The war that we are in is placing value on things that are most important.
You are here, and your child is here because MUSIC and BAND are important. The performing arts programs that are represented here permanently enrich the lives of young people through a commitment to youth development and performance excellence while providing enjoyment for our local community and audiences worldwide.
So I challenge each and every one of you. We have a tradition here at Cary High School, where EVERY GROUP deserves a STANDING OVATION for their achievements at the end of their performance. No matter the skill levels of the students and ensembles, no matter the “WOW” moments or “OOPS” moments you will hear and see today, EVERY band deserves a standing ovation. If you are hyper-focused on competition and worried about giving appreciation to another band that you are “competing” with, don’t worry about it. There is nothing on the judge’s sheet that gives points to “did the audience stand up at the end”. :)
EVERY band deserves a standing ovation at the end of their performance. I hope that you will continue with this tradition. ALL the kids deserve it!!
We are in a CULTURE WAR. I hope that we start to change the culture by giving every student the recognition and praise that they deserve.
In Music, Christopher R. Foster
Director of Bands, Cary High School 638 Walnut Street | Cary, NC 27511 www.caryband.org | director@caryband.org
CARY HIGH SCHOOL
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PHONE : 919.460.3549
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October 18, 2024
Dear Friends and Participants of Cary Band Day:
As the principal of Cary High School, it is with great privilege that I congratulate you on your decision to participate in the 65th Annual Cary Band Day. This year promises to be our most exciting and competitive year in several decades. I am excited to be a part of this truly special day and I hope that you are too.
This year our school and entire town will host thirty-four high school bands from across North Carolina and Virginia We are also excited to showcase the Sound of Pirate Nation, the amazing East Carolina Marching Pirates With so many bands from so many different locations we are guaranteed to have a wide range of creativity and showmanship. As the principal of Cary High, I speak from experience when I say that this is a terrific opportunity for students, directors, and parents to share their gifts and talents with an audience that loves music and appreciates the hard work and dedication that goes into getting ready for competition. In many ways it is a celebration of our young people and their desire to keep the tradition of music alive in our schools and across this great nation.
It is an honor to serve as the host school and I wish you the very best during this event. On behalf of the entire Cary High School community, I thank you and your supporters for your tireless efforts in traveling and preparing. I am certain that we will look back at this celebration with fond memories and pride in knowing that we were a part of the 65th Annual Cary Band Day.
Sincerely,
Nolan Bryant Principal
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
November 2, 2024
On behalf of Cary, I’m delighted to welcome you to the 65th Annual Cary Band Day! This year, we also celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Cary Band, founded in 1921. It’s an honor to host this cherished event once again, as we welcome bands from across North Carolina and Virginia.
Cary Band Day is a special tradition — competitive, entertaining, and above all, a time for celebration and community. To all the participating bands, directors, and individual musicians, we commend you for your dedication, hard work, and impressive achievements that have brought you here today.
We hope you enjoy your time in Cary, and we’re excited for you to experience the exceptional talent and vibrant music performed by all the high school bands.
Best of luck to all and we thank you for being a part of this fantastic event!
Regards,
Harold Weinbrecht, Jr. Mayor
P ROC C LAMAT ION
RECOG NIZING NO VEMBER 2, 2024 AS THE 65th CARY BAND DAY
WHEREAS, the Cary High School Band has consistently demonstrated outstanding musical and marching excellence, earning both national and regional recognition for its impressive achievements;
WHEREAS, the members of the Cary High School Band have brought great pride to Cary and its citizens, all while maintaining exceptional academic performance;
WHEREAS, music holds an increasingly vital role in our world today, serving as a universal language and one of the most powerful forces for fostering peace and harmony;
WHEREAS, 2024 marks the 103rd anniversary of the Cary Band, which started in 1921;
WHEREAS, for the past 66 years, the Cary Band has proudly hosted North Carolina’s premier celebration of marching band excellence and music education;
NOW, THEREFORE , I, Harold Weinbrecht, Jr., Mayor of Cary, North Carolina, on behalf of the Cary Council, do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 2, 2023 as the 65th CARY BAND DAY and urge all citizens of Cary and the surrounding areas to join in honoring and supporting this long-standing Cary tradition.
PRO CLAIMED this 22nd day of October, 2024.
Harold Weinbrecht, Jr., Mayor
Attest:
Virginia H. Johnson, Town Clerk
65th Cary Band Day Committee
Cary Band Director: Chris Foster
Cary Band Day Chair: Jason Chamberlain
Volunteer Coordinator: Christine Ingram
Band Booster Treasurers: Wendy Nelson, Daniel Bunce, Amanda Bunce
Alumni Contacts/Band: Robert Cordle
Program/Logo: Daniel Bunce
PR and Media Coverage: Brandi Nobles
Ticket Sales: Heather Copeland
Field Show Operations Chair: Jessica Whaley-Davis
Field Show Equipment Chair: Jeremy Bell
Bus Parking: David Wilsey
Pit Parking: Jeremy Bell, Daniel Ingram
Gate Security: Natalie Meador
Safety: Laura Bell
Director/Host Check In: Laura Doyle
Press Box: Taralyn Pinder
Statistician: Brandon Smith
Judges' Meal: Jeannette Skaggs
Master of Ceremonies: Coleman Poag, Gary Smith, Amanda Bunce
Trophy Set Up: Silas Josephson
Band Director Hospitality: Kendra Cope
Concessions: Eric Packard
Souvenirs: Kirsten Armisto
Candy Grams: Beth Lilliston
Bake Sale: Amanda Chamberlain
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The 2024 Cary High School Marching Band
Show Theme: Sonic Wonderland (A musical trip down the rabbit hole)
Repertoire: Sonic Wonderland by Hiromi Uehara; White Rabbit by Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane; Welcome to Wonderland by Anson Seabra; Land of Make Believe by Chuck Mangione
Music Arranger: Andrew Markworth
Drill Designer: Chris Foster
Program Consultant: James Gabonay Staff
Director: Chris Foster
Visual/Winds: Silas Josephson, Scott Hsu, Aime Prendes, Evan Caggia, Allie Barber, Joey Montes, Thomas Bickerstaff
Percussion: John Antonelli, Elizabeth Ingram, Edward Lee, Tyler Miller, Ronald Workman
Color Guard: Amy Foster, Tabitha Butt, Aliyah Ingram, Anna Cook
Drum Majors: Beyza Guvenc, Bonnie Smith, Claire Wilson
103 Years of Cary Band
The Cary Band has earned an impressive array of regional and national accolades over the years. They have proudly marched twice in the Rose Bowl Parade, participated in the Orange Bowl Parade, and in 2016, took part in the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In marching band competitions, the Cary Band has secured hundreds of 1st place awards at both local and national levels, excelling in the NC Bandmasters Association and Bands of America competitions.
In 2024, the Cary Band is thrilled to celebrate its 103rd anniversary, continuing the legacy that began with its founding in 1921.
Competitions & Performances
Town of Cary Lazy Daze Festival
Aug. 24 - Downtown Cary
Western Wake Marching Band Preview
Sept. 14 - Green Level High School
Cleveland Critique & Competition
Sept. 28 - Cleveland High School
Mustang Classic Competition
Oct. 5 - Middle Creek High School
Capital City Band Expo
Oct. 26 - Sanderson High School
65th Annual Cary Band Day
Nov. 2 - Cary High School
Bands of America
Grand National Championships
Nov. 14-16 - Indianapolis, IN
Raleigh Christmas Parade
Nov. 23 - Downtown Raleigh
Apex Christmas Parade
Dec. 7 - Downtown Apex
Cary Christmas Parade
Dec. 14 - Downtown Cary
The 2024 Leadership Team
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION!
First Row: Sarah Clark (Guard Captain), Sophia Knicos (Guard Captain), Abby Taylor (Guard Captain, Spirit Delegate), Bonnie Smith (Drum Major), Beyza Guvenc (Drum Major), Claire Wilson (Drum Major), Sam Alterson (Guard Captain), Kenna Tingle (Guard Captain) Second Row: Knox Hutchinson (Field Crew), Noah Chamberlain (Woodwind Captain), Ashley Perez Contreras (Clarinet Section Leader), Krystal Lakin (Mellophone Section Leader, Spirit Delegate), Belen Valle (Food Crew), Elena Liu-Gomez (Field Crew), Jared Nelson (Brass Captain) Third Row: Claire Hudson (Field Crew), Emery Lilliston (Food Crew), Lucas Rivas-Flores (Pit Section Leader), Ava Crater (Secretary) Fourth Row: Siddalee Collins (Alto Sax Section Leader), Violet Copeland (Trombone Section Leader) Fifth Row: Nick Farmer (Low Brass Section Leader), Jackson Schulz (Field Crew, Truck Loading Management), Cameron Keating (Low Reed Section Leader) Sixth Row: Ethan Haynes, Sam Brown (Field Crew, Truck Loading Management) Seventh Row: Jason Partin (Battery Section Leader), Tyler Davies (Flute Section Leader), Franklin Nobles (Trumpet Section Leader) Not Pictured: Cailey van Heugten (Water Crew), Natalie Doyle (Spirit Delegate), Alexis Rodrigez Apodaca (Field Crew), Drishti Mittal (Field Crew), Jackson Ford (Water Crew)
The 2024 Cary High School Marching Band
SONIC WONDERLAND - A MUSICAL TRIP DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
Class of 2025
Sam Alterson
Noah Bowers
Samuel Brown
Noah Chamberlain
Sarah Clark
Siddalee Collins
Ella Cope
Ava Crater
Olivia Crater
Tyler Davies
Natalie Doyle
Nick Farmer
Genevieve Finegan
Beyza Guvenc
Claire Hudson
Knox Hutchinson
Sararsi Kadambi
Cameron Keating
Krystle Lakin
Rachel McNally
Drishti Mittal
Tucker Muller
Jared Nelson
Franklin Nobles
Jason Partin
Ashley Perez Contreras
Lucas Rivas Flores
Alexis Rodriguez Apodaca
Jackson Schulz
GabrielSimons
Ky Snyder
Dylan Tavarez
Abigail Taylor
Kenna Tingle
Cailey van Heugten
Class of 2026
Jackson Bell
Schaefer Bennett
Christian Bunce
Violet Copeland
Delaney Davis
Fenix Hadley
Wyatt Hawkins
Ethan Haynes
Navaeh Johnson
Kayla Jones
Jacob Kavanagh
Sophia Knicos
Emery Lilliston
Kazdan Lute
Rex Lykins
Sophia Manuel
Gabriel Martin-Greene
Julia Meador
Rayne Pardo
Annemarie Selvaggi
Bonnie Smith
Louis Talton
Caleb Taylor
Belen Valle Cardona
Claire Wilson
Class of 2027
Thomas "TJ" Allen
Erik Bates
Aidan Caprioli
Joseph Evans
Gordon Exum
Jackson Ford
Alex Gooden
Zachary Hoag
Elena Liu-Gomez
Keira Nelson
Eli Packard
Yair Perez-Gomez
Hani Safadi
Franklin Sundheim
Samuel Tweedy
Alexander Vance
Tessa Wilsey
Avery Winford
Class of 2028
Kayla Allen
Hailey Amrine
Mia Bowers
Jesse Craig
Myles Cunningham
Caroline Doyle
Lainey Evans
Lisa Govekar
Zoey Green
Saturn Hall
Henry Hollingshead
Catherine Ingram
Sri Kadambi
Maddie Newton
Sedra Reab agga
Oliver Reynolds
Jackson Ryan
Salem Safadi
Alaina Samuels
Cali Smith
Witt Talton
RJ Walton
Janyia Watkins
Zoe Zein
Judge Bios
Chief Judge
RICHARD HOLMES graduated from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, in 1989 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree, where he studied under Dr. William Malambri. He later earned a Master of Music degree with a concentration in Band Directing from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, studying with Dr. Jay Jackson and Dr. William Gora.
After 31 years of dedicated service to public schools in North and South Carolina, Mr. Holmes retired at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Throughout his teaching career, his bands consistently received "Superior" and "Excellent" ratings in both marching and concert performances. Under his leadership, the band programs grew in both size and quality, with numerous students participating in All-County Honors Band, All-District Band, AllState Honors Band, and Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Adjudication (MPA).
In addition to his teaching, Mr. Holmes held several leadership positions. He served as Treasurer, Webmaster, Chair of the All-District Band Clinic, and Chair for the High School Concert Band MPA within the South Central District Bandmasters Association. He was also President and Secretary of the North Carolina Bandmasters Association and President of the North Carolina Music Educators Association. Currently, he serves as the Southern Division Representative on the National Association for Music Education’s Council for Band Education. His professional memberships include the North Carolina Association of Educators, National Association for Music Education, North Carolina Music Educators Association, South Central District Bandmasters Association, American School Band Directors Association, National Band Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Mr. Holmes has received several honors, including the 2004 Award of Excellence for the South Central District and recognition in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers for many years, thanks to nominations from former students. He has also served as a clinician for numerous All-County Honor Bands in North Carolina and judged marching and concert band assessments in both North Carolina and Virginia. Currently, Mr. Holmes works as an Educational Representative for Music & Arts in the Charlotte, NC area.
Music General Effect
CHRIS BRANAM is a senior lecturer and director of the Symphonic Band and Summer Music Camps in the Department of Performing Arts and Technology at North Carolina State University. From 2010 to 2019, he served as the assistant director of the Athletic Bands.
Early in his career, Chris was influenced by many experiences that continue to shape his teaching and conducting. As the drum major of the 27th Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps, he auditioned and was accepted to study conducting privately with composer and conductor Dr. Frank Battisti at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Campbell University, where he studied under conductor and composer Dr. Jack Stamp. Chris also pursued graduate studies at Southern Oregon University, focusing on conducting, jazz, and instrumental pedagogy.
Chris is an active visual and musical coordinator, clinician, and adjudicator across the region. He has conducted the North Carolina Baptist Instrumental Orchestra at Fort Caswell and has served as a guest conductor for various honor bands throughout North Carolina.
Before joining NC State, Chris spent over 25 years teaching in the North Carolina public school system, directing successful high school and middle school bands. He is the former director of bands at Sanderson High School,
where he led all ensembles to become one of the state's top-performing bands across multiple genres, including classical, 20th-century wind band literature, jazz, and marching band. He also directed the award-winning Durant Road Middle School Band, where he and Sallee Nelson built a year-round program with over 500 students, performed for President Bill Clinton, and became the first year-round middle school to receive superior ratings at the MPA for North Carolina’s Central District. Chris has also served as the director of bands at Garner Senior High, Louisburg High, and East Cary Middle School.
At NC State, Chris continues to teach and has even established a beginning band program for college students. His passion for teaching and sharing music continues to inspire his students.
Chris has received several honors throughout his career, including being voted “Band Director of the Year” by the Central District Bandmaster Association in 2001. He was featured in the December 2002 issue of School Band and Orchestra Magazine as North Carolina's representative in the "50 Directors Who Make a Difference." In 2015, he was presented the "Values in Education Award" by the Cary Chamber of Commerce for his contributions to music education. In 2020, he received a Grammy nomination for his work teaching music at NC State University.
Music Performance Individual
PATRICK MITCHELL has been involved with the color guard and marching band activity since 1978. He marched in the Scarlet Brigade Marching Band winning the Canadian National Championship 3 years in a row. He also marched in the Chicago Cavaliers and Royalaires Drum and Bugle Corps. After his marching days, Patrick went on to work with many high schools, drum corps, and independent winter guards. Some of these groups include: McNeil High School, Georgetown High School, Western Alamance High School, the Bandette's Drum Corps, Cardinal's Drum Corps and Rhapsody Winterguard. Patrick has written marching drills for open class drum corps and many state finalist bands in Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Michigan. He started his judging career in 1994 and has judged for WGI, New York Federation of Contest Judges, Ontario Drum Corps Association and the Atlantic Indoor Association. Professionally, Patrick has been a finalist for the Disney Teacher of the Year, the Grammy Teacher of the year and is a National Board Certified Teacher. After thirty-three years of public school teaching, Patrick has retired from the classroom, but not from the marching community as he continues to consult and orchestrate visual productions for marching bands.
In his free time, Patrick volunteers at several schools to bring FIRST robotics to their students Through the FLL, FTC and FRC programs. Originally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Patrick now resides in North Carolina.
Visual General Effect
MIKE AYCOCK has been actively involved in the color guard and marching band scene since 1978. He began his journey with the Scarlet Brigade Marching Band, where he contributed to their three consecutive Canadian National Championship titles. He also performed with the Chicago Cavaliers and the Royalaires Drum and Bugle Corps. After his marching years, Patrick worked with numerous high schools, drum corps, and independent winter guards, including McNeil High School, Georgetown High School, Western Alamance High School, Bandette's Drum Corps, Cardinal's Drum Corps, and Rhapsody Winterguard. He has written marching drills for open class drum corps and state finalist bands across
Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Michigan.
Patrick began his judging career in 1994 and has since judged for WGI, the New York Federation of Contest Judges, the Ontario Drum Corps Association, and the Atlantic Indoor Association. Professionally, he has been recognized as a finalist for both the Disney Teacher of the Year and the Grammy Teacher of the Year, and he holds National Board Certification. After 33 years of public school teaching, Patrick has retired from the classroom but continues to consult and design visual productions for marching bands.
In his free time, Patrick volunteers with several schools, helping to introduce students to FIRST robotics through FLL, FTC, and FRC programs. Originally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Patrick now resides in North Carolina.
Visual Performance
MARTIN DICKEY, a native of Bristol, Virginia, and graduate of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, holds a Master's Degree in Arts and Letters from Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon, and a Master's Degree in School Administration from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With over 35 years of experience as a high school band director and music coordinator in public schools, Martin has led ensembles that have performed at prestigious events such as Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Day Parade in London, England, the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and for the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. His marching bands have won 17 South Carolina State Championships, 9 Regional Bands of America (BOA) Class Championships, and have been 6-time BOA Grand National Semi-Finalists.
Additionally, Mr. Dickey was a finalist for the first Music Educator Award presented by The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation. He remains active as a musician, clinician, coordinator, adjudicator, and consultant for various organizations and ensembles throughout the southeastern United States. Certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Martin has served as the Past President of the South Carolina Music Educators Association and the South Carolina Band Directors Association. He has also been a part of the staff for the US Army All-American Marching Band and the Tournament of Roses Parade Honor Band of America.
Percussion
BILL ALBRIGHT attended Youngstown State University and has been involved in instructing, arranging, and adjudicating marching percussion across Ohio and neighboring states since 1988. In addition to his expertise in marching percussion, he has been an active performer in orchestras, theater productions, and a wide range of musical ensembles.
Color Guard
KRISS DAVIS from Columbus, Ohio, is a highly esteemed adjudicator and instructor with over 40 years of experience. A member of the Central States Judges Association (CSJA) since 2007 and the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) since 1981, Kriss has judged prominent events, including Chapter 8 Pennsylvania marching band contests and All-American parades.
Judge Bios
As Director of Inertia Independent Winds and Guard, Kriss has guided the ensemble to notable achievements, including WGI World A Class Championships in 2015 and 2017, a Bronze Medal in 2016, and a Silver Medal in 2018. Under his leadership, ART 101 Winter Guards consistently reached WGI finalist and semi-finalist standings, culminating in a 2018 MEPA State Championship.
Kriss's expertise spans Winter Guards, percussion lines, and WGI Winds programs, having instructed numerous successful groups at national and local levels. His programs have earned 84 superior ratings in auxiliary with the OMEA, including 22 undefeated seasons, underscoring his reputation as a leading clinician and designer. Additionally, he is a sought-after drill and staging designer in Ohio.
His work has been instrumental in leading guard and visual programs to championship victories, including multiple MSBA titles, BOA regional finalist placements, and National University Bowl wins. Kriss's personal accolades include marching with elite groups such as the Bluecoats Drum Corps, Brass Factory, and Steel City Ambassadors, where he was a world champion runner-up. Early in his career, he performed as a percussionist and field conductor with the Musical Knights Junior Drum and Band Corps, earning individual titles in percussion, guard, and field conducting.
Currently, Kriss continues to shape the future of the marching arts as Director of the two-time WGI Winds World Champion Inertia Independent, a 10-time WGI Winds finalist. His unwavering dedication to excellence and his passion for the performing arts have cemented his role as a mentor and leader in the community.
Drum Major
TAMMY WORTMAN is a graduate of UNC-Charlotte and spent 21 years as a band director in North Carolina public schools. She led the band programs at West Rowan High School, Hickory High School, Grandview Middle School, and Greene County Middle School, where her marching, concert, and jazz bands consistently earned top ratings. Tammy has served as a clinician for All-County Bands in North Carolina and has been a marching band adjudicator and clinician across NC, SC, and VA since 1997. She currently lives in Hickory with her husband, David, and their five children.
Timing and Penalties
ALEX ALBERTI resides in Raleigh and is the Artistic Director and conductor of the Triangle Pride Band, a local community symphonic and marching ensemble. Previously, he served as the Director of Instrumental Music at Longleaf School of the Arts (LSA) in Raleigh, where he taught Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, Music History, and directed a contemporary a cappella group. He also led the school's Indoor Marching Ensemble program. Alberti holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education with a minor in Psychology from Appalachian State University and a Master's degree in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
As an active researcher, Alberti focuses on music education, contemporary vocal music, and music theory pedagogy, regularly presenting his work at national conferences such as NAfME, the College Music Society, and NCUR. In his free time, he composes choral and instrumental music, serves as a judge for the International Competition for Collegiate A Cappella and the A Cappella Education Association, and performs with the semi-professional a cappella group Triadic Vocals.
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Bands in Competition Performance
Apex Friendship High School
Patriot Regiment
Apex, NC
Director: Paul Rowe
Drum Majors: Ruhani Singh & Braxton Williams
Presents The Queen of New Orleans
• House of the Rising Sun
• Danse Macabre
• I Put a Spell on You
• St. James Infirmary
C.E. Jordan High School
Jordan Regiment Durham, NC
Director: Cameron Garris
Drum Major: Katie Morgan
Asst. Drum Major: Layla Vaughn
Presents Of Avarice
• Original Music - Vamsi Tadepalli
• The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio Morricone
• Fargo - Jeff Russo
• Spaghetti Time - Alessandro Alessandroni
Cuthbertson High School
Mighty Marching Caveliers
Waxhaw, NC
Director: Todd Ebert
Drum Majors: Hannah Moore & Dominic Nguyen
Presents Atlantis
• Thriving Metropolis
• Pride Before the Fall
• The Demise
Ardrey Kell High School
Mighty Knight Marching Band
Charlotte, NC
Directors: Andrew Francis
Drum Majors: Hayden McLaurin, Harish Ravichandran & Alex Nobles
Presents Kellacabana
• Copacabana - Barry Manilow
• Moondance - Michael Buble
• California and Me - Laufey
• Bad Dog, No Biscuit - Cowboy Bebop
Chapel Hill High School
Tiger Marching Band
Chapel Hill, NC
Director: Noah Marcus
Drum Major: Charles Kubica
Presents The Crown
An original composition
Enloe High School
Enloe Eagle Marching Band Raleigh NC
Director: Robert C. Hunter
Drum Majors: Vihaan Kerrekatte & Bryan Sanchez
Presents Monet's Garden
• Kiss from a Rose
• Waltz of the Flowers
• Gymnopedie No. 1
• Flower Duet
• Sycamore Tree
• La Vie en Rose
Bunn High School
Marching Wildcats
Bunn, NC
Director: Kerry Shimfessel
Drum Major: Destiny Scott
Presents The Interview
• Job Description
• Physical Requirements
• Acceptance
Clayton High School
Marching Band
Clayton, NC
Director: Joey Massey
Drum Majors: Kali Stoneking & Amanda Rowland
Presents Surviving the Trail
Fike High School
Fike Marching Demons
Wilson, NC
Director: Noelle Imel
Drum Major: Emma Mathison
Presents Babylonia
• The Tower
• Hanging Gardens
• Destruction
Franklinton High School
Marching Red Rams
Franklinton, NC
Director: Dan Kilgore
Drum Major: Ben Toler
Presents Boundaries
• Obstacles
• The Other Side
• Breaking Barriers
Bands in Competition Performance
Garner High School
Mighty Trojan Marching Band
Garner, NC
Director: Meredith Bryan
Drum Major: Sean Warburton
Presents Up in Flames
• Spark
• Smoke
• Flame Dance
• Inferno
George Washington High School
Marching Eagles
Danville, VA
Director: Cody Kesling
Drum Major: Victor Ingram
Presents Shattered
• In the End - Linkin Park
• Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
• Titanium - David Getta
• Original Compositions by Luke McMillian
Heritage High School
Marching Husky Band
Wake Forest, NC
Director: Clint McCaskill
Drum Majors: Alayna Pierce & Danny La
Presents Agent 54
Green Hope High School
Marching Band
Cary, NC
Director: Creighton Flowers
Drum Majors: Marissa Marbell & Ryan Zhao
Presents The Witching Hour
• O Fortuna
• Moons Symphony
• Still
• Hall of the Mountain King
Holly Springs High School
Golden Hawks Regiment
Holly Sprngs, NC
Director: Michael E. Biasi
Drum Major: Caitlyn Kelly
Presents Birds of a Feather
• The Lark Ascending - Williams
• Cookoo in the Depths of the Woods - C. Saint Saens
• Spring - Vivaldi
• Firebird - Stravinsky
• Arrival of the Birds - Swinscoe
• I'm Like a Bird - Nelly Furtado
• Ode to Joy - Beethoven
Gates County High School
Marching Barons
Gatesville, NC
Director: Leigh Morgan
Drum Major: Dezmyn Davis
Asst. Drum Major: Carleigh Williams
Presents Bloom
• Ode To Joy - Beethoven
• Spring - Vivaldi
• Simple Gifts - Brackett
• Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Green Level High School
Marching Band
Cary, NC
Director: Brian Myers
Drum Majors: Rachel Lim, Max Hill & Kevin Zheng
Presents Bach to the Limelight
Cello Suites No. 1 and 2-Bach, Applause-Lady Gaga, Toccata and Fugue in D minor-Bach, Blinding Lights-The Weeknd, Lonely-Justin Bieber, All by Myself-Eric Carmen
Featuring music from the following: Vamsi Tadepalli, Paul Simon, Oppenheimer, Led Zeppelin, Billie Eilish, Antonio Vivaldi
Middle Creek High School
Mighty Marching Mustangs
Apex, NC
Director: Page Newsome
Drum Majors: Josiah Smith & Yoselin Licona Perez
Presents Drakorian Elements: Earth, Air, Water, Fire
• Symphony No. 8, Mvt 4-Bruckner
• How To Train Your Dragon SuitePowell
• Carnival of the AnimalsAquarium - Saint-Saëns
• Original Music by Zack Marshall
Northwood High School
Marching Chargers
Pittsboro, NC
Director: Hagan Zoellers
Drum Majors: Sabrina Wright & Silvy Hopp
Presents Awake
Featuring music by Stephen Downing and Ed Kiefer
Pinecrest High School
Marching Patriots
Southern Pines, NC
Director: Andrew Creech
Drum Majors: Porter Lykins
Presents Emergence
Featuring from the composer Rob Stein
Millbrook High School
Marching Wildcats
Raleigh, NC
Director: Avery Payne
Drum Major: Sawyer Tadd
Presents Dos Corazones
• Spain - Chick Corea
• My Spanish Heart - Chick Corea
• Malaguena - Ernesto Lecuona
Palisades High School
Marching Prowl
Charlotte, NC
Director: Myron Massey
Drum Major: Libby Hyden Presents Mended
• In the End - Linkin Park
• Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
• Titanium - David Guetta
• Original music by Luke McMillan
Randleman High School
Marching Tigers
Randleman, NC
Director: Kyla Bartron
Drum Major: Samantha Marin
Asst. Drum Major: Baylee Thompson Presents Los Aluxes
• Meet the Elves
• Sleepwalking
• Mischief
• Seal The Door
• Aftermath
Bands in Competition Performance
Rolesville High School
Marching Rams
Rolesville, NC
Director: Rachel Harshman
Drum Major: Addison Vilga
Presents Journey to the Summit
Featuring selections from Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, Night on Bald Mountain, and original music by T.J. Anderson.
Southern Nash High School
Marching Firebirdss
Bailey, NC
Director: Matthew Ray
Drum Major: Emily Rodriguez Presents Cliché
Featuring Malaguena; Mars; Morning Mood; Unchained Melody; Firebird Suite; Sing, Sing, Sing; In the Hall of the Mountain King; 2001: A Space Odyssey; and Pure Imagination
Wheatmore High School
Marching Warriors
Trinity, NC
Director: Chrissy Eberle
Drum Major: Cheyenne Watkins
Presents Nevermore
• A Midnight Dreary
• The Lost Lenore
• Nevermore
Sanderson High School
Marching Spartans
Raleigh, NC
Director: Mitchell Townley
Drum Major: Kayla Ross Presents Masquerade
• Toccata and Fugue in D MinorJ.S. Bach
• The Last Spring - Edvard Grieg
South Granville High School
Marching Vikings
Creedmoor, NC
Director: Bradley Maston
Drum Major: Madison Allen Presents Nevermore
• Mozart Symphony No. 25
• Original Works by Luke McMillian
Wake Forest High School
Marching Cougars
Wake Forest, NC
Director: Brandon Martel
Drum Major: Kaila RushRobertson
Presents
Greetings from Blue Note Bay
A tropical vacation featuring the music of Frank Sinatra, Bill Locklear, Stevie Wonder, and Royal Crown Revue
Weddington High School
Marching Vikings
Matthews, NC
Director: Mallory Hill
Drum Majors: Marley Black, Yati
Singh & Isla Wilds
Presents Bloom
• Sunshine - Katahj Copley
• Chasing Sunlight- Cait Nishimura
• Grace and Swimming in the Desert - Arturo Cardelas
• The Scientist - Coldplay
The Cary High Band Welcomes in Exhibition Performance
The East Carolina University Sound of Pirate Nation
The ECU Marching Pirates is one of the most energetic and rewarding experiences East Carolina University provides! As the leading spirit group on campus, the band captivates over 300,000 fans annually at ECU games and regional high school marching band festivals. Their distinctive style blends dynamic arrangements from a variety of musical genres with both traditional and modern drill choreography.
Four years, Four Marching Band Shows! We are so proud of our SENIOR!
Claire Hudson
Last Year's Results
4A/5A/6A Grand Champion - Panther Creek
4A/5A Reserve Champion - Green Level
1A/2A/3A Grand Champion - Middle Creek
1A/2A/3A Reserve Champion - Northwood
Overall Class 1A
1st Place - Wheatmore
2nd Place - Greene Central
3rd Place - Fike
Overall Class 4A
1st Place - East Lincoln
2nd Place - Millbrook
3rd Place - Willow Spring
Overall Class 2A
1st Place - David W. Butler
2nd Place - C.E. Jordan
3rd Place - Sanderson
Overall Class 5A
1st Place - Corinth Holders
2nd Place - Green Hope 3rd Place - Enloe
Overall Class 3A
1st Place - Middle Creek
2nd Place - Northwood
3rd Place - Wake Forest
Overall Class 6A
1st Place - Panther Creek
2nd Place - Green Level
3rd Place - Ardrey Kell
JARED NELSON Trumpet, Class of 2024
Keep making us proud. We know this is just the beginning!
Love Mom, Dad, Tai, & Keira
Congrats on four amazing years of Cary Band! It’s been so much fun watching you perform!
