2022 Northeast Regional Marching Band Championship

OCTOBER 1, 2022

NEMCC Tiger Stadium

Booneville, Mississippi

To Directors, Students, Parents, and Guests,

Welcome to Northeast Mississippi Community College for the 2022 Northeast Regional Marching Band Championship. This contest has a history of including the finest high school bands in the southeast. Your presence here symbolizes your support for quality high school music programs. We are proud to host you and your band. While you are on campus, I hope you will get to know our staff and students. You will soon learn that we too value quality music programs as part of our comprehensive collegiate environment.

I hope your experience is positive. The staff of Northeast is ready to assist you with any special needs that you have.

Thank you for your support of this event. Have a safe and pleasant day!

Sincerely,

Dr. Ricky G. Ford PRESIDENT

NEMCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jack Ramsey Chairman

Witt

Shappley

Sam McCoy Tenure of Service: 1988

County

Christie Holly Tenure of Service: 2014

Jackson Tenure of Service: 1995

Tracie Langston Tenure of Service: 2004 Prentiss County Businesswoman

Larry Mitchell Tenure of Service: 2015 Alcorn County Retired Educator

Katie Moreland Tenure of Service: 2020 Prentiss County Retired Educator

Lonnie Murphy Tenure of Service: 2020 Prentiss County Retired Educator

Mike Staten Tenure of Service:

County Bank President

Luzene Triplett Tenure of Service: 2002

County Retired Educator

Bubba Pounds Tenure of Service: 2020 Prentiss County Chancery Clerk

John Anderson Tenure of Service: 2016 Alcorn County Educator

2022 ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Classification

Classifications will reflect that of the MHSAA State Marching Championship.

Out-of-State bands will be placed in class based on the total of winds and percussion.

RATINGS PORTION

CLASS

Hamilton High School Band .......................................................................................9:30

Hamilton, MS

Director: Michael Williams

Drum Major: Ethan West

Adjunct Staff: Kayla Tutor and Caden Guest

Program: Hoist the Colors

Music Selections: Pirates of the Caribbean

CLASS 2A

Baldwyn Bearcat Band ................................................................................................9:45

Baldwyn, MS

Director: Marshall Dear

Drum Major: Jesse Grantham

Adjunct Staff: Kelvin Hill

Program: Criminal Times

Music Selections: Love Theme from The Godfather, “Smooth Criminal,” Dragnet Theme, “Jailhouse Rock,” “House of the Rising Sun”

CLASS 3A

Alcorn Central Purple Pride .....................................................................................10:00

Glen, MS

Directors: Lee Hopson and Jana Matlock

Drum Majors: Reed Roberson

Adjunct Staff: Chase Bodiford, Curt Carman, Justin Johnson, Thomas Kimmons, Allison

Monroe

Program: Distortion

Music Selections: “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Creep,” “The Pretender”

Amory Panther Marching Band................................................................................10:15

Amory, MS

Directors: Jeff Colburn, David Cuevas, Will Pate

Drum Majors: Gracelyn Johnson

Adjunct Staff: Melissa Reeves

Program: Into the Light

Music Selections: In the Dark, Out of the Dark, and Into the Light

Nettleton High School Marching Band ....................................................................10:30

Nettleton, MS

Directors: Josh Funderburg and Kara Russell

Drum Major: Olivia Foster

Program: Motown Hits

Music Selections: “I Want You Back,” “Respect,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t No

Mountain High Enough”

The Aberdeen High School Bulldog Band ................................................................

Aberdeen, MS

Directors: Tim Matlock, Phil Martin, and Halle Mims

Drum Majors: Caleb Roberson and Emileigh Matthews

Adjuct Staff: Deja Vaughn, Zach Campbell and Toni Reese

Program: What We Do for Love - featuring the music of New Edition and Bruno Mars

Music Selections: “Lost in Love,” “Grenade,” “Candy Girl/Candy – Cameo,” “Can You Stand the Rain?”

Mantachie Mustang Band .........................................................................................

Mantachie, MS

Directors: Austin Jones and Mason Williams

Drum Major: Brooklyn West

Adjunct Staff: Lisa Upton, Alex Hildago, Caleb Murrell

Program: Gatsby

Hatley Tiger Pride ....................................................................................................

Hatley, MS

Directors: Callie Moore and Rebekah Wells

Drum Major: Abby Ivy

Adjunct Staff: Jace Wells and Annalee Knight

Program: Agent 54

Water Valley High School Marching Band .............................................................

Water Valley, MS

Director: Wesley Brown

Drum Major: Raven Scroggins

Adjunct Staff: Jackie Egdorf

Program: Scenes of America

Music Selections: A Patriotic Salute, Shenandoah, My Country/Swanee

BREAK

11:00

11:15

11:30

Shannon High School Red Raider Marching Band ..................................................

Shannon, MS

Directors: Fred Hadley and Terrell Gilmore

Drum Major: Semaj Jones

12:00

Adjunct Staff: Markel Brooks, Alyssa Freeman, William Pruitt, Bennett Moore, Travis Locust

Program: The Final Wish

Music Selections: “Bazaar,” “When you Believe,” “Friend Like Me/ Prince Ali,” “Caravan”

The Pride of the Tribe Marching Band .....................................................................

Iuka, MS

Directors: Bradley Strom and Mary Phillips

Drum Major: Cole Richardson

Adjunct Staff: Ann Marie Blake, Damon Coleman, Will Pittman, Jamie Gambino

Program: Glitch

12:15

Music Selections: “Mr. Roboto,” “Dancing Machine,” Brahms Lullaby, “Welcome to the Machine,” “Iron Man”

The Pride of New Albany...........................................................................................

New Albany, MS

Directors: David Hopple, Brandon Lang, Dylan Hunsucker

Drum Major: Eric Flores

Adjunct Staff: Lilly Swilley, Joseph Rutherford, Levi Sides

Program: El Toro Bravo

12:30

Mooreville Trooper Pride Marching Band ...............................................................12:45

Mooreville, MS

Directors: Walt Namie and Tyler Stallings

Drum Major: Sam Nix

Adjunct Staff: Amiah Cavett and Bryant Stubbs

Program: A Tribute to America’s Music

Music Selections: “Johnny B. Goode,” “At Last,” “April in Paris,” “I’ll Fly Away”

Caledonia High School Marching Band .....................................................................1:00

Caledonia, MS

Directors: Shelby Wilbanks and Angelina Neal

Drum Major: Amelia Hurt

Adjunct Staff: Jayne Doolittle, Melissa Mowrey, Ben Neal

Program: REIGN

New Hope High School Trojan Marching Band

Columbus, MS

Directors: Erica Shirley and Brian Lindsay

Drum Majors: Lily Henry and C.J. Snider (Student Conductor)

Adjunct Staff: Rachel Stout

Program: Derailed

Lafayette Commodore Band .......................................................................................1:30

Oxford, MS

Directors: Kelly Duncan, Lauren Duncan, Jeff West

Drum Major: Joshua Wilson

Adjunct Staff: Madeline McKinney, Kaylen Aven, Jared Brownlee

Program: BE STILL

Music Selections: Imagining Possibilities, Contemplating Change, Making a Difference

Columbus High School “Band of Champions”

Columbus, MS

Directors: Joel Beard, LaTerence Varnado, Sammie Brown

Drum Major: Kendall Henry

Adjunct Staff: Sammie Brown, LaTasha Jones, Brandon Holmes

Program: Diamonds by Ben Hylton

Music Selections: Heist, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” Diamonds, Palladio

Neshoba Central “BIG BLUE BAND” .....................................................................

Philadelphia, MS

Directors: Daniel Wade, Ashley Wade, Amanda May, Ryan Bays

Drum Major: Nicole Brantley

Adjunct Staff: Haley Templeton

Program: THE BIG BLUE ROCK

Northeast Mississippi Community College Tiger Band ............................................2:20

Directors: Bryan Mitchell, Dr. Jason Beghtol, Dr. Amy Langley

Drum Majors: Nhi Nguyen, Dat Nguyen, Meggan Reeder

Adjunct Staff: Kent Hisaw and Megan Kimble

Program: El Fuego

Music Selections: El Toro Caliente, “Senorita,” Malaguena

AWARDS CEREMONY 2:30

BREAK UNTIL 3:00 CAPTION PORTION

CLASS 1A

Cherokee High School Marching Band ......................................................................3:00

Cherokee, AL

Director: Steven Strom

Drum Major: Angel Martinez

Adjunct Staff: Jordon Self, Jacob Russell, Erin Lechman, Davon Coleman, Ethan Gordon, Caitlyn Crawford, Ethan Smith

Program: The Man With No Name

Music Selections: The Ecstasy of Gold and L’arena by Ennio Morricone

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Middleton Tiger Band

Middleton, TN

Directors: Dr. Michael Yopp and Angela Yopp

Program: Game Time – The Music of Video Games

CLASS 2A

Bruce Trojan Band ......................................................................................................3:30

Bruce, MS

Director: Sam Farris

Drum Major: Megan Harrelson

Adjunct Staff: Megan Stanford and Jay Morgan

Program: Trapped by Gary Gilroy

Calhoun City Wildcat Band .......................................................................................

Calhoun City, MS

Director: Taylor Moore

Drum Major: Emily Torres

Adjunct Staff: Kayla Denton and Samantha Hamilton

Program: Willy Wonka

Music Selections: “I Want It Now,” “Oompa Loompa,” “Candy Man,” “Pure Imagination”

East Webster Marching Wolverines ............................................................................4:00

Maben, MS

Director: Jesse Yates and Clayton Brunt

Drum Major: Kayleigh Ann Griffin

Adjunct Staff: Mollikate Keehley, Joby Miller, Taylor Sims, DJ Carpenter, Kathryn Robinson

Program: Heart of Glass

CLASS 3A

Nettleton High School Marching Band ......................................................................4:15

Nettleton, MS

Directors: Josh Funderburg and Kara Russell

Drum Major: Olivia Foster

Program: Motown Hits

Music Selections: “I Want You Back,” “Respect,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”

Kossuth, MS

Directors: Brandon Harvell and Diane Cole

Drum Major: Makayla Meteer

Program: Thor’s Hammer

Music Selections: Asgard, Mjonir, Odin, Battle of the Frost Giants

Mantachie Mustang Band ...........................................................................................4:45

Mantachie, MS

Directors: Austin Jones and Mason Williams

Drum Major: Brooklyn West

Adjunct Staff: Lisa Upton, Alex Hildago, Caleb Murrell

Program: Gatsby

BREAK

CLASS 4A

South Pontotoc High School Marching Band

Pontotoc, MS

Directors: Barrett Gray, Dana Gray, Amanda Fliflet

Drum Majors: Pricilla Martinez and Gracie Brown

Adjunct Staff: Antonio Benavides, Kaylen Rainer, Madison Collins, Kristin Shields

Program: For Every Season

Music Selections: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

The Pride of New Albany.............................................................................................5:30

New Albany, MS

Directors: David Hopple, Brandon Lang, Dylan Hunsucker

Drum Major: Eric Flores

Adjunct Staff: Lilly Swilley, Joseph Rutherford, Levi Sides

Program: El Toro Bravo

The Pride of Hardin County........................................................................................5:45

Savannah, TN

Directors: Ben Chaney, Daniel Ritch, and Nathan Robinson

Drum Majors: Mark Malabanan and Kristen Albers

Adjunct Staff: Andrew Willcut, Courtney Copeland, Ashley Willcut

Program: Shifting Sands

Music Selections: Arabian Nights, 34 Klezma, When You Believe, Heat of the Day, Deliver Us

Corinth, MS

Directors: Ben Ratliff and Allison Tutor

Drum Major: JT Dotson

Adjunct Staff: Morgan Toomer

Program: Warriors Take Flight

Music Selections: Cornfield Chase, Becoming One With the People, Learn to Fly, Test Drive, Fly to Paradise

Ripley High School Band

Ripley, MS

Directors: Bernard Hatch, Kayla Herron, Suzanne Rolisan

Drum Majors: KeShun Morgan, LJ Spight

Adjunct Staff: Nate Tidwell, Zach Castro

Program: Mechanized

North Pontotoc Viking Marching Band

Ecru, MS

Directors: Cody Roberts, Taylor Riley, Caleb Mooneyham

Drum Major: Addison Clements

Adjunct Staff: Bailey Mooneyham, Alfonso Fernandez, Connor Bland, Michael Rosson, Matthew Butts, Matthew Tidwell, Lindsee Washington, Madeline Martin

Program: Echoes

Caledonia, MS

Directors: Shelby Wilbanks and Angelina Neal

Drum Major: Amelia Hurt

Adjunct Staff: Jayne Doolittle, Melissa Mowrey, Ben Neal

Program: REIGN

New Hope High School Trojan Marching Band

Columbus, MS

Directors: Erica Shirley and Brian Lindsay

Drum Majors: Lily Henry and C.J. Snider (Student Conductor)

Adjunct Staff: Rachel Stout

Program: Derailed

Oxford, MS

Directors: Kelly Duncan, Lauren Duncan, Jeff West

Drum Major: Joshua Wilson

Adjunct Staff: Madeline McKinney, Kaylen Aven, Jared Brownlee

Program: BE STILL

Music Selections: Imagining Possibilities, Contemplating Change, Making a Difference

Saltillo High School Band ...........................................................................................7:30

Saltillo, MS

Directors: Robin Hill and Karli Dorsett

Drum Major: Annsley Hill

Adjunct Staff: Dale Wigginton, Taylor Britt, Katelyn Pace, Chad Berkstresser, Jack Pursifull

Program: Gateway to the West

Music Selections: excerpts from Billy the Kid, Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, “Stand By Your Man,” “Happy Trails,” “Maple Leaf Rag,” “Home on the Range”

Columbus High School “Band of Champions”

Columbus, MS

Directors: Joel Beard, LaTerence Varnado, Sammie Brown

Drum Major: Kendall Henry

Adjunct Staff: Sammie Brown, LaTasha Jones, Brandon Holmes

Program: Diamonds by Ben Hylton

Music Selections: Heist, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” Diamonds, Palladio Neshoba

Philadelphia, MS

Directors: Daniel Wade, Ashley Wade, Amanda May, Ryan Bays

Drum Major: Nicole Brantley

Adjunct Staff: Haley Templeton

Program: THE BIG BLUE ROCK

BREAK CLASS 6A

Hoover High School Marching Competition Band ....................................................8:30

Hoover, AL

Directors: Ryan Fitchpatrick, Matthew Cicero, Jeff Fondren, Sallie White

Drum Majors: Dalton Dismukes, Amber Ford, Katherine Baker, Kennedie Houston

Adjunct Staff: Alex Jacobs, Will Thomas, Danielle Adams, Kayla Beaman, Josh Ford

Program: Metallic Treasures

Music Selections: Symphony 5, mvt. 4 (Machine) by William Bolcom, “In Bloom,” and “Tempered Steel”

The Oxford High School “Charger” Band

Oxford, MS

Directors: Aaron Bailey, Jason Gunn, Jessica Roebuck, Michael Swann

Drum Major: Mina Kang

Adjunct Staff: Bryson Edge and Mark Waymire

Program: Rise Up

Music Selections: “Rise Up,” Wild Nights, Agnus Dei

Booneville High School Band ....................................................................................

Directors: Josh Forsythe and Jada Forsythe

Drum Majors: Gabe Shook and Cassidy Chandler

9:00

Adjunct Staff: Tim Pierce, Chad Berkstresser, Jack Pursifull, Alex Yoder, Michael Brown, Ross Taylor, Tradarius Tisdale, Bella Lytal, Kym Gable

Program: Mummie Dearest

Music Selections: Deliver Us, Arabesque, “When you Believe,” and “Walk Like an Egyptian”

9:20

Northeast Mississippi Community College Tiger Band ............................................9:20

Directors: Bryan Mitchell, Dr. Jason Beghtol, Dr. Amy Langley

Drum Majors: Nhi Nguyen, Dat Nguyen, Meggan Reeder

Adjunct Staff: Kent Hisaw and Megan Kimble

Program: El Fuego

Music Selections: El Toro Caliente, “Senorita,” Malaguena

Best Drum Major Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A Class 5A Class 6A

Best Percussion Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A Class 5A Class 6A

RATINGS PORTION

Best Guard Class 1A

Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A

Class 5A Class 6A

Best Majorettes

Class 1A

Class 2A

Class 3A

Class 4A

Class 5A Class 6A

Overall Outstanding Soloist

Overall Best Drum Major(s)

Overall Best Guard

Overall Best Percussion

CLASS WINNING BANDS

CLASS 1A

3rd Place Band

2nd Place Band

1st Place Band

CLASS 2A

3rd Place Band

2nd Place Band

1st Place Band

CLASS 3A

3rd Place Band

2nd Place Band

1st Place Band

CLASS 4A

3rd Place Band

2nd Place Band

1st Place Band

CLASS 5A

3rd Place Band

2nd Place Band

1st Place Band

CLASS 6A

3rd Place Band

2nd Place Band

1st Place Band

CLASS 1A, 2A & 3A “SWEEPSTAKES WINNER”

CLASS 4A, 5A & 6A “SWEEPSTAKES WINNER”

2022“NORTHEAST REGIONAL MARCHING BAND GRAND CHAMPION”

ADJUDICATORS

CRITIQUE

A Judges’ Critique will be held in the Visiting Athletic Quarters for each band staff. This is across the road from the main stadium entrance. You will be given 3 minutes per table to talk to your judges. The critique is first come, first serve. Judges will be available during the Awards Ceremony and shortly afterward.

Kim Presley Color Guard

Keith Heim Music Effect

Chris Sumrall Drum Major

Dave England Percussion

Adam Clark Visual Ensemble

Mark Tatum Visual Effect

Bill Braden Music Performance

Jeff Cannon Field Judge

Matt Rowan Field Judge

NORTHEAST NORTHEAST TIGER BAND TIGER

TIGER BAND 2023 AUDITION INFORMATION

DRUM MAJOR AND FEATURE TWIRLER Bryan Mitchell – bpmitchell@nemcc.edu

DATE: Saturday, April 1, 2023

PLACE: Northeast Band Room

TIMES: Feature twirler (call for information) 3:00 – 3:30 P.M.

Drum Major 3:30 – 5:00 P.M.

AUDITION PROCEDURE FOR DRUM MAJOR

1. Vocal commands: Attention, At ease, Horns up, Horns down, Mark time mark, band halt, band dismissed

2. Conducting: 2/4, 3//4, 4/4 – Marcato and legato

3. Salute

4. Routine to a selection of your choosing – maximum of 2 minutes. Mace is acceptable, but not required.

5. Extensive interview with the judges and directors.

GUARD Dr. Amy Langley - amlangley@nemcc.edu

DATE: Saturday, April 1, 2023

(Make-up date Saturday, April 15, 2023, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.)

PLACE: Bonner Arnold Coliseum

TIMES: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

AUDITION PROCEDURE FOR GUARD

Candidates will be taught flag fundamentals, marching style, and a flag routine upon arrival. Selection will be based on quickness of learning, appearance, and movement skills. Please bring your own practice flag (6’) and/or rifle. A meeting for candidates interested in rifle will be held immediately following guard auditions. The make-up audition is for those students who do not do well at the first audition or could not come on that day. Audition procedures and audition times will be the same as April 1st.

TIGER DANCER Bryan Mitchell – bpmitchell@nemcc.edu or Bethany Nash - blnash@nemcc.edu

DATE: Saturday, April 1, 2023

(Make-up date Saturday, April 15, 2023, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.)

PLACE: Northeast Band Room

TIMES: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

AUDITION PROCEDURE FOR TIGER DANCER

All candidates will be taught the same kick routine to be presented to the judges. The candidates that pass the kick routine will then be taught the same dance routine to be presented to the judges. Selection will be based on ability to dance and kick along with poise and beauty. Wear clothing that will be comfortable for the audition. Fitted shirts and gym shorts are appropriate. No biker shorts. Also wear tennis shoes and socks. The make-up audition is for those students who do not do well at the first audition or could not come on that day. Audition procedures and audition times will be the same as April 1st.

NORTHEAST

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE TIGER BAND 2023 AUDITION INFORMATION

POM SQUAD

Bethany Nash- blnash@nemcc.edu

Bryan Mitchell- bpmithell@nemcc.edu

DATE: TBA (members have to be on the Tiger Dancer line in the fall)

PLACE: Northeast Band Room

TIMES: 9:00 A.M – 2:00 P.M.

AUDITION PROCEDURE FOR POM SQUAD

All candidates for pom squad must already be a member of the Tiger Dancers. Candidates must be able to perform a leap and a double turn. Additional requirements (which will be included in the routine for that day) are: axle, leap, c-jump, or any combination of a turn. All candidates will be taught a dance routine to be performed for the judges.

SCORING IS BASED ON:

50% Dance

50% Kick Routine

NORTHEAST NORTHEAST TIGER BAND TIGER BAND

INSTRUMENTAL AUDITIONS

Instrumental auditions may be set at any time by contacting one of the band directors listed below:

Bryan Mitchell

Northeast MS. Community College

101 Cunningham Blvd

Booneville, MS 38829

662.720.7257

bpmitchell@nemcc.edu

Dr. Jason Beghtol

Northeast MS. Community College

101 Cunningham Blvd

Booneville, MS 38829

662.720.7360

jwbeghtol@nemcc.edu

Dr. Amy Langley

Northeast MS. Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd Booneville, MS 38829 662.720.7358

amlangley@nemcc.edu

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

DRUM MAJOR

Minimum Scholarship: $1,825/semester

For more information, contact:

Bryan Mitchell, bpmitchell@nemcc.edu

GUARD AND FEATURE TWIRLER

Minimum Scholarship: $1,825/semester

For more information, contact:

Dr. Amy Langley, amlangley@nemcc.edu

TIGER DANCER

Minimum Scholarship: $912.50/semester

Fall Semester Only

For more information, contact:

Bryan Mitchell, bpmitchell@nemcc.edu

POM SQUAD

Minimum Scholarship: $912.50/semester

Spring Semester Only

For more information, contact:

Bryan Mitchell, bpmitchell@nemcc.edu

INSTRUMENTAL

Minimum Scholarship: $1,825/semester

Additional scholarship money may be awarded through auditions.

For more information, contact:

Bryan Mitchell, bpmitchell@nemcc.edu

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE “SHOWBAND

FROM TIGERLAND”

Bryan Mitchell, Dr. Jason Beghtol, Dr. Amy Langley ................... Directors

Dr. Amy Langley .............................................................................. Color Guard

Bethany Nash ................................................................... Dance Choreographer

Kent Hisaw, Megan Kimble .......................................................... Adjunct Staff

Nhi Nguyen, Dat Nguyen, Meggan Reeder Drum Majors

Lilly McAnally, Kenan Trice, Patience Hite ............................Guard Captains

Hannah Ramer, Addison Tidwell, Madison Bennett, Lexi Bolinger ........................................... Dancer Captains

Abby Walters, Fred Hamer, Samantha Edwards .......... Percussion Captains

NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MUSIC INSTRUCTORS

Claire Leeke ............................................................... Voice, Music, Choral Music

Dr. Jason Beghtol ................................................ Band, Music, Brass, Jazz Band

Dr. Amy Langley ............................................. Band, Music, Woodwinds, Guard

Dr. Ray Harris ................................................................ Music History, Keyboard

Dr. Amanda Murphy Mattox.................................... Music Theory, Woodwinds

Bryan Mitchell ................................................. Band, Music, Percussion, Indoor

Chris Dunn ................................................. Commerical Music, Campus Country