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Welcome to Lord Botetourt High School, Home of the Cavaliers! We appreciate your support of this year’s Cavalier Classic. We are grateful to host an event in which students can showcase their hard work and skill and are excited to see each band’s performance. If we can help or assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to ask. We hope you enjoy each performance today and wish you luck throughout the remainder of the competition season and school year.

Beth Mast Principal, Lord Botetourt High School

Welcome to Lord Botetourt High School and the 25th Annual Cavalier Classic. We are very excited to host bands from all over Southside and Central Virginia, and look forward to sharing with you a great day of music, competition and good sportsmanship!

Each band participating in today’s competition has worked hard to put on the best show possible. We ask all audience members and band members to show support and encourage all the bands today. One of the most wonderful aspects about marching competitions is the tradition of bands supporting other bands, even those they compete against. Please help to keep the tradition of good-spirited competition alive.

Again, the Lord Botetourt High School “Marching Cavaliers” are pleased to be your hosts today. We welcome your suggestions and invite you to call upon us for assistance. Please take time to browse through your program today for information about the schedule, participants, concessions, announcements, and advertisements from supporters of this event. We hope that you find today’s entertainment enjoyable. Please congratulate each band on their hard work and accomplishments today and during the season.

Thank you for your continued support!

Chris Caldwell Director of Bands, Lord Botetourt High School

Program Cover Created by: Joshua Mason Senior Host Pictures Taken By: NKP Creative, Nate Peterson

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Adjudication Team Percussion: Will Alderman Will serves as the graduate teaching assistant for the percussion area at James Madison University and as an adjunct percussion faculty at Bridgewater College. Formerly, Will served as adjunct faculty at Eastern Mennonite University, Washington & Lee University and Kalamazoo College. Prior to his move to Virginia, Will resided and freelanced in southwest Michigan. During his time there he had the opportunity to serve as battery coordinator and arranger for the Western Michigan University Bronco Marching Band, the Portage Central Marching Band and several other competitive marching programs throughout Michigan. Additionally, Will has had the privilege to compose and arrange for WGI Independent A, Open and World ensembles such as Genesis Percussion and Twin Cities Rhythm. Will has performed in a variety of mediums worldwide. Currently, he performs with his quartet, Without Borders, who has recorded their very own marimba quartet transcription of Béla Bartok’s String Quartet No. 5. The ensemble has toured with the work; performing in Taiwan, Japan, and throughout the United States. In addition to his quartet, Will has had the privilege of performing with several world-renowned artists such as Gordon Stout, Valerie Naranjo, Casey Cangelosi and Gif Howarth. Will received his M.M. in Music Performance from Ithaca College under the instruction of Gordon Stout, and B.M. in Music Performance from Western Michigan University under the instruction of Judy Moonert. Currently, Will is pursuing is D.M.A in Music Performance at James Madison University under the instruction of Casey Cangelosi.

General Effect: Bob Ballengee Bob Ballengee is currently the band director at Damascus Middle School and Glade Spring Middle School in Washington County Virginia where he has taught for 18 years. Before going to Washington county, Mr. Ballengee taught at Appalachia High School for 4 years and Grayson County High School for 8 years. He is also the percussion arranger for Holston High School, Abingdon High School, Chilhowie High School, Virginia High School, Tennessee High School, Richlands High School, Patrick Henry High School as well as the Emory and Henry college marching band.

Mr. Ballengee has many years of drum corps experience performing and teaching. He was a member of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps and was the program/staff coordinator for the Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Ballengee is an active arranger, clinician, and adjudicator working with groups from Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, and West Virginia. He is an active performer as well playing in several performing groups including rock bands, jazz bands, country bands, musical pit orchestras, and wind ensembles. Mr. Ballengee is currently the house drummer for Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA. Mr. Ballengee is a member of Nafme, Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association, Percussive Arts Society, and Phi Mu Alpha. Bob currently resides in Marion, VA with his wife Candy.

Drum Major: Logan Childress Logan Childress is a native of Bristol, VA. He attended East Tennessee State University, where he received his Bachelor of Music Education. He went on to receive his Master of Music Education from the University of Florida. Mr. Childress is currently an Emerging Technology Specialist for Bristol Virginia Public Schools. He is currently a tenor saxophonist for the Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra, baritone saxophonist for the MonteVerdi Saxophone Quartet, and a studio saxophonist for various recording and production projects. He routinely performs with various ensembles throughout the region. This spring, he will travel again to Dordt University to produce a second wind band album for the institution. Outside of his current duties, Mr. Childress is an avid marching band adjudicator, clinician, designer, and professional saxophonist. He is the webmaster for the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (District 7), holds a position on the State Line Wind Symphony Board of Directors, and is on the Board of Directors for the Virginia Middle School Association. Mr. Childress’ professional affiliations include the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) and Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA).

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Adjudication Team Color Guard: Katie Greene Kegley Katie Greene Kegley is originally from Salem, VA and currently resides in Harrisonburg, VA. She is an elementary school counselor for Rockingham County Public Schools in Virginia as well as a doctorate student studying Counselor Education and Supervision. She performed with James Madison University’s color guard in 2010 and was captain in 2011. She was also a member of JMU Nuance Winterguard in 2010 and 2011. Most recently, she was a member of First Flight World for the 2016-2018 seasons. She has been teaching high school, collegiate, and independent colorguard and winterguard units throughout the Shenandoah Valley since 2012 and has been a judge for the marching arts since 2016. She is currently a movement judge with the Atlantic Indoor Association (AIA).

Marching: David Miller David Miller has served as the band director at Christiansburg High School since the fall of 2003. He graduated with honors from Virginia Tech in the spring 2003 with his BA in Music Education. In 2009, Mr. Miller received his Master of Education, Curriculum, and Instruction also from Virginia Tech. Mr. Miller’s bands consistently receive excellent and superior ratings at both Marching and Concert Assessments. He has led the CHS band program to multiple Virginia Honor Band and Virginia Blue Ribbon School for Music recognitions throughout his time at Christiansburg High School. Mr. Miller currently serves as the Fine Arts lead teacher for CHS and is actively involved in the school’s choral and musical theater program. He has adjudicated marching competitions and band assessments throughout Virginia. Mr. Miller is a member of the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity and the American School Band Directors Association. He lives in Christiansburg with his wife Cassie and children Thomas and Andrew.

Music: Darrell Pearman Darrell Pearman has served as the director of the Blacksburg High School Band Program since 2007 having graduated with honors from Shenandoah Conservatory in 1997 and has taught in school districts in the Northern part of Virginia and in Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Master of Music in Conducting Degrees from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. While at Shenandoah, he was a graduate assistant conductor of the Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra. He has studied conducting with Scott Nelson, Stephen Johnston, and Don Black. Mr. Pearman’s bands have achieved local and national recognition; including entry into the Virginia Honor Band Hall of Fame in March 2010 and consistent superior ratings at concert and marching assessments. Under his direction, the Blacksburg Symphonic Band performed at the prestigious Music for All National Concert Band Festival as an Invited Band in March 2018. Prior to coming to Blacksburg, he was the Director of Bands at Woodbridge Sr. High School in Virginia for six years, Screven County High School in Georgia for one year, and Peter Muhlenberg Middle School in Woodstock, Virginia for three years. During his tenure at Woodbridge, the band performed at the inaugural Disney Honors Music Festival in 2005 and was a four time Virginia Honor Band. Mr. Pearman has been a member of the trumpet sections for the Maryland Symphony, Western Maryland Symphony, Deep Creek Festival Orchestra, Millbrook Orchestra, and Loudoun Symphony. Mr. Pearman marched with the Division II World Champion Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps in 1993. He has judged marching and concert band assessments throughout Virginia. He is a member of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity and Kappa Kappa Psi Band service Fraternity. He resides in Christiansburg with his wife Nichole and their children Michael, Stephen, Melody, and Emily.

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Awards This year’s Cavalier Classic will have two award presentations. One will occur for 1A and 2A class groups after the last band in the 2A Competition has performed. The second award presentation for 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A will occur after the Lord Botetourt’s Exhibition Performance. First, second, and third place trophies will be awarded in the following areas: Class Music Marching General Effect Percussion Color Guard Drum Major A Grand Champion will be awarded for Class 1A & 2A and Class 3A, 4A, 5A, & 6A.

Special Message from A Cavalier Sponsor: Congratulations to the LB Band for another successful season!

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Cavalier Classic Schedule

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Class A

Gretna High School’s Marching Hawks presents

Grease!

Band Director: Allison Shelton, Color Guard: Christopher Hibbard, Percussion: David MacPherson, Percussion: Danny Farmer Repertoire in Performance Order: Greased Lightin’, Summer Nights, We Go Together Composers: Warren Casey & Jim Jacobs, Arranged by: Will Rapp & Michael Brown Drum Major: Amelia Brumfield Winds: 7 Percussion: 6 Auxilliary: 5

Staunton River High School’s The Marching Golden Eagles presents

A Night at the Movies Band Director: Jake Elder, Assistant Band Director: Garrett Johnson, Color Guard: Amber Duncan Repertoire in Performance Order: Star Wars Main Theme (John Williams/Mike Story), Hogwarts Hymn (Mike Story), Let It Go (Paul Murtha) Drum Major: Maddie Hamren Winds: 12 Percussion: 4 Auxilliary: 5

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Class A

Bland County High School’s The Pride of Bland County Marching Band presents

DeComposers: Bach from the Grave Band Director: Jared Perdue, Color Guard: Zachary Sheckells, Pit Instructor: Mina Black Repertoire in Performance Order: Original music and arrangements by Randall D. Standridge, based on Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, Bach’s Little Fugue in G Minor Drum Major: Paige Viar Winds: 13 Percussion: 5 Auxilliary: 6

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Class AA

Wilson Memorial High School’s Emerald Regiment presents

Into the Light Band Director: Matt Baraclough, Assistant Band Director: Timothy De Simone, Color Guard: Ailee Roberts Percussion: Will Watson, Visuals: Sarah Fauber Repertoire in Performance Order: Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven), Peer Gynt (Grieg), As Light Through Leaves (Coffin), I See the Light (Menken and Slater), I Can See Clearly Now (Cliff ) (arranged by Elijah Steele) Drum Majors: Federico Bandoni & Cassidy Plautz Winds: 20 Percussion: 9 Auxilliary: 9

James River High School’s Marching Knights presents

Haunted Band Director: Kevin English, Color Guard: Emilee Graham Repertoire in Performance Order: Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Dies Irae from Mozart’s Requiem, Chopin’s Funeral March Drum Majors: Georgia Honts Winds: 15 Percussion: 6 Auxilliary: 3 10 The 25th Annual Cavalier Classic Festival of Bands

Class AA

Dan River High School’s The Marching Wildcats presents

Wrath and Redemption Band Director: Maxton Artis, Assistant Director: Trevor Deshazor, Color Guard: Tia Wimbush & Elaina Gregory, Percussion: Jacob Thompson, Visual Tech: Kayla Stork Repertoire in Performance Order: Dies Irae from Mozart’s Requiem, Nessun Dorma from Puccini’s Turandot, Dies Irae from Verdi’s Requiem, Salvation is Created by Chesnokov, Movement 4 from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (music arranged by Luke McMillian, percussion arranged by Justin Johnson) Drum Majors: Savannah Barksdale Winds: 16 Percussion: 7 Auxilliary: 7

Auburn High School’s Marching Eagles presents

The Ripple Effect Band Director: Michael Hand, Assistant Director: Christian Kiser, Color Guard: Anna Henderson, Percussion: Jay Smith Repertoire in Performance Order: Original Music by Jeff Chambers Drum Major: Hannah Rose Winds: 19 Percussion: 5 Auxilliary: 9 The 25th Annual Cavalier Classic Festival of Bands 11

Class AAA

Radford High School’s Radford Regiment Bobcat Marching Band presents

In Storm and Sunshine Band Director: Daniel Frankenberger, Assistant Band Director: George Saunders, Color Guard: Sandra de la Fuente & Ryleigh Kennedy, Drill: Kirk Godbey, Percussion Book: Jennifer Hughes & Gavin Marchon, Percussion Instructors: Gavin Marchon & Ian Epperly, Brass/Woods: Alex Obiso, Media Manager: John Farris Repertoire in Performance Order: Thunderstruck by ACDC, Storm from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, Umbrella by Rihanna, Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone by Bill Withers, Let the Sunshine In by Fifth Dimension (musical arrangement by Craig Fitzpatrick) Drum Major: Tommie Bloomer Winds: 34 Percussion: 14 Auxilliary: 12

Floyd County High School’s The Pride of Floyd County presents

Karn-Evil Band Director: Casey Dillon, Color Guard: Grace McNabb, Percussion: Bryan Beckner, Marching Instructor: Chris McNabb Repertoire in Performance Order: Atmadja by Benoit Jutras (arr. Jay Dawson), Kam Evil 9 by Keith Emerson and Greg Lake (arr. Tom Wallace), Creep (arr. Jay Dawson), Incantation by Benoit Jutras Drum Major: Jessica Long Winds: 30 Percussion: 13 Auxilliary: 8 12 The 25th Annual Cavalier Classic Festival of Bands

Class AAA

North Surry High School’s Marching Greyhound Band presents

Robots Band Directors: Laiken Reece & Blake McCraw, Color Guard: Katelyn Badgett, Percussion: Corbin Willard Repertoire in Performance Order: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk, Motherboard by Daft Punk, Mr. Roboto by Styx Drum Major: Sparrow Krantz Winds: 27 Percussion: 9 Auxilliary: 12

Carroll County High School’s Marching Cavaliers presents

Forecast Band Director: Michael Farina, Assistant Director: William Farmer, Color Guard: Nikki Cecil, Percussion: Jake Nunn Repertoire in Performance Order: Sunshine, Snow, Stormfront (composed by Aaron G. Railey) Drum Major: Allyson Payne Winds: 23 Percussion: 13 Auxilliary: 9

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Class AAA

Appomattox County High School’s Marching Raiders presents

The Power of One Band Director: Bryan Allgood, Percussion: Sean Mullins, Color Guard: Brooke Rieger Repertoire in Performance Order: music by Scott Gordon Drum Majors: Kristen Kidd, Rupert Armentrout, & Micah Johnson Winds: 25 Percussion: 15 Auxilliary: 12

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Class AAAA

East Rockingham High School’s Marching Eagles presents

Pyramids of Egypt Band Director: Brandon Alford, Color Guard: Kristen Swoope & Jessica Macintosh, Techs: Bob Mann, Katie Nauman, Bridget Fulton, Nathan Sullivan & Logan West Repertoire in Performance Order: Pyramids of Egypt by Gary P. Gilroy Drum Majors: Blake Cabral & Ryan Layman Winds: 37 Percussion: 12 Auxilliary: 11

E. C. Glass High School’s Marching Hilltoppers presents

The Rise and Fall of Rome Band Director: Russell Pawlas, Assistant Band Director: Katey Greaney, Percussion: Moo Farrow & Monty Farmer, Front Ensemble: Josh Phillips, Color Guard: Emily Pawlas & Tabitha Holmes, Brass: Shaq Mays Repertoire in Performance Order: Original music by Key Poulan Drum Major: Cameron Pflieger Winds: 33 Percussion: 16 Auxilliary: 13

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Class AAAA

Northside High School’s The Pride of Northside Marching Band presents

World Tour Band Director: Tim Galyen, Assistant Director: Katie Hale, Color Guard: Matthew Tolliver, Percussion: Matt Shay, Band Assistant: Kassidy Miller Repertoire in Performance Order: Africa, Pompeii, Havana, Down Under, Party in the U.S.A. Drum Majors: Maddie Knapp & Addy Miller Winds: 42 Percussion: 10 Auxilliary: 9

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Class AAAAA

Patrick Henry High School’s Marching Patriots presents

Climb Higher Band Director: Alex Schmitt, Assistant Director: Beth Williams, Color Guard: Chaz Tyree & Brittany Manning, Percussion: Kyle Hopkins, Visual: Myles Artis & Alex Belcher, Winds: Victoria Shockley-Newton Repertoire in Performance Order: Fly to Paradise by Eric Whitacre, Flight of the Thunderbird by Richard Saucedo, The Red Balloon by Anne McGinty, High Hopes by Panic! at the Disco Drum Majors: Wilson Milam & Jayveon Tucker Winds: 53 Percussion: 15 Auxilliary: 13

Class AAAAAA

Salem High School’s The Pride of Salem Marching Band presents

The Last Train Home Band Director: John E. Wright, Assistant Director: Thomas Graham, Color Guard: Kortney Callahan, Emilee Graham, & Bella De Lieto, Percussion: John Trent & Darnell Jones, Music & Visual Staff: Beth Vanderpool & Will Allison, Sound Tech: John Overstreet Repertoire in Performance Order: I’ve Been Working on the Railroad, Last Train Home by John Mayer, Long Tarin Runnin by the Doobie Brothers, Last Train Home by Pat Matheny (music arranged by Chris Creswell) Drum Majors: Samuel Vest & Zella Poarch Winds: 75 Percussion: 20 Auxilliary: 12 18 The 25th Annual Cavalier Classic Festival of Bands

Thank you to Our Sponsors Friends of the Band Sponsorship Level Nicki Bishop Melanie Farrelly Rachel Horne Nicole King, Blush & Ivy Boutique Melissa Kittinger Kelly Anne Mudd Kiesha Preston Jennifer Shrewsbury Jennifer Slater Sandy Walker

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Exhibition Performance Lord Botetourt High School’s Marching Cavaliers presents

Superstitions Band Director: Chris Caldwell Assistant Band Director: Jamie Lawson Color Guard: Emilee Graham & Sierra Noble Winds & Visual Instructor: Victoria Shockley-Newton Percussion: Darnell Rose Repertoire in Performance Order: Superstitions by Stevie Wonder, Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saens, Mirrors by Justin Timberlake, original music by Craig Fitzpatrick

Drum Majors: Dee Royal Field Commanders: Sawyer Mullins & Matthew Scher Color Guard Captain: Adalyn Reif Percussion Captain: Ridge Radtke

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Exhibition Performance Alto Sax Brown, Elaina Griffin, Cole Harris Anna Kirk, Ella Matutina, Cameron Ruppel, Mali Yowell, Madison Baritone Sax Mullins, Sawyer* Baritone Buchanan, Troy Crawford, Jack Crouch, Peyton* Ferguson, Conner* McCoy, Kaiden Rosine, Soren Vanover, Maxwell Bass Clarinet Hatter, Grayson* Clarinet Allen, Meredith Avis, Alectra* Bolling, Blake Johnson, Walker Leonard, Sarah Lumpkin, Rhiley Mays, Isaac McFarling, Hannah

Preston, Nathan Scher, Matthew* Terry, Olivia Color Guard Andrade, Jasmin Corl, Jackie* Crawford, Kendall* Hamilton, Kylie Hanna, Caroline Humphries, Abby Lee, Hailey* Lewis, Emily Lusk, Alex Lusk, Max Miller, Kirin* Relf, Adalyn* Sanford, Emilia Sejtanic, Ena Smith, Avrey Flute/Piccolo Collins, Carrie Cox, Lilly Ferris, Cassidy Harris, Kori Huard, Rachel Morton, Jade Soyars, Jaida* Mellophone Born, Aubrey

Percussion Appicello, Aidan Brader, Angelie Brown, Jacob Creasy, Nolan Hall, Geneva Mason, Colin Mayo, Greyson Miller, Cub Moore, Anna Radtke, Ridge Williams, Noah Sousaphone/Tuba Cox, Keith* Prescott, Ben Vasquez, Chris Wilson, Kenzie Tenor Sax Weddle, Connor Trumpet Clemons, Aidan* Jones, Torrence McFarling, Casey Radtke, Anna Saunders, Christopher Smith, Kara St.Clair, Trevor Drum Major Royal, Dee * Seniors = *

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Cavalier Classic Senior Hosts Alectra Avis Section & Instrument: Clarinet Years in Band: 2 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

Being able to get the opportunity to work with a close group of people and getting to grow up with everyone and watch as they grow and get better. The marching band will always be a family no matter where you end up.

Personal Message: I thank my parents for influencing me to join the band, without them I wouldn’t have even been able to get out of my shell and join this group. Mr. Caldwell and Lawson, I started with Mr. Lawson in middle school and he was one of the people to introduce the marching band to me. Mr.Caldwell has been there for my entire highschool experience and has helped me in so many ways. I don’t think I would be the person I am today without them.

Aidan Clemons Section & Instrument: Trumpet, Mellophone Years in Band: 3 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

The extreme kindness and adamant teamwork shown by my peers is known to no other organization except the Lord Botetourt Marching Cavaliers and the most rewarding experience is definitely the friends and relationships I’ve developed while being in the band over these last couple years.

Personal Message: I’d like to thank Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Lawson for allowing me to be in the marching band in 8th grade, it really opened up my eyes to music and how much I really enjoy it. I’d also like to thank the senior class for sticking with me for the entirety of my marching band career.

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Cavalier Classic Senior Hosts Jackie Corl Section & Instrument: Color Guard Years in Band: 4 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

The most rewarding experience has been seeing and helping others to grow, both in their areas of expertise and personally. Being able to have someone under my wing as a senior has been incredibly fun and has helped me grow as well.

Personal Message: Thank you to my parents for being a part of my journey in band. Even when times got rough (especially during covid) you wouldn’t let me quit because you saw how much I loved it. I will be eternally grateful to both of you for having me try something new that I fell in love with.

Keith Cox Section & Instrument: Sousaphone, Baritone Years in Band: 4 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

The most rewarding experience for me from being in the band was probably after every performance. We all know how we did and how to improve for the next time we preform.

Personal Message: Thank you to Mr. Lawson and Mr Caldwell for teaching and pushing us everyday at practice. Thank you to all the previous and current members of the band, we all help and encourage each other on various things. And finally, thank you to mom for making this possible.

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Cavalier Classic Senior Hosts Kendall Crawford Section & Instrument: Color Guard Years in Band: 1 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

The marching band community is so welcoming and warm and I truly feel at home here despite being a rookie. Everyone who is part of our team contributes to a dynamic and beautiful mosaic of talent, passion, and love. This has been the best year of my life.

Personal Message: I want to thank Danny for inspiring me to try something completely new this year. I came into tryouts not knowing how to plié and now I’ve never felt like I belonged more. I want to thank every beautiful person in the color guard for being my friend and treating me with absolute kindness through all the madness. I also want to thank all of the adults in my life; my dad, mom, Mr. Caldwell, Emilee, and Sierra for making sacrifices for me and the whole team’s betterment.

Peyton Crouch Section & Instrument: Baritone Years in Band: 4 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

Working really hard and then scoring well in a competition Personal Message: I’d like to thank Caldwell and Lawson for helping me throughout the years

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Cavalier Classic Senior Hosts Conner Ferguson Section & Instrument: Trombone, Baritone Years in Band: 5 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

The most rewarding thing about band is being able to interact with such a diverse group of people on a daily basis.

Personal Message: I’d like to thank both Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Lawson for always being there to excite the band when we get exhausted. All it takes is a pep talk from either of them to get us ready to finish a practice or put on an amazing show.

Grayson Hatter Section & Instrument: Bass Clarinet Years in Band: 4 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

The most rewarding experience is the self commitment and the commitment to everyone else that the band teaches. It is also amazing to watch and be part of the band coming together and working together throughout the season and how we all become one big family.

Personal Message: The most important person I would like to thank is my mom. Thank you for sacrificing the time that we could be spending together and the time you have given up to help me with my music career. I would also like to thank Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Lawson for helping me find a hobby that I love and the potential doors that you both have opened for me and everyone else.

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Cavalier Classic Senior Hosts Hailey Lee Section & Instrument: Color Guard Years in Band: 2 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

Seeing all of our hard work pay off at performances and competitions.

Also, seeing the faces of other band members who are having fun and are proud of everything we have done.

Personal Message: Thank you to the entire Guard for making my senior year so memorable. This show has been amazing!

Kirin Miller Section & Instrument: Color Guard (also Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Bass Guitar) Years in Band: 4 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

Being in marching band has taught me about hard work. It’s also taught me about the ins and ours of leadership. It’s difficult sometimes, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

Personal Message: Thanks Dad, Mom, Mimi and Darren for always shuttling me around and supporting me in band. Thanks Cub for loving it just as much as I do, and for being yourself. Hannah, thank you for always being there for me during performances and listening to me talk about them.

Thank you so much to all the band leaders who make this happen every day! And of course, thank you to my guard for being the best team anyone could ask for and making my senior year so special.

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Cavalier Classic Senior Hosts Sawyer Mullins Section & Instrument: Field Commander, Baritone Sax, Alto Sax Years in Band: 4 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

The sense of community and love from the members and the dedication from each and every one of them continues to impress me and make me prouder of them all every single day.

Personal Message: I’d like to especially thank Caldwell for being my company for so many hours, Lawson for putting up with me for almost seven years, and to my best friend, Dee, for eleven years of amazing friendship, and to my family for constantly encouraging my musical journey for my entire life. I love you all dearly and I won’t ever leave you alone, even once you get rid of me in May.

Adalyn Relf Section & Instrument: Color Guard Years in Band: 4 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

Seeing how much guard has impacted my personality and caused me to grow as a person. The community and passion that it has brought me is something I will always be thankful for.

Personal Message: My mom and Emilee have been so supportive and helpful throughout all of my years of marching band. They continue to show me how to be a better person, performer, and leader. Without them, colorguard wouldn’t be nearly as enjoyable or something I’d even want to pursue after high school.

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Cavalier Classic Senior Hosts Dee Royal Section & Instrument: Drum Major, Alto Saxophone Years in Band: 5 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

Getting to see the newer members grow and find their roles in the band has been immensely rewarding for me. As leaders, it reminds us of the impact we have on the band as a whole.

Personal Message: Thank you to my section for always making me feel like I belonged.

Thank you to Sawyer for always being there for me, and for eleven years of an amazing friendship. Thank you to my parents who have supported me for all 5 years of band. Finally, thank you to Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Lawson for helping me to become the person I am today.

Matthew Scher Section & Instrument: Field Commander, Clarinet Years in Band: 5 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

The most rewarding experience is sharing my love of playing music with all my friends that love music. The shared passion, dedication, and pride in reaching a common goal is what makes marching band special.

Personal Message: I’d first like to thank my parents who have supported me and taken me to every game and competition all throughout the years. I must thank Mr. Lawson and Mr. Caldwell who have taught me from knowing nothing and giving me every opportunity to succeed in growing as a musician. I’d also like to thank all my friends and band leaders who have supported me through the highs and the lows of this 5-year journey.

Thanks to you all!!

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Cavalier Classic Senior Hosts Jaida Soyars Section & Instrument: Flute Years in Band: 4 What has been the most rewarding to you as a Marching Cavalier?

Meeting new people has been amazing and very rewarding but also, being able to see myself grow through the years & becoming a leader not a follower.

Personal Message: Mr. Caldwell has helped me through so much. I’ve known him since I was in elementary school. He is absolutely amazing & works so hard & he sees it in us when we can’t see it in ourselves. He is outstanding & so funny. He makes practice more fun.

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