WELCOME!
DEAR WGI COMMUNITY,
I am thrilled to see yet another year of WGI’s continued success as thousands of directors, staff, volunteers, performers, and fans make their way to Dayton for our 46th annual World Championships.
To all of the audience members, I hope you can appreciate the spectacular skill sets displayed by groups this weekend, as excellence is a trademark of every World Championships event. These performers have put in countless hours of work and preparation to bring you the competitive programs you will see this weekend, and they all deserve your thunderous applause.
To all of the educators and family members of these incredible young performers, it is because of you that their growth and development push the boundaries of what is possible in this activity. Without your unwavering dedication, their journey to WGI and beyond would not be possible.
To all of the volunteers and staff, we can’t thank you enough. You are the backbone of this organization, and events like this would not be possible without your hard work and commitment to excellence. You hold a special place in our hearts, and you have our eternal gratitude.
And lastly, on behalf of WGI Sport of the Arts, we extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to all performers, past and present, who make WGI the vibrant organization it is today.
Very truly yours,
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WGI SPORT OF THE ARTSPUBLISHER
WGI Sport of the Arts
Dayton, OH
EDITORS
Brent Flynn
WGI Sport of the Arts
Dayton, OH
PROGRAM DESIGN
Kathy Royer Design & Photography
Dayton, OH
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Adam Alonzo
Joe Bonello
Checkmate Photography
Elsa Coates
Joseph Estrada
Charles Frey
Bill Grossman Photography
Jason Homan
B. Johnson Photography
Jolesch Photography
Heather King
Wil Martinez
Tony McCrackin
Stephen Morsher
Open Your Eyes Visuals
Adam Sweet Photography
Laurel Thomas
Sid & Linda Unser
Katrina Voorhees
Jeremy Wiggs
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EVENT INFO
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Please do not enter or exit the seating area during a performance, but feel free to applaud and show your appreciation for these young and talented performers. Your enthusiasm and excitement are very much appreciated.
EVENT VENUES
• WGI prohibits videotaping and/or recording of this event in any way. If found in violation, your equipment will be temporarily impounded and you will be subject to dismissal from the arena. This rule is in place to be in accordance with U.S. copyright laws and the request of the performing ensembles.
• Absolutely no flash photography is permitted. Sales or public display of any photos from today’s event are also prohibited. Jolesch Enterprises will have action, portrait, and group photos available for purchase by the entrance on the concourse of UD Arena or online at joleschenterprises.com/wgi
• Please mute your cell phone and other electronic devices, and enjoy the show!
AT WGI.ORG, YOU’LL FIND 2023 SCORES AND SCHEDULES FOR ALL REGIONAL AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS, AS WELL AS THE LATEST SEASON NEWS.
JUDGING
2023 PERCUSSION JUDGES
Sal Adamo
Ed Argenziano
Jeff Ausdemore
Lee Beddis
Kevin Bell
Bret Cappelluti
Omar Carmenates
Steve Collins
Charles Craig
Julie Davila
Jonathan Duke
Jim Dwyer
Peter Furnari
Michael Gaines
Jeff Gentry
PENALTY JUDGES
WGI Percussion Judges undergo a rigorous training program. Many are educators and professionals whose life work has been reinforced by their indoor percussion experiences, and look to reward the efforts and achievements of today’s performers.
MARCHING PERCUSSION
EFFECT-MUSIC: 30 POINTS
Effect-Music judges evaluate the Overall Effect and the Music Effect. They are charged with crediting the overall effectiveness of all the elements presented by the ensemble and consider the musical elements involved in creating an engaging program, as well as the performers’ ability to connect with the audience.
EFFECT-VISUAL: 20 POINTS
Effect-Visual judges evaluate the Overall Effect and the Visual Effect. They are charged with crediting the overall effectiveness of all the elements presented by the ensemble and consider the visual elements involved in creating an engaging program, as well as the performers’ ability to connect with the audience.
MUSIC (30 POINTS)
Music judges look at the Composition of a show (orchestration, musical design, range of content, and clarity of intent) as well as the Performance Quality (sound production, musicianship, rhythmic clarity, and ensemble cohesiveness) of the musicians.
VISUAL (20 POINTS)
Visual judges consider both the Composition of the show (orchestration, visual design, motion, and clarity of intent) and the Performance Quality (accuracy, movement, presence, uniformity, and cohesiveness) of the performers.
CONCERT PERCUSSION
ARTISTRY: 50 POINTS
An intense look is given to the program and the fulfillment of those programmatic choices. Communication, musicianship, presence, and expression make up a few of the components being evaluated.
PERFORMANCE: 50 POINTS
The judge listens with a critical ear for the clarity of the intent of the composition, while considering performance qualities including musicianship, quality of sound, and technical excellence.
WHAT IS WGI?
Winter Guard International (WGI) Sport of the Arts is the world’s premier non-profit organization producing indoor color guard, percussion, and wind ensemble competitions. It is called the Sport of the Arts because it brings music and motion to life through performance in a competitive format.
Now entering its 46th year in 2023, the sport continues to evolve and grow. This season, there were more than 40,000 participants at the regional level, and more than 14,000 participants competing at the 2023 WGI World Championships.
WGI HALL OF FAME
The Hall of Fame is the highest honor given to those individuals who make a significant contribution to WGI and who have, in some way, influenced the course of our history. Their contribution may be made through artistic standards, administrative leadership, or adjudication.
2023
2023
Carol Abohatab
PRESIDENT
Ed Devlin
VICE PRESIDENT OF COLOR GUARD
Michael Gaines
VICE PRESIDENT OF PERCUSSION
Tim Fairbanks
SECRETARY
Rosie Queen
TREASURER
Don Click
BOARD MEMBERS
Brandy DuBose
Fred Feeney
Andria Foerch
Shavon Garcia
Jennifer Giddens
Ruth Ann Medworth
Michelle Morales
Tony Nunez
Katie Pacifico
Megan Rexroat
Noreen Roberts
Kevin Shah
Chris Wing
Wayne Harris
Rosie Miller Queen
2020
Tim Bray
Shane Gwaltney
Caleb Rothe
2019
Eileen Cunningham
William Harty
Daniel Wiles
2018
Tom Beresford
Tim Fairbanks
Ike Jackson
2017
Michael Shapiro
Peggy Twiggs
Jonathan Vanderkolff
2016
Neil Larrivee
2015
JC Connor
Charles Gumbert
Paul Lampkin
2014
Tom Aungst
Julie Davila
James J. Dwyer
2013
Edward J. Devlin
Fred Feeney
Dale Powers
2012
James “Jimmy”
Haskell
Scott Johnson
Jim Wunderlich
2011
Ruth Ann Medworth
Kevin Roberts
Noreen Roberts
2010
Don Click
Daniel Fyffe
Mike Jackson
Andy Sanders
2009
Donald Angelica
John Brazale
Steve Brubaker
Tam Easterwood
Bruce Leo
Marlene Miller
Bob Wiles
Harvey Wingo
George Zingali
2008
Dave Marvin
Jay Webb
2007
Michael Gaines
Randy Nelson
2006
Cosmo “Gus” Barbaro
Dennis DeLucia
Mark Thurston
2004
Mark Miller
Mike Miller
George Oliviero
2003
Karl Lowe
Jeffrey Namian
2000
Denise Bonfiglio
Marie Czapinski
Ward Durrett
1997
Scott Chandler
Harry Sampson
1996
George Lindstrom
Vincent Monacelli
1995
Mary Denniston
Fred J. Miller
Jay Murphy
1994
Mickey Kelly
Wayne Wengert
Dolores Zappala
1993
LuAnn Russell-Salas
Sal Salas
1992
Stanley Knaub
Lynn Lindstrom
Shirlee Whitcomb
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PRELIMS SCHEDULE
PERCUSSION INDEPENDENT A PRELIMS SCHEDULE
ROUND 01
10:00 AM Stoneman Douglas HS Parkland FL
10:10 AM Gwinnett County Combined Schools Suwanee GA Icarus Falls
10:20 AM Decatur Central HS Indianapolis IN Phoenix
10:30 AM Franklin Community HS Franklin IN Trial by Fire
10:40 AM Olentangy Liberty HS Powell OH
Rage Against The Dying of The Light
10:50 AM Brownsburg HS Brownsburg IN The Mystic
11:00 AM Gulfport HS Gulfport MS Sticks and Stones
11:10 AM Kettering Fairmont HS Kettering OH Let Me Out
11:20 AM Milford HS (OH) Milford OH The Hunt
11:30 AM Foothill HS (NV) Henderson NV All the Lonely People
11:40 AM BREAK
PRELIMS SCHEDULE
ROUND 02
12:00 PM Newsome HS Lithia FL The Journey of...
12:10 PM Union HS Tulsa OK
Born of Sand and Fire
12:20 PM J.W. Mitchell HS Trinity FL Rita Ratamacue’s School for Ordinary Children
12:30 PM Hernando HS Hernando MS To Look Into The Stars
12:40 PM Hamilton Southeastern HS Fishers IN Syncopated City
12:50 PM Victor J. Andrew HS Tinley Park IL Wave
1:00 PM Kickapoo HS Springfield MO
1:10 PM Kamiak HS Mukilteo WA Feel the Rain
1:20 PM La Canada HS La Canada Flintridge CA Chameleon
1:30 PM Trumbull HS Trumbull CT
1:40 PM Central Dauphin HS Harrisburg PA All Around Us
1:50 PM BREAK
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PERCUSSION INDEPENDENT OPEN PRELIMS SCHEDULE
2:25 PM
2:35 PM
2:45 PM
Percussion
Kennewick WA
In Plain Sight
Lake Effect Percussion
Gibraltar MI
Crash Course
UTRGV Percussion
Edinburg TX
Binary
Paradigm Percussion
Iron Station NC
Paradigm Perk
2:55 PM BREAK
3:10 PM
Palmetto Indoor Theatre
Spartanburg SC
Mélange (ma’länj)
3:20 PM Matrix Open
Akron OH
Now Or Never
3:30 PM Bakersfield College
Bakersfield CA
AbstRacT
3:40 PM
3:50 PM
4:00 PM
4:10 PM
Infinity 3 Orlando FL
The Family Piano
Crossroads Percussion
Des Moines IA
Into Oblivion
Breakthrough Indoor Percussion
Phoenix AZ
Noir
Spartans Indoor Percussion
Nashua NH
Tremor 4:20 PM
Resistance Indoor Percussion
Tulsa OK On Board 4:30 PM BREAK
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SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A
2:00 PM Canton McKinley HS
Canton OH
Dueñde
2:09 PM Warren East HS Bowling Green KY When Love Goes Right
2:18 PM Atoka HS Atoka OK
Life’s a Beach
2:27 PM West Clermont HS Batavia OH This Little Light
2:36 PM East Central HS St. Leon IN Elemental
2:45 PM Lewis Cass HS Walton IN “Rocked Out”
2:54 PM Newnan HS
Newnan GA
Chained
3:03 PM BREAK
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN 3:13 PM
HS Clayton NC 3:23 PM Powhatan HS Powhatan VA 3:33 PM Desoto Central HS Southaven MS Prelude to Paradise 3:43 PM Grassfield HS
Chesapeake VA From the Ashes
3:53 PM Penn-Trafford HS Harrison City PA The World Unseen 4:03 PM BREAK
SCHEDULE
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD
8:15 PM Tunstall HS
Danville VA
“Take Me Back To Motown” featuring selections from their album “Motown Madness”
8:26 PM
UD ARENA PERCUSSION SCHOLASTIC WORLD PRELIMS SCHEDULE
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THURSDAY • APRIL 13
PERCUSSION INDEPENDENT WORLD PRELIMS SCHEDULE
EMERGING VOICES AWARDS
The I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award is a community-funded monetary award that provides an opportunity for outstanding minority performers with significant financial needs to reach their highest potential. The award is geared to those individuals who show promise to be a beacon for positive change in both their local communities and WGI.
Luz Riviera is a student at Arizona University pursuing a degree in English Literature. They march with FeniX Independent and have a passion for aiding LGBTQ+ youth in the color guard community. They plan to use the funds to continue their education and bring national awareness to the issues revolving around LGBTQ+ youth and create the necessary resources to help them.
Chris Washington aims to give a larger voice to underrepresented members of the indoor marching arts community. As a music educator, Chris has experienced many different sides of the marching arts. From Band Director to drum major, color guard performer, and community leader, Chris hopes to use his range of experiences to create a mentorship program within his local circuit.
2023 EMERGING VOICES AWARD WINNERSFUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM
The I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program aims to lay the groundwork for the mentorship of aspiring leaders from within the WGI community. This program is a comprehensive mentorship and leadership opportunity designed to foster the next generation of leaders in our activity.
Congratulations to the 2023 members of the Future Leaders Program!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the third season of WGI virtual events! We are proud to provide performers everywhere with an opportunity to grow in the indoor activity. This is a list of all WGI Virtual Events participants for the 2023 season.
Those denoted by an asterisk (*) represent the finalists from their division.
VIRTUAL EVENTS: SOLO PARTICIPANTS
COLOR GUARD
MIXED EQUIPMENT
13 & UNDER
Jasmine DeLeon
Kaylie Yttri*
MOVEMENT 13 & UNDER
Riley Zimmerman*
FLAG 14 - 18
Katherine Alvarado
Brenna Bailey
Abigail Brennan
Sydney Burdette
Atalie Calise
Alex Chinn
Kate Darrow
Keely Hardin
Sam Hart
Paige Hobbs
Keeley Hogan
Nathalie Lafrate
Autumn Karguth
Audrey Karguth
Sarah Kelly
Hiba Khan
Isabella Klingler
Aubrielle Knower-Kendall
Ruth Lippe
Sara Mansfield
Irene Melara
Allison Milam
Alyssa Moody*
Anna Morales
Sarah Noll*
Evelyn Phillips
Jorge Puga
Audrey Layne
Suzanne Schmidt
Kevin Schupman*
Kiera Shannon
Brandi Smith
Jaclyn Spearing
Faith Tadich-Dariano
Kayla Tran
Natalee Turner
Grace Tuttle
Brooke Wentz
Chloe Wiltse
MIXED EQUIPMENT 14 - 18
Delasi Abodakpi *
Abby Lynn Ardoin*
Leena Becerra
Rian Bennett
Katie Boyer
Cooper Brakefield
Isabella Carpinelli
Gracyn Compton
Colette Conway-Spatola
Echo Ellis
Nicole Fast
James Florendo
Nicolas Glionna
Veronica Gonzalez
Alexandra Hall
Madeline Hayen
Katie Jorgensen
Logan Klos*
Katy Lacey
Becca Lindberg
Jasper Little
Kalissa Luttrell
Tyler Madden
Shaelin McDowall
Helena McMorris
Maddy Mittelstaedt
Ashlyn Montgomery
Kella Morris
Jazmin Myers
Hazel Nabo*
Sarah Nguyen
Ean Osbourn
Terry Prusnick
Hannah Retherford
Gabriella Sanford
Brooke Sease
Luke St. Romain
Andy Sun*
Aviana Sweeney
Nami Sy
Gianna Urban
Zeth Wachter*
Alden Warner
Kylee Watts
Justyn Winn
Brock Ziegelmeyer
MOVEMENT 14 - 18
Kate Biesmeyer
Piper Click*
Claire Davis
Cheyanna Griswold*
Kaylea Lewis*
Eli Marti*
Lorenzo Nacapuy*
Ash Songer*
RIFLE 14 - 18
Chloe Jones*
Krishen Khanna
Lorenzo Nacapuy*
Antonetta Snowden
Maia Turner*
Katie Wohletz*
Wendy Zhang
Vivien Hammer
SABRE 14 - 18
Nicole Fast*
Vivien Hammer*
Jasper Little*
Drew Ximenez*
FLAG 19 & UP
Nikole Florence*
Alice Hudson*
Kevin Nelson*
Zechariah Segovia*
MIXED EQUIPMENT 19 & UP
Jordan Amey*
Preston Coppage*
Ryan Glover*
Isaiah Gonzalez*
Grace Munkana*
Alfonso Pitco*
PERCUSSION
SNARE DRUM 13 & UNDER
Farhan Wira Adhiyaksa*
MALLET 14 - 18
Evan Clark*
Ethan Hastings*
Karlee Jones*
MULTIPLE TENOR DRUM 14 - 18
Fikar Tito Adhiyaksa*
Bennett Reis*
SNARE DRUM 14 - 18
Aidan Ciota
Christopher Gibson*
Reed Nocera*
MALLET 19 & UP
Heaven DePriest*
MULTIPLE PERCUSSION 19 & UP
Masked Guy
WINDS
BARITONE EUPHONIUM 14 - 18
Ejona Dano
BASS CLARINET 14 - 18
Jacob Nelson*
TROMBONE 14 - 18
John Massey
TRUMPET 14 - 18
Abby Aimone*
Elliot Cummings*
SAXOPHONE 19 & UP
Frank Rasizzi*
TRUMPET 19 & UP
Nathan Bohr*
VIRTUAL EVENTS: GROUP PARTICIPANTS
COLOR GUARD
JUNIOR
Ida Diaz Junior HS
Oxford Junior
Red Oak Elementary School
Silverbrook Intermediate School
Weatherford HS JV
SCHOLASTIC A
Catawba Ridge HS
Cypress Woods HS
Dawson HS JV
Eastlake HS JV
Eastlake HS Varsity
Glencoe Combined Schools
Highland HS (AZ)
Kickapoo HS
Kiski Area HS
Lake Travis HS
McKinney Boyd HS
McKinney North HS
Mt. Lebanon HS
Nixa HS
Shadow Creek HS
Stillwater HS
SCHOLASTIC REGIONAL A
Bastrop HS JV
Conroe HS
Gulf Coast HS
Heights HS
Hidalgo Early College HS
Kiski Area HS
Lehman HS
Mahomet-Seymour HS
Melbourne HS JV
Northpoint Christian School
Providence Catholic HS
Redwater HS
Southern Boone HS
Warren County HS
Weatherford HS
INDEPENDENT A
901 Performance Ensemble from Missouri
ECCC Winter Guard
Future Independent Winterguard
Imperium Winterguard
Lakeville South HS
INDEPENDENT REGIONAL A
JCS-Meridian
SCHOLASTIC WORLD
Kiski Area HS
SCHOLASTIC OPEN
Dawson HS
McKinney HS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Carlisle HS
Jenks HS
Northpoint Christian School
Sycamore HS
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A
Cornerstone Percussion
RPT PERCUSSION
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN
Cleveland HS
Fort Mill HS
Kamiak HS
Keller HS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Oakleaf HS
PERCUSSION WINDS
INDEPENDENT A
Ethereal Winds
SCHOLASTIC A
North Forney HS
Windsor HS
Wright City HS
SCHOLASTIC OPEN
WindsSpring HS
REGIONALS
CHICAGO, IL CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Plainfield Combined Schools (Plainfield, IL)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Modulation Z (O Fallon, MO)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A Romeoville HS (Romeoville, IL)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN Munster HS (Munster, IN)
ORLANDO, FL CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Stoneman Douglas HS (Parkland, FL)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Infinity 3 (Orlando, FL)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN Timber Creek HS (Orlando, FL)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN Newsome HS (Lithia, FL)
INDEPENDENT WORLD WINDS
STRYKE Wynds (Palm Beach, FL)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN Atlas Percussion (Jacksonville, FL)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD
Infinity 2 (Orlando, FL)
TEMECULA, CA CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Carlsbad HS (Carlsbad, CA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING APace Percussion Ensemble (Rialto, CA)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A
Price Charter School (San Jose, CA)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Great Oak HS (Temecula, CA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN Meraki (Pomona, CA)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Chino Hills HS (Chino Hills, CA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD Pulse Percussion (Westminster, CA)
TRUMBULL, CT CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A New Milford HS (New Milford, CT)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A
Southeastern Connecticut Winter Percussion (East Lyme, CT)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN Old Bridge HS (Old Bridge, NJ)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN United Percussion 2 (Voorhees, NJ)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Dartmouth HS (Dartmouth, MA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD United Percussion (Camden County, NJ)
MARCH 4-5, 2023
REGIONALS
INDIANAPOLIS, IN CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Noblesville HS (Noblesville, IN)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A
Crystal Lake Thunder (Crystal Lake , IL)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A
Penn-Trafford HS (Harrison City, PA)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD
Fishers HS (Fishers, IN)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Victor J. Andrew HS (Tinley Park, IL)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Cap City 2 (Grove City, OH)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Avon HS (Avon, IN)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD Rhythm X (Dayton, OH)
KATY, TX CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Porter HS (Porter, TX)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A UTRGV Percussion (Edinburg, TX)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN
Sharyland HS (Pharr, TX)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN Clear Brook HS (Friendswood, TX)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN UTSA (San Antonio, TX)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Cy-Fair HS (Houston, TX)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD
Monarch Independent (Houston, TX)
RICHMOND, VA CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Chantilly HS (Chantilly, VA)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A
Clayton HS (Clayton, NC)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN
Grassfield HS (Chesapeake, VA)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD
Tunstall HS (Danville, VA)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Clover HS (Clover, SC)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Old Line Independent Percussion (Frederick, MD)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
South County HS (Lorton, VA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD
George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
SPARTANBURG, SC CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Gwinnett County Combined Schools (Suwanee , GA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Trilogy Independent (Greenville, SC)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A Fort Mill HS (Fort Mill, SC)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD Catawba Ridge HS (Fort Mill, SC)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Dorman HS (Roebuck, SC)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Civitas Independent (Rock Hill, SC)
YOU
MARCH 11-12, 2023
REGIONALS
DENVER, CO CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Centaurus HS (Lafayette, CO)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A Lakewood HS (Lakewood, CO)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Fossil Ridge HS (Fort Collins, CO)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD Blue Knights (Denver, CO)
HATTIESBURG, MS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Vandebilt Catholic HS (Houma, LA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A St. Martin Independent (Ocean Springs, MS)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A Saraland HS (Saraland, AL)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN Robertsdale HS (Robertsdale, AL)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN Pace HS (Pace, FL)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD Petal HS (Petal, MS)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD Music City Mystique (Nashville, TN)
KAYSVILLE, UT CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Ogden HS (Ogden, UT)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A North Star Independent (Idaho Falls, ID)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Lone Peak HS (Highland, UT)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN Gold Spike Percussion (Ogden, UT)
KNOXVILLE, TN CHAMPIONS:
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING
Oak Ridge HS (Oak Ridge, TN)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN
West HS (Knoxville, TN)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Ravenwood High School (Brentwood, TN)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Buckhorn Indoor Percussion (New Market, AL)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Sparkman HS (Harvest, AL)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD
Audio Theater (Nashville, TN)
PHOENIX, AZ CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Williams Field HS (Gilbert, AZ)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Pinnacle Percussion (Phoenix, AZ)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A Williams Field HS (Gilbert, AZ)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN
Corona del Sol HS (Tempe, AZ)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Foothill HS (NV) (Henderson, NV)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Vision Percussion (Gilbert, AZ)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD
Flux Indoor Percussion (Casa Grande, AZ)
MARCH 18-19, 2023
REGIONALS
ATLANTA, GA CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Alpharetta HS (Alpharetta, GA)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A
Warren East HS (Bowling Green, KY)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Gulfport HS (Gulfport, MS)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Civitas Independent (Rock Hill, SC)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Dorman HS (Roebuck, SC)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD
Atlanta Quest (Atlanta, GA)
DAYTON, OH CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Bellbrook HS (Bellbrook , OH)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A West Clermont HS (Batavia, OH)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN
Penn-Trafford HS (Harrison City, PA)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Kettering Fairmont HS (Kettering, OH)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN Cap City 2 (Grove City, OH)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Centerville HS (Centerville, OH)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD Rhythm X (Dayton, OH)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Irondale Combined Schools (New Brighton, MN)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Rochester Lourdes Drumline (Rochester, MN)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Eden Prairie HS (Eden Prairie, MN)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN Crossroads Percussion (Des Moines, IA)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD Brandon Valley HS (Brandon, SD)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD MBI Indoor Percussion (Saint Paul, MN)
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Everett HS (Everett, MA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Albany Indoor Percussion Ensemble (Albany, NY)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A Monroe Township HS (Monroe Township, NJ)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN Fair Lawn HS (Fair Lawn, NJ)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN United Percussion 2 (Voorhees, NJ)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD Old Bridge HS (Old Bridge, NJ)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
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MARCH 25-26, 2023
REGIONALS
DALLAS, TX CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Lewisville HS (Lewisville, TX)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A
Atoka HS (Atoka , OK)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN
Tomball HS (Tomball, TX)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD
North Forney HS (Forney, TX)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Bridgeland HS (Cypress, TX)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Resistance Indoor Percussion (Tulsa, OK)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Burleson Centennial HS (Burleson, TX)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD
Vigilantes Indoor Percussion (Fort Worth, TX)
LONG BEACH, CA CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Arbor View HS (Las Vegas, NV)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A
Rift Percussion (Pocatello, ID)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A
Bloomington HS (CA) (Bloomington, CA)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN
Corona del Sol HS (Tempe, AZ)
SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD
West Ranch HS (Stevenson Ranch, CA)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Fountain Valley HS (Fountain Valley, CA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Meraki (Pomona, CA)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Chino Hills HS (Chino Hills, CA)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING WORLD
Pulse Percussion (Westminster, CA)
PORTLAND, OR CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A Rex Putnam HS (Milwaukie, OR)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Viking Independent Percussion (Moses Lake, WA)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN
Sherwood HS (Sherwood, OR)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN IMPACT Percussion (Kennewick, WA)
WHITE LAKE, MI CHAMPIONS
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING A
Hudsonville HS (Hudsonville, MI)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING A Huron Valley Percussion (White Lake, MI)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING OPEN Lake Orion HS (Lake Orion, MI)
INDEPENDENT MARCHING OPEN
Motor City Percussion (Detroit, MI)
SCHOLASTIC MARCHING WORLD
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (Walled Lake, MI)
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