cammisano, Piper McGlohon, John Clugg, Logan Kelly, Ella Crawford, Calli Jane Crawford, Meredith Morgan, Caroline Storch, Emily Schirle, CJ McCrory, Laney Puhalla
The Lenoir City High School Marching Band
Under the direction of Zach Slimp and Emily Allen, the Lenoir City High School Marching Band takes the field with 75 dedicated members. This season’s show, “Keeping Time,” explores the journey of a clock through its rise, fall, and eventual breakdown. The performance weaves together the serene melodies of Enya’s “Only Time” with the intensity of Shostakovich’s Symphony #11 in G minor, capturing both harmony and chaos. With a commitment to excellence and countless hours of rehearsal, these students proudly represent their school and community, showcasing not only their musical and visual talents but also their dedication, teamwork, and school spirit.
BAND DIRECTORS Ciara Davis Abby Holm
DRUM MAJOR(S)
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Ernesto Bayola, Amber Taylor, Rebbeca Veach-Hash, Noah Veal, Jenny Veal, Tim Hays
BAND DIRECTORS
Kenneth L. Carrico III
Rodney E. Brown
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Landon Williams, Lucas Moore, Jace Will, Alyson Tucker, Adriana Gonzalez
Their 2024 show is entitled “HiSCORE,” with music arranged and composed by Synced Up Designs. Color Guard Director is Mollie McGill.
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Chris MacTavish, Zane Winchester, Siobhan Duden, Eric Greenap, James Perez, Eli Garcia, Bryce Johnson, Ben Cooper, Hailey Whitehouse, EmmaSpears, Colton Sparveno, Jason McGill, Giovanni Misciagna
LENOIR CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Zachary Slimp Emily Allen
Marching Bruins
The Northwest Whitfield Marching Band was established 50 years ago, with values of Preparation, Responsibility, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence. It is with PRIDE that we represent our hometown of Tunnel Hill, Georgia.
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
BAND DIRECTORS Ella Rose DRUM MAJOR(S)
SOCIAL MEDIA
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Brittany Norton, Emily Branscomb, David Minter, Ty Griffin
NORTHVIEW ACADEMY
Northview Academy Band
The Northview Academy Band is made up of 8th - 12th graders. The band would like to thank their sponsors: American 24 Hour Door, 24/7 Church, Swaggerty’s Farm, Seagle Landscaping Supplies, Ruth Ann Brandon, TVA Credit Union, Maples Motor Inn, Soaky Mountain Water Park, and Dacco Mechanical.
BAND DIRECTORS Emma DeGroot
DRUM MAJOR(S)
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Misti DeGroot, Cris Castro, Elizabeth June
BAND DIRECTORS
Andrew Smith Mark Criswell
POWELL HIGH SCHOOL BAND
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Bryanna Metcalf, Jacob Loesch, Sarah Grace Chapman, Cheyenne Gamage, Kate Provenza, Yelena Selyukova, Abby Terry, Ally Loveday, Caleb DeBaun, Chase Letterman
Powell High School Marching Panther Band
Powell High School Band is under the direction of Andrew Smith and Mark Criswell. Their show this year is entitled Black Swan and features music from Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky and Chandelier by Sia.
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Evi Lam Brewer Mooney
SOCIAL MEDIA
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Skyler Whitehouse, Zach Todd, Maggie Kirkland, Spencer Cassidy, Annika Blackburn, Brooke Duez, Jared Schafer, Hugh Lindsey
BAND CAPTAIN
Philip Pintoc
Nathaniel Vanoy, Christina Bryant, Nick Walker
Henry Griffin, Jefferson Arevalo, Brayden Ptak, Hudson Adams, Taylor York, Elizabeth Jorgensen, Alyssa Stanley
Becky and Anthony Terry
SCOTT HIGH
Marching Highlanders
Our 2024 show, Teenage Dirtbag, is inspired by the sounds of teenage angst, disillusionment and rebellion.
These powerful, conflicting emotions of the teenage years have p rovided ample inspiration for songwriters and have led to the creation of anthems such as Welcome to the Black Parade exploring the anxieties of independence, the power riffs of rebelliousness in Smells Like Teen Spirit, the intimidating lyrics of Teenagers, the sting of self loathing in Teenage Dirtbag and the humorous aspect unrequited love in Stacy’s Mom.
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Joslin Floyd, Leah West
BAND DIRECTORS
Ryan Hoffman
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Matt VanNus, Autumn Hurst
Scarlett Wells DRUM MAJOR(S)
SEYMOUR HIGH SCHOOL
The Sound of Seymour
The Seymour High School Band program has long been a great place for students at all levels to obtain a superior musical education while developing a strong work ethic and life-long friendships.
BAND DIRECTORS Tyler Santel DRUM MAJOR(S)
Joseph Cole Zach Elgin
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Cody Drap, Daniel Foster, Theresa Foster, James Perez
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Isabelle Haggard, Zeke Scott, Weston Reddick, Avery Doss, Alexandra Zadakaus
SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL
South-Doyle High School
The South-Doyle High School Marching Band’s 2024 field show is entitled, “Written In The Stars.” The show features original music by arranger Luke McMillan, “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins, and “Rewrite The Stars” from The Greatest Showman.
BAND DIRECTORS Joe Washam DRUM MAJOR(S)
Danny Mull
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Matthew Gurecki, Daryn Green, Lexi Thaxton, Keith Trout, Justin Bryan
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Tessa Turner, Connor Solomon, Lucas Conner, Abigail Keane, Abigail Hawkins
