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Las Cruces, NM 2023
September 23, 2023
New Mexico Regional Championship
presented by Yamaha
September 23, 2023
Aggie Stadium, New Mexico State University
Event Schedule
Finals Schedule
6:30 p.m. – Gates Open for Finals
7:00 p.m. – National Anthem and Opening Welcome*
7:30 p.m. – Alamogordo H.S., NM
7:42 p.m. – Bel Air H.S., TX
7:54 p.m. – Las Cruces H.S., NM
8:06 p.m. – Del Valle H.S., TX
8:18 p.m. – Pecos H.S., TX
8:30 p.m. – Centennial H.S., NM
8:42 p.m. – Clovis H.S., NM
8:54 p.m. – Eastlake H.S., TX
9:06 p.m. – Organ Mountain H.S., NM
9:18 p.m. – Richland H.S., TX
9:30 p.m. – Riverside H.S., TX
9:42 p.m. – Volcano Vista H.S., NM
9:54 p.m. – FINALE – PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Parking
There is no charge for spectator parking at the New Mexico 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, on campus that may cause traffic delays.
Ticketing Information
TICKETING
- This ticket booth accepts both cash and card.
- Skip the line and save time by buying tickets online (Ticketmaster fees apply). Tickets also available on site.
Aggie Memorial Stadium
1810 E. University Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Prelims Schedule and Band Info
10:21 AM - Mayfield H.S., NM
Mayfield H.S.
Las Cruces, NM
DIRECTOR: Rod Pior
DRUM MAJOR: Yair Barraza
REPERTOIRE: Brave New World
MUSICAL SELECTIONS:
Part I: “New World Symphony” by Dvořák and “Empire State of Mind” by Alicia Keys
Part II: “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton and “Accelerate” by Paul Jaso
Part III: “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys
Part IV: “I’m a Survivor” by Destiny’s Child and “Allegro” from New World Symphony by Dvořák
10:33 AM - Bel Air H.S., TX
Bel Air H.S.
El Paso, TX
DIRECTOR: Adam Castaneda
DRUM MAJOR: Larrissa Guerrero
REPERTOIRE: Guilded Embrace
Musical Selections Include: “Winds of Poseidon” by Robert W. Smith; “New World” by Bjork; and “Golden Hour” by Jacob Lawson and Zachary Lawson
10:45 AM - Valencia H.S., NM
10:57 AM - Alamogordo H.S., NM
11:09 AM - Eastlake H.S., TX
11:21 AM - Del Valle H.S., TX
11:33 AM - Las Cruces H.S., NM
12:21 PM - Centennial H.S., NM
12:33 PM - Organ Mountain H.S., NM
12:45 PM - Richland H.S., TX
12:57 PM - Legacy H.S., TX
1:09 PM - Pecos H.S., TX
1:21 PM - Volcano Vista H.S., NM
1:33 PM - Riverside H.S., TX
1:45 PM - Clovis H.S., NM
1:57 PM - EX. NMSU Pride of New Mexico Marching Band
New Mexico State University – Pride of New Mexico Marching Band
Director: Dr. Steven Smyth
Drum Majors: Katelyn Zuments, Kyle Girven, and Jenna Fraley
Program:
“Moulin Rouge Revisited” (Prelims Exhibition)
“Mexican Fiesta” (Finals Exhibition)
ADJUDICATION PANEL
Music:
Mark Nichols – Dickinson, TX
Mike Davis – St. Louis, MO
Jay Kennedy – Chicago, IL
Van Mathews – North Richland Hills, TX
Visual:
Austin Greene – Raleigh, NC
Carl Nelson – Corona, CA
Ted Wemhoff – Frisco, TX
Chief Judge:
Nola Jones – Nashville, TN
OUR HOST
Thank you to the host of today’s Bands of America Championship event: Steven Smyth and the Pride of New Mexico Marching Band!
IN EXHIBITION
New Mexico State University – Pride of New Mexico Marching Band
Director: Dr. Steven Smyth
Drum Majors: Katelyn Zuments, Kyle Girven, and Jenna Fraley
Program:
“Moulin Rouge Revisited” (Prelims Exhibition)
“Mexican Fiesta” (Finals Exhibition)
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.