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About the Judges
Jayce Clemons
Jayce Clemons currently serves as Lecturer of Percussion at Tennessee Tech University.
In the marching arts, Jayce was a member of Southwind Drum and Bugle corps from 2005 to 2006 and Music City Mystique in 2006.
He is a frequently sought marching percussion arranger, consultant, and adjudicator.
Carrie Koehler
Carrie Koehler received her master’s degree in music performance from the University of Tennessee in 2012. She received her bachelor’s degree in music education and music performance from Carson-Newman University in 2010. During Carrie’s undergraduate career, she was drum major of the Carson-Newman Eagles during her junior and senior years.
Carrie is a 2005 graduate of Oliver Springs High School where she was drum major her sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school. Currently, Carrie is a private horn and drum major instructor in the east Tennessee area.
Mary Elise Laman
Mary Elise Laman, aka “Coach MEL”, is currently serving her second year as the Director of Color Guard and Auxiliary for the University of Tennessee at Martin. Last winter, she started the inaugural season of the UTM Winter Guard, and this fall brought back Majorettes to the field after 40+ years.
While living in Hendersonville, TN, she had the honor of teaching and designing for various programs, including WGI Regional & COC Finalist Station Camp High School, where she started the JV winter guard program. Other schools include White House High School, COC Finalist Brentwood High School,
COC Finalist Spring Hill High School also where she started the JV winter guard program, COC Finalist McGavock High School, Sycamore High School, and Goodpasture Christian School. She has also had the pleasure of being on staff with Eklipse Winter Guard, and curren tly serves as a member of the Steering Committee for the SCGC Circuit. While living in Chattanooga, TN, she instructed the UTC Color Guard for 9 years, as well as starting the winter guard program for Signal Mountain High School, medaling their second year out.
She originally found her love for the marching arts in 2005 with the Goodpasture Marching Cougars. Mary Elise was a member of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band in 2009, marched with Spirit of Atlanta from 2008 - 2011, and marched with Atlanta CorpsVets in 2012. In the winter seasons, she performed with Eklipse Winter Guard out of Nashville, TN from 2010-2013.
When not involved in the marching arts, Mary Elise enjoys spending time with her husband Adam, and two daughters Lily and Luna.
About the Judges
Tim Paul
Tim Paul is a former Director of Bands at Clinton High School.
During his tenure, the Clinton band received numerous superior ratings in marching and concert band events, including Bands of America Grand Nationals, and was BOA regional finalist as well. Prior to his tenure at Clinton, Tim graduated from the University of Tennessee with undergrad and Master’s degrees in music. He was on staff with the Florida Wave Drum and Bugle Corps and spent 4 years as the percussion arranger/instructor for the University of Tennessee “Pride Of The Southland Band”.
Currently, Tim is a full time arranger and orchestrator for several Christian publishers in Nashville and is the orchestra leader and arranger at a local church in Knoxville. He arranges marching band shows for several high school band programs as well. He continues to serve as a band judge/clinician for High school marching events and indoor drumline events throughout the Southeast.
He has been a judge for CIPA and ETPAA indoor circuits as well as on the US Bands circuit.
Caleb Rowland
Caleb Rowland is a designer, consultant, and adjudicator based in Chattanooga. He received his Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is currently completing his Master’s in Education, also at UTC. Caleb has served as a music educator and consultant for marching bands, winter guards, and indoor ensembles across various schools in the Tennessee Valley, Middle Tennessee, and North Georgia areas. He is an active adjudicator with the East Tennessee Performing Arts Association and a member of the Gulf Coast Judges Association, which spans eight states in the Southeast. In his spare time, he plays with the Cookeville Community Band and enjoys fishing on the lake.
Chris Satterfield
Chris Satterfield has served as a music educator for over 32 years.
He has directed band programs in Tennessee, Florida, and Virginia. Mr. Satterfield’s concert, jazz and marching ensembles consistently earn Superior ratings at District and State assessments. He is active as a guest clinician and honors band conductor throughout the Southeast. Mr. Satterfield has designed and arranged marching arts programs since 1993. He has been actively adjudicating for 29 years throughout the MIdwest and Southeastern United States. He is an active member of the ASBDA, NBA, Phi Beta Mu, VBODA,VMEA, and the Central
States Judges Association. Mr. Satterfield holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering and Music Education from the University of Tennessee. He currently serves as Director of Bands at Forest Middle School in Forest, Virginia, teaching sixth, seventh, eighth grade bands and the FMS Cavalier Jazz Ensemble. He assists and advises Marching programs throughout the region.
About the Judges
Alex White
Alex White is originally from Knoxville, TN and attended the University of Tennessee where he served as the Drum Major of the Pride of the Southland Band in 2010. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University, an Educational Specialist degree in Administration from Arkansas State University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Tennessee State University.
Dr. White currently serves as the Director of Bands at Tri-Cities Christian Academy in Kingsport, TN. He previously taught 300+ students at John Sevier Middle School in Kingsport, TN,
where his program fed the 3-time class AAA National Champion, the Dobyns-Bennett High School Band. Dr. White also taught for 8 years at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, TN and at Whittle Springs Middle School in Knoxville, TN. His marching bands at Siegel won contests across the state and beyond, were perennial finalists at the MTSU Contest of Champions and Bands of America competitions. He also led the Siegel Band to a top 10 finish in class AAA and a top-40 finish overall at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in 2018.
Dr. White has received judging training at the Music For All Summer Music Symposium, Conn-Selmer Institute, and the DCI Judging Symposium. He currently judges marching band contests across the region, teaches drum majors clinics, and clinics with bands across the state. Recently, he has presented professional development clinics at the ETSBOA Winter Meeting and serves as a guest clinician in the student leadership division at the Carson Newman Summer Music Leadership Camp.
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Carson-Newman University
Founded in 1851 and located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, Carson-Newman University is a premier Christian liberal arts institution dedicated to preparing students to serve as educated citizens and worldwide servant-leaders. With more than 50 undergraduate majors and a wide range of graduate programs, C-N integrates faith and learning in a Christ-centered environment. Students benefit from small class sizes, strong faculty mentorship, and an inspiring location in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, all of which foster academic, personal, and spiritual growth.
The Department of Music
Carson-Newman’s Department of Music has served East Tennessee and beyond for over a century with a tradition of excellence in teaching and performance. Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the department offers degrees in music education, performance, church music, and liberal arts. Graduates of the program continue to impact the world as teachers, performers, worship leaders, and advocates for music in their communities.
Carson-Newman Bands and Ensembles
The Carson-Newman band program brings spirit and energy to campus life, performing at exhibitions, parades, and athletic events. The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band offer opportunities for advanced artistry, performing a wide range of repertoire from the standard canon to contemporary works. The Worship Orchestra, combining instrumentalists and singers, leads contemporary praise & worship, giving students the opportunity to grow. These ensembles embody CarsonNewman’s mission, preparing musicians for excellence while serving others through the transformative power of music.
About the Bands
JACKSBORO, TN
PERCUSSION CAPTAIN
Ethan Clock
SECTION CAPTAINS
CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
The Marching Cougars
The Campbell County High School marching band is an award-winning program founded on dedication and persistence. Through hard work, the Cougar band has built a tradition of taking pride in one’s work both on and off the field.
Above all, the band strives to represent the best of their community in all that they do!
COLORGUARD CAPTAINS
Christy Hibbler
BAND DIRECTORS
Braidin Ivey, Cooper Sammons, Ethan Wonders, Willow White, and Megan Watkins
CLEVELAND, TN
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Andi Wendorf, Lilly Beard, Nico Kozak, Zionjah Jarrett
Adam Wright; Tiffany Braden
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL
BAND CAPTAINS
Emalynn Woods
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Joann Begley Jenna Stephens
Cleveland High School Marching Band
The Cleveland High School Marching Band is honored to be the defending Clinch River Classic Small Division Grand Champion.
They were also named the 2025 Karns Marching Invitational Small Division Grand Champion, and the 2025 Volunteer Classic Small Division Grand Champion.
BAND DIRECTORS
Jim Burton
Erik Simpson
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Maggi Creel
Allison Grimaldo
Annabelle Alcock
About the Bands
CLINTON, TN
Clinton High School Marching Band
The Clinton High School Marching Band has a strong and rich history of musical excellence. They are proud to present their 2025 show, “Hi-Score”.
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Jimmy Davis, Chantel Fleming, Alexa Carroll, Julianne Moss, Tyler Delaney
BAND DIRECTORS
Matt Bimstein
Ezekiel Schloss
FARRAGUT, TN
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Leah Hernandez
Madeleine Rawdon
Adam Yonce
Marching Admirals Band
The Farragut Band has consistently achieved Superior Ratings in Both Concert and Marching contests in its history. The Band Program holds more than 160 members in total, and participates in all forms of ensembles including Winterguard, Percussion Ensembles, Wind Ensembles, Chamber Groups, and Jazz Band. The band has performed across the country, including places like Chicago, Boston, Hawaii, New York and Atlanta.
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Ian Alward, Mollie McGill, Hailey Whitehouse, Nat Gallagher, An nika Blackburn, Skyler Whitehouse, Zane Winchester, Chris MacTavish
BAND DIRECTORS
Andrew Smith, Rodney Brown
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Maggie Doyle, Carleigh Tilson, Ari Kim
Hardin Valley Academy Band
BAND DIRECTORS
Alex Rector, Chuck Brock, CJ McCrory
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Douglas King, Jacey Thomas, Kaylen Tabut, Carter Case
About the Bands
HARRIMAN, TN
RINGGOLD, GA
BAND DIRECTORS
Bill Wynn Preston Miller
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Nicolas Anchondo
Lydia Colquette
Annalee Modean
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Colin James
Katie Cribb
BAND OFFICERS/ SECTION LEADERS
Garrett Long
Emmaline Brown
Hudson Case
HARRIMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Rhapsody in Blue Marching Band
We may be small but we are mighty.
BAND DIRECTORS
Daniel Lankford
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Jayden Murray, Ashlyn Adkins
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Aden Fields
Legion of Generals
The Heritage Band Program has been awarded the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Exemplary Performance Award in 2022, 2018, 2015, and 2012. They are the only high school group in Georgia to have received this distinction four times.
The Heritage Wind Ensemble has received all superior ratings at the GMEA District 7 Large Group Performance Evaluations every year since the school was founded in 2008. Since opening, the band has had 430 members chosen for the GMEA District 7 Honor Band, 134 Georgia All-State Band members, and 26 All-State Jazz Band members. The band has also had 6 students selected to the United States Army All-American Band, 5 students selected to the National Association for Music Education National Concert Band, and 1 student selected to the American School Band Directors National Honor Band. The “Legion of Generals” have received invitations to perform in the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Parade, the Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl Parade, the New York City Veteran’s Day Parade, and the Altanta Christmas Parade.
The Heritage Wind Ensemble has been a featured guest ensemble at the GMEA In-Service Concert, the National Music for All Concert Band Festival, the Universty of Georgia, the University of Alabama, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Troy University, and Loyola University.
Go Generals!
About the Bands
HIXON, TN
HIXSON
Hixon High School Marching Wildcats
Today, the Wildcats invite you to step into a world where nothing is as it seems. Their 2025 production is titled “Conspiracy Theory.”
What if everything you thought you knew was a lie? Follow the journey of a protagonist who uncovers a dangerous secret.
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Jessica Leach, Brooke Fuchcar, Allie Chase, Jalen Talley
BAND DIRECTORS
Torey Hart
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Toby Risinger and Zuri Wellsted
LFO Warrior Marching Band
The band will be performing their 2025 halftime show: “Scorched!”, featuring solo performances by Angelica Rice, Ayden Boaz, Ethan Robertson, and Nicholas McCulligh.
BAND DIRECTORS
Jacqueline Miller
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
LENOIR CITY, TN
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Ella Henry, Maliya Banks
Kendall McNelly, Alex Pittman, Mar’esha Donohoo
The Lenoir City High School Marching Band
Under the direction of Zach Slimp and Emily Allen, the 92-member Lenoir City High School Marching Band presents their 2025 production, Night Fever. This show follows the rise and fall of a 1970s disco, featuring music by the Bee Gees, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Panic! At The Disco.
With bold visuals, powerful musical moments, and a commitment to excellence, these students proudly represent their school and community with spirit, passion, and teamwork.
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Ernesto Bayola, Amber Taylor, Kirsten Benesh, Noah Veal, Jenny Veal, Ryan Bright
BAND DIRECTORS
Zach Slimp, Emily Allen
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Abby Holm, Piper Smallen
About the Bands
POWELL, TN
BAND DIRECTORS
Tyler Guthrie
Mark Criswell
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Evi Lam
Nick Moore
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Maggie Kirkland
Zack Todd
Skyler Whitehouse
Colin James
Katie Cribb
ROCKWOOD, TN
POWELL HIGH SCHOOL
Powell High School Marching Band
Powell Bands—where music, tradition, and Panther pride come together. Their band programs are an essential part of school and community, offering students a place to grow as musicians, leaders, and community members. From the energy of Friday night football games to the focus of concert stage performances, the students represent Powell with excellence, dedication, and heart. We strive every day to hold true to the Powell High School motto of “Knoxville’s Best” in every aspect of our program.
The Powell Band includes a variety of ensembles and opportunities for student involvement, including marching band, concert bands, winter guard, percussion ensembles, chamber music, and more. Whether competing in contests, performing for local events, or traveling to festivals, Powell Band students develop valuable life skills like discipline, responsibility, and collaboration through their musical experiences.
More than just an activity, the Powell High School Band is a family—a place where every student has a role, every effort matters, and every performance is a celebration of hard work and pride.
ROCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Rockwood High School Marching Band
Since 1950, the Rockwood High School Marching Band has earned many honors throughout the state of Tennessee and the South. The band boasts multiple top ten placements in Tennessee’s Division 1A State Marching Band Championships and won the USBANDS state marching band championship in Group 3A in 2011. The 2025 edition of the Rockwood High School Marching Band is proud to present their show, entitled “Celebrating 25 Years of Linkin Park.”
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Katie Cadwallader, Brandon Nichols, Grace Melton
BAND DIRECTORS
Dr. Christopher Lee Metcalfe
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Madison Skubisz
About the Bands
HUNTSVILLE, TN
SCOTT HIGH
Marching Highlanders
Tonight’s show the “Grandad Rock Show”. Join us as we rock out to the super sounds of the 70’s.
BAND DIRECTORS
Ryan Hoffman
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Leah West
BAND OFFICERS AND SECTION LEADERS
Joslin Floyd, Pacey Hill, Josh Gibson, Kaiden Darwin, Sage Wood
“Pride
of the Upper Cumberland”
In 1947, Mr. Kenneth Kirby transferred from Elbow school and organized a band program at Smith County High School, as well as at the adjacent grade school.
There had been no school band program at either school since before WWII. The program has been in existence since that time. Through the decades, the band gained national attention by performing for two Presidential Inaugural parades for Bill Clinton and Al Gore, Jr.
In the past, the band won over 72 marching band championships and have made multiple appearances at Disney World’s “Magical Music Days”. The “Pride of the Upper Cumberland” Marching Band is one of the oldest traditional marching bands in Tennessee and has been the home of some of the nation’s most prominent and accomplished musicians.
South-Doyle High School Marching Band
The South-Doyle Band’s 2025 field show is entitled, “Free As A Bird.” Musical selections include the following: “Blackbird” by the Beatles, “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, and original music by Luke McMillan. Featured soloists are Camden Browning and Cara Ensley.
ASSISTANTS AND STAFF
Matthew Gurecki, Keith Trout, Daryn Green, Truly Jones, Ryan Br ight
BAND DIRECTOR
Daniel Mull
DRUM MAJOR(S)
Alyssa Russell
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