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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
We are proud. We are performers. We are Racers.
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Dr. Stephanie Rea, Flute Dr. Amy McCann, Clarinet Dr. Stephanie Carlson, Double Reeds, Saxophone
Dr. Eric Swisher, Trumpet Dr. Ashley Cumming, Horn Dr. Chris Sharpe, Trombone
Dr. Todd French, Tuba / Euphonium
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Flute- Stephanie Rea, srea@murraystate.edu
Clarinet- Amy McCann, amccann1@murraystate.edu
Saxophone,Oboe,&Bassoon- Stephanie Carlson, scarlson4@murraystate.edu
Brass
French Horn- Ashley Cumming, acumming@murraystate.edu
Trumpet- Eric Swisher, eswisher@murraystate.edu
Trombone- Chris Sharpe, csharpe2@murraystate.edu
Euphonium & Tuba- Todd French, tfrench10@murraystate.edu
Percussion
Conner Viets, cviets@murraystate.edu
Jazz Todd Hill, thill@murraystate.edu
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10:30 AM
Todd County Central High School Marching Rebels
Elkton, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: A
Director(s): Mike DiPasquale, Heather DiPasquale
Staff: Daniel Crenshaw
2023 Show: A Thousand Cranes
10:45 AM
Mascot: Rebels
School Colors: Red and Grey
Performers on the field: 29
BallardMemorialHighSchoolBand
Barlow,Kentucky
KMEAClassification: A
Mascot:Bombers
SchoolColors:GreenandWhite
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11:00AM
Mayfield High School Marching Band
Mayfield, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: A
Director(s): Darrin Abren, Ginny Burchett
Drum Major(s): Samantha McGaha
Mascot: Cardinals
School Colors: Red and Black
Performers on the field: 41
Staff: Tripp Freeman, Eliae Eaton, Braden Clayton, Aaliyah Henry, Alexis Garcia, James O, Nancy Hurst, Christie Lamb, Lucy Burchett, Yenni Gonalez
2023 Show: Celebración
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11:15 AM
Mater Dei Catholic High School Marching Knights
Breese, Illinois
KMEA Classification: A
Director(s): Jordan Profitt
Drum Major(s): Jon Marble
Mascot: Knights
School Colors: Navy & Columbia Blue
Performers on the field:36
Staff: Eric Drake, Andrew Bosomworth, Cal Laguna, Lauren
Profitt, Andrew Slone
2023 Show: Synesthesia
11:30 AM
Trigg County High School Marching Band
Cadiz, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AA
Director(s): Andrew Mroch, Bethany Allen
Drum Major(s): McKenna Chaney
Mascot: Wildcat
School Colors: Black & White
Performers on the field: 55
Staff: Josh Hill, Alex Gehring, Sophia Pizarro, Colin Curling, Ryn Jenkins
2023 Show: I Can See
Clearly...
11:45 AM
Caldwell County High School Band of Pride
Princeton, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AA
Director(s): Mason Henry, Bonnie Stone
Drum Major(s): Kaydan Scott
Mascot:Tiger
School Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Performers on the field: 55
Staff: James Cook, Maekayla Lewis, Brooke Ashfield, Kelly James
2023 Show: Phobias
12:00 PM
HancockCountyHighSchoolMarchingBand
Lewisport,Kentucky
KMEAClassification: AA
Director(s):ZacharyBuskill,LoganBarrow
DrumMajor(s): BriannaNolan
Mascot:Hornet
SchoolColors:Red&Grey
Performersonthefield:61
Staff:EmilyBivins,JaydenHammer,DanielleFord
2023Show:Skyscapes
12:15 PM
MurrayHighSchoolTigerBand
Murray,Kentucky
KMEAClassification: AAA
Mascot:Tiger
SchoolColors:Black&Gold
Director(s):TimZeiss,BethStribling,HunterCarter
DrumMajor(s): RiannaPeng&OmarKhatib
Performersonthefield:127
Staff:OwenButler,HannahTinsley,LeighaMann,AprilSexton,Emily
Belanger,BenStone,TrippFreeman,HastingHale,CarsonMcCann
2023Show:Boss
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12:30 PM
Franklin-Simpson High School Marching Band
Franklin, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AAA
Director(s): Kyle Graves, Amber Lamastus, Melanie Valone
Mascot: Wildcats
School Colors: Blue & White
Performers on the field: 61
Drum Major(s): Sydney Maloney & Katelyn Hughes
Staff: Felicia Logsdon, Nate Nash, Lauren Graves
2023 Show: Pale Blue Dot
1:15 PM
Ohio County High School Marching Band
Hartford, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AAAA
Mascot: Eagle
School Colors: Blue, grey, & White
Director(s): Lincoln Row, Jarod Thurman, Stephen Mullins
Performers on the field: 71
Drum Major(s): Xanthe Hoover
Staff: Elizabeth Rowe, Holston Soder, Ella Isaccs, Mikiya Leslie, Cam Toomey
2023 Show: Escape the Rock
1:30 PM
HopkinsvilleHighSchoolMarchingBand
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
KMEAClassification: AAAA
Director(s):GrantJones,AddisonGrimm, TaylorCaperton
DrumMajor(s): JulieWright
Mascot:Tigers
SchoolColors:Orange&Black
Performersonthefield:76
Staff:TonyPendleton,RossPendleton,TroyJones,BonnieStone,Jaslyn Rivera,JasonHarris,JasonDollinger,LeslieTaylor,ZachFlemming
2023Show:LightEternal
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1:45 PM
Daviess County High School Band of Pride
Owensboro, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AAAA
Director(s): Nate Clark, Kyle Payton
Drum Major(s): Olivia Booher
Mascot: Panther
School Colors: Red & White
Performers on the field: 80
Staff: Joe Howard, Josh Stone, Alisha Glover, Alex Payne, Emmy Schlacter, Matt Bristow, Jeremy Stone, Jake Deitz
2023 Show: Parkour
2:00 PM
Henderson County High School Colonel Brigade & Guard
Henderson, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AAAA
Mascot: Colonel
School Colors: Maroon & White
Director(s): Tyler Simms, John Woods, Erin Thomas, Andrew Burns
Drum Major(s): Sophi Stone
Performers on the field: 46
Staff: Scott Dallas, Jennifer Marks, Austin Crisp, Allison Adams, Samantha Ball
2023 Show: Set Free
2:15 PM
Madisonville North-Hopkins High School Marching Maroons
Madisonville, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AAAA
Mascot: Maroon
School Colors: Maroon & Black
Director(s): Randy Adams, Alan Emerson, Cory Mullins
Drum Major(s): Lily Kate Bell & Ann Claire Lutz
Performers on the field:100
Staff: Kirsten Mendoza, Cayce Spence, Brent Burris, Allen Courington, Liam Coursey, Bill Thomas, Elizabeth Classen, Emma Hampton
2023 Show: All The World’s A Stage
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2:30 PM
Calloway County Laker Band
Murray, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AAAA
Director(s): Nick Calcamuggio, Kevin Suiter
Drum Major(s): Jasmine Hornbuckle
Mascot:Lakers
School Colors: Red & White
Performers on the field: 88
Staff: Abigail Calcamuggio, Lauren Montgomery, Tyson LaFrance, Jeremiah Morris, Kit Bickers, Wade Griggs
2023
Show: The King
2:45 PM
Christian County Colonel Band
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AAAA
Mascot: Colonel
School Colors: lue
Director(s): Anthony Darnall, Calvin Warren III, Andrea Armour, Br y, Alyssa Ross
Drum Major(s): Jazlynn Russell
Performers on
Staff: Jose Rodriguez, Brent Burns, Chasity Lindsey, Alyssa Ross, Wil e Darnall, Tim Ingram, Aron Hotson, Bill Pyle, Chris Collins, Mat Burn
2023 Show:
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McCracken County Mustang Marching Band
West Paducah, Kentucky
KMEA Classification: AAAAA
Director(s): John Lovell, Kelley Ray
Mascot: Mustang
School Colors: Crimson, White, & Black
Drum Major(s): Andrea Morris, Olivia Watson, Briley Smith
Staff: Jeremy Watwood, Jenny Turner, Ralph Matlock, Eli Case, Spencer Sullivan, Chistopher Watson
Performers on the field:152
2023 Show: The Long Road Home
3:15 PM
F.J. Reitz Mighty Marching Panthers
Evansville, Indiana
KMEA Classification: AAAAA
Director(s): Alex Grimm, Michael Miller
Mascot: Panthers
School Colors: Blue & Grey
Performers on the field: 110
Drum Major(s): T.J. Joyce, Kat Sheychuk, Alex Joyce
Staff: Emily Houston, Mason Bumgardner, Emma Winiger, Rachel Kercher Michael Miller, Adam Weigand, Jackson Foerster, David Daily, Alex Har
Carett Pritchett, Wiley Wood, Annie Cloud, Leanne Hampton
2023 Show: ...Lost
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Wind Ensemble
Dr. Brent Johnson, Conductor
Symphonic Band
Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Conductor
Both concert bands are open to all students regardless of major Each ensemble performs contemporary and traditional wind band repertoire and present several concerts each semester. Audition is required for Wind Ensemble.
Racer Band
Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Director
The 200+ member Racer Band is made up of students from nearly every academic major on campus and provides entertainment at all MSU home football games The Racer Band performs at high school band competitions and hosts the Festival of Champions on campus every year.
Jazz Ensembles
Dr. Todd Hill, Director
Jazz ensembles at Murray State have a rich tradition of excellence. Jazz bands are open to any student on campus regardless of major and require a short audition for seating placement at the beginning of each semester.
Racer Pep Band
Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Director
The Racer Pep Band performs at all the Men's and Women's home basedball games and travels to tournament games in March. This group is open to any student on campus and meets NovemberMarch each year
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Based on Also Zprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss
arranged by John Fannin & Josh Powell
The Anti-Hero that I Get
“Anti-Hero” originally performed by Taylor Swift, written by Taylor Swift, Jack Michael Antonoff, and Jack Antonoff
“The Impression That I Get” originally performed by The Mighty Mighty Boss Tones, written by Dicky Barrett and Joseph Gittleman
Arranged by Matt Hightower & Josh Powell
Chameleon
Originally performed by Herbie Hancock, written by Herbert Hancock, Paul Jackson, Harvey Mason Jr., and Bennie Maupin
arranged by Tom Wallace, Arrangers Publishing
Originally performed by Dua Lipa, written by Dua Lipa, Sarah Hudson, Clarence Coffee, Jason Evigan, Sarah Theresa Hudson, and Clarence Bernard Coffee
Arranged by Matt Hightower & Josh Powell
Physical Conga-Fireball
“Conga” originally performed by Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine, written by Enrique Elias Garcia
“Fireball” originally performed by Pitbull, written by Tom Peyton, Andreas Schuller, Eric Frederic, John Ryan, Armando Perez, Joseph Spargur, Ilsey Anna Juber, Armando Christian Perez, and Joseph M. Spargur
Arranged by Matt Hightower & Josh Powell
Racer Band Director: Dr. Ashley Shoupe
Director of Bands: Dr. Brent Johnson
Percussion Staff
Andy Gibson - Caption Head
Aaron Moody, Ben Stone, Conner Viets, Carson McCann - Instructors
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Hannah Tinsley - Caption Head
Lauren Montgomery - Instructor
Drum Majors
Jake Glatczak, Sam Mitchell, & Nicole Payne
Racer Band President
Liberty Guyette
Racer Band Vice Presidents
Diamond Edwards, Gena Parker, Tyler Bussen, Cooper Barnett, Maddie Beck, T’Khiyah Trice-Wilford
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Flute Section Leaders
MJ Bachman & Amelia Lutz
Clarinet Section Leaders
Madison Roby & Emily Stalker
Saxophone Section Leaders
Michaela Black, Ryan Potts, & Nathan Shepperd
Trumpet Section Leaders
Noah Hawkins, Alyssa Shrader, & Alex West
Mellophone Section Leaders
Rachel Colston & Hannah Pritchett
Trombone Section Leader
Logan Combs
Baritone Section Leader
Avery Mackey
Tuba Section Leader
Isaac Carter & Nathaniel Moore
Drumline Leadership
Evan Carlton, John Gibson, & Chris
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Front Ensemble Leadership
Kit Bickers & Spencer Osborne
Color Guard Section Leaders
Kristian Canada, Jayden Jammer, &
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Jackson Roberts
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OCTOBER 27, 2023 (STRINGS ONLY)
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 (VOICE ONLY)
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FEBRUARY 24, 2024 (VOICE ONLY)
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