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Memphis 2023
October 7, 2023
Memphis Regional Championship
presented by Yamaha
October 7, 2023
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Event Schedule
FINALS SCHEDULE
6:30 PM – GATES OPEN
7:00 PM – National Anthem
Special On-Field Welcome
10:15 PM — DeSoto Central H.S., MS
PRELIMS SCHEDULE
8:15 AM – Box Office Opens
8:45 AM – STADIUM GATES OPEN
9:15 AM – Preliminary Competition Begins
11:15 AM – LUNCH
12:00 PM – Preliminary Competition Resumes
1:45 AM – BREAK
2:15 PM – Preliminary Competition Resumes
4:30 PM – Preliminary Competition Ends
Ex. Univ. of Memphis Mighty Sound of the South
4:45 PM – PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
All Competing Band Drum Majors
5:15 PM – Finalist Directors Meeting
Stadium Cleared
Dinner Break
6:30 PM – GATES OPEN
7:00 PM – National Anthem
Special On-Field Welcome
7:15 PM – Class Exhibition (If Needed)
7:30 PM – First Performing Finalist Band
10:30 PM – Finals Competition Ends
Class Exhibition (If Needed)
10:45 PM – FINALE – PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Parking
There is a $10 charge for spectator parking at the Memphis Regional Championship. Please arrive early and allow extra time to get to the stadium, especially during peak times. Refer to the maps and other event documents for location and further details. NOTE – there are other large-scale events on the same day, in Memphis, that may cause traffic delays.
Ticketing Information
- This is a cashless ticket booth. Cash may be accepted at concession stands and Pepwear.
- Skip the ticket line and save money! Purchase your tickets online before arriving at the stadium using the blue “buy tickets” button above.
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
335 S. Hollywood St.
Memphis, TN 38104
Prelims Schedule and Band Info
9:15 AM - Henry County H.S., TN
9:30 AM - Arkadelphia H.S., AR
9:45 AM - Pottsville H.S., AR
10:00 AM - Paragould H.S., AR
10:15 AM - Brookland H.S., AR
10:30 AM - Collierville H.S., TN
10:45 AM - Hoover H.S., AL
11:00 AM - Murray H.S., KY
12:00 PM - Cabot H.S., AR
12:15 PM - Arlington H.S., TN
12:30 PM - Bryant H.S., AR
12:45 PM - Francis Howell H.S., MO
DRUM MAJORS: Ingrid Richard^ and Karissa Simmons^
1:00 PM - Harrison H.S., GA
DRUM MAJORS: Lawson Brooks^, Katie Ferrell, and Lennox Goldman^
1:15 PM - Bartlett H.S., TN
DRUM MAJORS: Natalia Balderrama, Jayla Overstreet, and Katie Tilmon
1:30 PM - Brighton H.S., TN
DRUM MAJORS: Emma Abernathy, Angelina Critelli, and Olivia Prescott
2:15 PM - Saltillo H.S., MS
DRUM MAJOR: Bo Davidson
2:30 PM - Lake Hamilton H.S., AR
DRUM MAJORS: Chloe Hayes, Serenity McNeely, and Ethan Williams
2:45 PM - Boiling Springs H.S., SC
DRUM MAJORS: Demarion Gist, Julia Graham, and Ally Miller
3:00 PM - Hernando H.S., MS
DRUM MAJORS: Addison Delo, Arlena Ferrell, and Samuel Moore
3:15 PM - Munford H.S., TN
DRUM MAJORS: Jayden Turner and Kaylon Wyles
3:30 PM - Lewisburg H.S., MS
DRUM MAJORS: Madison Cole, Makenzi Duffie, Dylan Finch, and Claire Taylor
3:45 PM - Greene County Tech H.S., AR
DRUM MAJORS: Melanie Gragg, Jarrett Rogers, and Claire Whitlow
4:00 PM - Horn Lake H.S., MS
DRUM MAJORS: Destiny Chandler, Ashley Harlow, and Brenda Tirado
Into The Garden
Bloom
Escape From Fate
by Don Barrett
4:15 PM - DeSoto Central H.S., MS
DRUM MAJORS: Hayden Hodges, Emma Jenkins, and Dominique Robinson
Mvt I – Side By Side
Mvt II – The Darker Side
Mvt III – Let It Out
Mvt IV – The Lighter Side
by Ryan Todd
4:30 PM - EX. Univ. of Memphis Mighty Sound of the South
DRUM MAJORS: Jacob Happy, Ava Hogan, Josh Laughlin, and Landon Riggins
Official Music Retailer
ADJUDICATION PANEL
MUSIC PANEL
Tremon Kizer – Orlando, FL
Marc Whitlock – Livonia, MI
Greg Williams – Acworth, GA
Todd R. Zimbelman – Salem, OR
VISUAL PANEL
Todd James – Oklahoma City, OK
Damon Padilla – Atlanta, GA
Bob Thomas – Apollo, PA
CHIEF JUDGE
John Phillips – Indianapolis, IN
OUR HOST
Thank you to the host of today’s Bands of America Championship event: Dr.William Plenk and the University of Memphis Mighty Sound of the South.
IN EXHIBITION
University of Memphis – Mighty Sound of the South
Director: Dr. William Plenk
Drum Majors: Jacob Happy, Ava Hogan, Josh Laughlin, and Landon Riggins
Program: The Mighty Sound of the South performs its Jazz Show, including two standards of the big band era, “Caravan” and “Sing Sing Sing”. The band will then present selections from the rest of our repertoire, showcasing the energy we bring to all University of Memphis game days!
Learn more about the band:
memphis.edu/mightysound/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear Bag Policy
Music for All venues will follow a universal clear bag policy in 2023.
This applies to any person using spectator gates at an event (including students and staff before and after performances), including situations in which the band re-entry gate is the same as the spectator gate. This policy does not apply to performance flow entry and exit gates.
Is recording allowed in the stadium?
No.
Camera Policy
Only still photography is allowed, and only from general admission seats. Tripods should not be used and the viewing experience of other spectators may not be disrupted.
Still photography is not allowed at field level.
Video and audio recording of any kind is not allowed, no exceptions.
Who can enroll in BOA Championships?
Enrollment is open to all high school bands on a first-come, first-served basis.
How is performance order determined?
Preliminary performance times are scheduled based on a random draw. Applications received and paid for on or before January 31, 2023 were eligible for the initial draw, after which performance times are based on postmark of application, with earlier postmarks receiving the later performance times. The previous year’s Regional Champion has the option to choose its Prelims performance time. Finals performances are scheduled by a random draw on site.
How is classification determined?
Bands of America has a four-class system (A-AAAA). Bands are assigned to classes based on enrollment levels in grades 10-12.
Why aren’t the classifications announced?
By nature, appreciation of arts requires subjective reactions. We do not announce or publish band classifications, before or during events. Our intention is to not draw attention to classification, so as to eliminate expectations of a band’s performance based on class, including those of the judges.
How are finalist bands selected?
REGIONALS:The top 12 scoring bands, regardless of class, are invited to compete in the evening’s Regional Finals.
SUPER REGIONALS:Super Regional Championships accept 14 bands into Finals. The 14 bands are chosen according to the following procedure: the five highest scoring bands in each of the two Prelims judging panels, regardless of class, plus the next four highest scoring bands from both of the two Prelims, regardless of class, will advance to Finals. If a Class Champion is not among the highest scoring bands advancing to Finals, they will be invited to perform at Finals in exhibition.