BANDS OF AMERICA

2022 ORLANDO REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

PRESENTED BY YAMAHA

Event Schedule

Prelims Schedule and Band Info

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Adjudication Panel

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In Exhibition

FAQs

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Published on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Information subject to change.

Orlando, FL is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. All times shown are local time for Orlando.

Event Schedule

DAILY SCHEDULE

Finals Schedule

6:30 PM – GATES OPEN
7:00 PM – National Anthem
Special On-Field Welcome

7:30 p.m. – Cary High School, NC
7:45 p.m. – University High School, FL
8:00 p.m. – Oakleaf High Schoool, FL
8:15 p.m. – Cass High School, GA
8:30 p.m. – Dorman High School, SC
8:45 p.m. – Seminole High School, FL
9:00 p.m. – Tarpon Springs High School, FL
9:15 p.m. – James Bowie High School, TX
9:30 p.m. – Timber Creek High School, FL
9:45 p.m. – Wando High School, SC
10:00 p.m. – Stoneman Douglas High School, FL
10:15 p.m. – Windermere High School, FL
10:30 p.m. – EXHIBITION: PK Yonge Developmental Research School, FL

10:45 PM – FINALE – PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

6:45 AM – Box Office Opens

7:15 AM – STADIUM GATES OPEN

7:45 AM – Preliminary Competition Begins

9:15 AM – BREAK

9:45 AM – Preliminary Competition Resumes

11:45 AM – LUNCH

12:30 PM – Preliminary Competition Resumes

2:30 PM – BREAK

3:00 PM – Preliminary Competition Resumes

4:30 PM – Preliminary Competition Ends

4:45 PM – PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
All Competing Band Drum Majors

5:15 PM – Finalist Directors Meeting
Stadium Cleared
Dinner Break

Prelims Schedule & About the Bands

7:45 AM – Countryside H.S., FL
Countryside High School
Clearwater, FL

DIRECTOR:
Mr. Vincent R. Parrulli
DRUM MAJOR: Alex Calihua


REPERTOIRE:
Simulation Theory: The Music of Muse
Musical selections include: Algorithm/Pressure, The Dark Side/The Void, Thought Contagion/Blockades

8:00 AM – Olympia H.S., FL
Olympia High School
Orlando, FL

DIRECTOR:
Jacob Pickettt
DRUM MAJORS: Kyla Abraham, Jake Hill, and Lucas DiRoma


REPERTOIRE:
Stranded
Musical selections include: “Lost Boy” by Ruth B; “The Hand of Fate” by James Newton Howard; “You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Richard Rodgers; “You Will Be Found” by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul; “Evolutions, Dawn In the Forest” by Amin Bhatia; “Going Home” by Antonin Dvorak

8:15 AM – Newberry H.S., FL
Newberry High School
Newberry, FL

DIRECTOR:
James DeRemer
DRUM MAJOR: Jonathan Pruim


REPERTOIRE:
Uncaged
Musical selections include: “The Lark Ascending” by Ralph Vaughan Williams; “Spring from The Four Seasons” by Vivaldi; “Arrival of the Birds” by The Cinematic Orchestra

8:30 AM – Oakleaf H.S., FL
Oakleaf High Schoool
Orange Park, FL
DIRECTORS: Christopher Gugel and Chad Robbins
DRUM MAJOR: Tristan Rivera

REPERTOIRE: To The Edge
Musical selections include: “Meetings Along the Edge” by Philip Glass; “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap; “Aha!” by Imogen Heap

8:45 AM – Tocoi Creek H.S., FL
Tocoi Creek High School
St Augustine, FL

DIRECTOR:
Anthony Cananzi
DRUM MAJORS: Caitlin Laswell and Kai Fuata


REPERTOIRE:
Dethroned
Musical selections include: The Crown, The Queens Gambit, Light of the Seven, Give Us This Day

9:00 AM – Washington H.S., OK
Washington High School
Washington, OK
DIRECTOR: Jordan Ford
DRUM MAJORS: Jennie Higdon and Taylor Hayden


REPERTOIRE:
Monsters
Musical selections include: Original music by Seth Cox

9:45 AM – Cambridge H.S., GA
Cambridge High School
Milton, GA
DIRECTOR: Daniel Scott
DRUM MAJORS: Ashlyn Long, Whittaker Donovan, and Ingrid Schmitz


REPERTOIRE:
Mother Earth
Musical selections include: Strange Humors, Earth Song, The Jungle, Wine-Dark Sea: Symphony for Band

10:00 AM – University H.S., FL
University High School
Orlando, FL
DIRECTOR: Jon Brown
DRUM MAJORS: Lucas Escalera, Jorge Gutierrez, and Matthew Pedrero


REPERTOIRE:
Stonecutter
Musical selections include: “Merchant of Death,” Theme from “The Book of Boba Fett,” and original music by Jon Brown, Jeff Willis, and John Marsden

10:15 AM – Cary H.S., NC
Cary High School
Cary, NC

DIRECTOR:
Chris Foster
DRUM MAJORS: Reid Sierra Aker, Maria Olmedo, and William Dunning


REPERTOIRE:
The Age of Opulence
Musical selections include: “Grand Choeur Dialogue” by Eugene Gigout; “Like a Prayer” by Madonna; “Royals” by Lorde; “Queen of the Night” by Whitney Houston; “Queen of the Night” from “the Magic Flute” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

10:30 AM – Palm Harbor University H.S., FL
Palm Harbor University High School
Palm Harbor, FL

DIRECTOR: James Dykes
DRUM MAJOR: Adela Wiercioch

REPERTOIRE:
Vegas
Musical selections include: “Feeling Good” by Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley; “Moanin'” by Charles Mingus; Original Music by Michael Miller

10:45 AM – PK Yonge Developmental Research School, FL
PK Yonge Developmental Research School
Gainesville, FL
DIRECTOR: Robert Marski
DRUM MAJOR: Gabe Ruszczyk


REPERTOIRE:
Mirage
Musical selections include: “Mirage” by Ian Grom and John Mapes

11:00 AM – Ponte Vedra H.S., FL
Ponte Vedra High School
Ponte Vedra, FL
DIRECTOR: Daniel Lezcano
DRUM MAJORS: Jace Lim, Ella Fraser, Madeleine Herwit, and Maia Geronimo


REPERTOIRE:
Once Upon a Dream
Musical selections include: “Spring Round Dances” from the “Rite of Spring,” “The Attentions of Souls” from “Wine Dark Sea,” “Ice Dance” from “Edward Scissorhands” and “Main Theme” from “Article 99”

11:15 AM – Gainesville H.S., FL
Gainesville High School
Gainesville, FL

DIRECTOR:
Bill Pirzer
DRUM MAJORS: Malik Mullino, Layla Arnett, and Daniel Dickrell


REPERTOIRE:
Hollow’s End
Musical selections include: “Sensemaya,” “Dies Irae,” “Night on Bald Mountain,” “Adagio for Strings,” “Hand of Fate” from Signs

11:30 AM – Seminole H.S., FL
Seminole High School
Seminole, FL
DIRECTOR: Gerard Madrinan
DRUM MAJORS: Hailey Westfall^ and Finley Steiner^


REPERTOIRE:
Dia de los Muertos “Day of the Dead”
Musical selections include: Musical compositions inspired and arranged by Andrew Markworth

^indicates participation in the 2022 Music for All Summer Symposium Drum Major Institute
12:30 PM – James Bowie H.S., TX
James Bowie High School
Austin, TX
 
DIRECTOR: Jennifer Hanford
DRUM MAJORS: Preston Hatem, Cole Pennington, and Katherine Leoni


REPERTOIRE:
r(EVOLVE)
Musical selections include: “I Remember” by Deadmau5; “Inferno” by Oliver Davis; “Grow Till Tall” by Jon “Jonsi” Birgisson; “Harvest trombone concerto” by John Mackey

12:45 PM – Windermere H.S., FL
Windermere High School
Windermere, FL
 
DIRECTOR: Robert Darragh
DRUM MAJORS: Kaylynn Morgan, Lettie Evans, and Evelyn Motz

REPERTOIRE: WANTED
Musical selections include: Magnificent Seven, Roundtable Rival, I Will Always Love You, Wanted Dead or Alive, and Silverado

1:00 PM – Dorman H.S., SC
Dorman High School
Roebuck, SC
DIRECTOR: Dave Bruce
DRUM MAJORS: Maggie Hill, Misha Jones, and Autumn Jones


REPERTOIRE:
Inspired!
Musical selections include: Dies Irae, “Sounds of Silence” by Paul Simon, “Great Gate of Kiev” by Modest Mussorsky

1:15 PM – West Harrison H.S., MS
West Harrison High School
Gulfport, MS
DIRECTOR: Don Newman
DRUM MAJORS: Candace Gross, E’irelun Lanmon, and Angela Cothern


REPERTOIRE:
“Cuts” by Samuel Barber
Musical selections include: Adagio for Strings, Medea’s Dance of Vengeance, Overture to the School for Scandal, Overture to the Barber of Seville

1:30 PM – Oviedo H.S., FL
Oviedo High School
Oviedo, FL

DIRECTOR:
Zac Chowning
DRUM MAJORS: Jenna Cossairt, Meri Kovac, and Polina Ungvarsky


REPERTOIRE:
I AM
Musical selections include: “The First Circle” by Pat Metheny; “Saudade, Saudade” by MARO; “Bucimis” by The Swingles; “I Do, I See, I Understand” by Matt Albano and Zac Chowning

1:45 PM – Wando H.S., SC
Wando High School
Mount Pleasant, SC

DIRECTORS:
Bobby Lambert, Lanie Radecke, and Jeff Handel
DRUM MAJORS: Brendan Breen^, Carleigh Torykian^, Riley Bumgardner^, and Annabelle Twomey^


REPERTOIRE:
Ascension
Musical selections include: “The Canyon” by Phillip Glass; “Rest” by Frank Ticheli; “Survivor” by Beyonce

^indicates participation in the 2022 Music for All Summer Symposium Drum Major Institute

2:00 PM – Sebastian River H.S., FL
Sebastian River High School
Sebastian, FL

DIRECTOR:
Paul Champion
DRUM MAJORS: Briony Weragoda, Genevieve Presti, and Jocelyn Velazquez


REPERTOIRE:
What a Wonderful World
Musical selections include: “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong, “Foreign Contaminant” by Thomas Newman, “Earthsong” by Michael Jackson; “Hymn to the Sun,” “With the Beat of Mother Earth” by Satoshi Yagisawa, “New World” by Bjork, “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears, “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)” by R.E.M.

2:15 PM – Stoneman Douglas H.S., FL
Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland, FL
DIRECTOR: Steve Rivero
DRUM MAJORS: Kelley Taylor, Carter Block, and Bella Wong


REPERTOIRE:
The Living Seas
Musical selections include: “Lux Arumque” by Eric Whitacre, “Savannah River Holiday” by Ron Nelson, “The Abyss” by Alan Silvestri, “Kingfishers Catch Fire Mvt 2” by John Mackey, and “Surfing Dolphins” by Hans Zimmer.

3:00 PM – Tarpon Springs H.S., FL
Tarpon Springs High School
Tarpon Springs, FL

DIRECTOR:
Kevin Ford
DRUM MAJORS: Ethan Abercrombie and Nicholas Ramos


REPERTOIRE:
URBN LGND
Musical selections include: Musical selections are inspired by composers, Don Sebesky, Don Ellis, Duke Ellington, Alicia Keys, John Coltrane, Bela Bartok, Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest, and Frank Sullivan.

3:15 PM – North Cobb H.S., GA
North Cobb High School
Kennesaw, GA

DIRECTOR:
Sheldon Frazier
DRUM MAJORS: Miguel Flores-Padilla, Emma Kleine, Addie Quintana, and Angelica Ricardo


REPERTOIRE:
Kokopelli Dances
Musical selections include: “Prepix Montage/Main Title” by Joel McNeely; “Hymn to the Sun with the Beat of Mother Earth” by Satoshi Yagisawa; “Urban Dances” by Erik Morales

3:30 PM – Buchholz H.S., FL
Buchholz High School
Fort Pierce, FL
DIRECTOR: Noah Graben
DRUM MAJORS: Jacob Ascher, Nicholas Bala, and Zachary Urbine


REPERTOIRE:
Supernova
Musical selections include: “Rocket Man” by Elton John; “Space Oddity” by David Bowie; “Caves” by Cody Fry; “Interstellar” by Hans Zimmer; “The Planets” by Gustav Holst

3:45 PM – G. Holmes Braddock Senior H.S., FL
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School
Miami, FL

DIRECTOR:
John Sacca
DRUM MAJORS: Audrey Jones, and Alessandra Camacho


REPERTOIRE:
The Art of Time
Musical selections include: “Chronometry” by Key Poulan and “Time is an Illusion” by Jerbrel Bowens

4:00 PM – Cass H.S., GA
Cass High School
White, GA

DIRECTOR:
Samuel Iddings
DRUM MAJORS: Laya Hall and Isabelle Morris


REPERTOIRE:
Wicked Witch Hunt
Musical selections include: “Scythian Suite” by Sergei Prokofiev; “The Christening” by James Newton Howard; “Once Upon A Dream” by James Newton Howard; “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones; Original Music by Brandon Smith

4:15 PM – Timber Creek H.S., FL
Timber Creek High School
Orlando, FL

DIRECTORS:
Rhett Cox, Devin Hoey, Katie Hoey, and Jonathan Tirado
DRUM MAJORS: Nicholas Pais, Katelyn Palmer, Brody Keese, Isidora Montenegro, and Kaitlyn Saidat


REPERTOIRE:
Wednesday
Musical selections include: “Requiem” by Mozart; “Sally’s Song” by Elfman; “Psycho Theme” by Herrmann; “Harrison’s Dream” by Graham; “Symphony No. 5” by Prokofiev

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Adjudication Panel

Bands of America Championships are designed to be an educational experience for the participating bands, as well as exciting musical events for spectators. Our panel of respected adjudicators evaluates and offers constructive comments on every performance, to be used by the band directors as a guide for future improvement.

To carry out the difficult task of rating and ranking each band according to the Bands of America adjudication system, we have selected established experts in music education and the marching specialty.

Matthew Jordan, Jacksonville, AL – Music
Mike Leitzke, Franklin, TN – Music
John Meehan, Martinez, CA – Music
W L Whaley, Arvada, CO – Music
Mike Anderson, Eagle, ID – Visual
Kim Kuhn, Westland, MI – Visual
Tim Ochran, Grayton Beach, FL – Visual

Dean Westman, Plainfield, IN – Chief Judge

What are the judges looking for?

Bands receive recorded evaluation and scoresheets from each judge. The emphasis is on the input the judge offers to the band’s program. It is the position of Bands of America that music is the more important aspect of the performance, with marching as the presentation and visual enhancement of the program. Likewise, greater emphasis is placed on general effect than on fine-line perfection of the performance.

The weight of the numbers places:

  • 60% of the value on music
  • 40% on visual
  • 60% on general effect
  • 40% on performance

Each judge is assigned a specific area on which they focus: ensemble and general effect judges are located at a vantage point from above (e.g., press box), and individual performance judges are located on the field. 

FAQs

Who can enroll in Bands of America events?
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, 2022 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. Bands are assigned to classes based on the following enrollment levels (grades 10-12):
• Class A – 600 or fewer
• Class AA – 601 -1325
• Class AAA – 1326 -1850
• Class AAAA – 1851 or more

Per our commitment to re-evaluate the classification system, classification numbers are examined and reset every three (3) years by a procedure that considers the composition of Bands of America Championship participation using three years of data. The maximum enrollment number for Class A remains constant, while the enrollment levels for Classes AA, AAA, and AAAA are adjusted to levels (for the next three years) that would have established equal, cumulative numbers of participants in each class over the prior three (3) years. The current classification is set to begin with the Fall 2022 season, and the next reclassification will occur effective Fall 2025. For purposes of determining enrollment, your principal must certify enrollment and consider all those students in the grades 10-12 population as reported on fall State and/or FTE funding reports.

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, to eliminate expectations of a band’s performance based on class, including those of the judges.

How are finalist bands selected?
The top 12 scoring bands, regardless of class, are invited to compete in the evening’s Regional Finals. For Indianapolis and St. Louis Super Regionals, the top 14 scoring bands, regardless of class, will advance to Finals. For the San Antonio Super Regional, 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.

Is electronic recording allowed in the stadium?
No video or audio recording is permitted in the stadium without the express written permission of Music for All, in advance of the event.

Camera Policy:
Any still camera (making film or digital still pictures) is allowed into and may be used from the spectator seating area of any venue, as long as it does not interfere with or disrupt the viewing experience of any other spectator. Family, friends, and fans may take still photos of BOA events for personal use only. The images may not be sold or otherwise distributed without the written permission of Music for All. Cameras (of any kind) may not be used on the field. People with field passes or name badges must go into the stands to take digital or film pictures. Tripods or other similar equipment that obstruct the view or path of travel of others in seating areas are not allowed.

Clear Bag Policy
Music for All encourages spectators to not bring bags into venues. Only clear bags and emergency bags will be permitted. Bag policies are effective to expedite entry into venues and provide additional safety. Spectators will be allowed to bring items such as cameras, provided they are not in cases that would violate the bag policy at that venue.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL BAND

Thank you to Lake Buena Vista High School Band for serving as host of today’s championship. Lake Buena Vista High School Band volunteers are making today’s event happen! Thank you to Bill Cunningham and Lake Buena Vista High School Band.

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