Quad State MS Band Festival 2023

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We are proud. We are performers. We are Racers.

Meet our Instrumental Faculty

Dr. Stephanie Rea, Flute

Dr. Amy McCann, Clarinet

Dr. Stephanie Carlson, Double Reeds, Saxophone

Dr. Eric Swisher, Trumpet

Dr. Ashley Cumming, Horn

Dr. Chris Sharpe, Trombone

Dr. Todd French, Tuba / Euphonium

Prof. Conner Viets, Percussion

Dr. Todd Hill - Jazz Studies

Dr. Brent Johnson - Conducting Dr. Ashley Shoupe - Music Ed. Director of Bands Assistant Diretor of Bands

Dr. Mike D’Ambrosio - Theory Interim Department Chair

Nolan Case Aaron Lay Ped Foster Christi Shores & Lucas Allen Anjali Sivaainkaran Cory Mullins April Yonts Jason Ausbrooks Suzie Garner Bonnie Stone Kevin Suiter Lucas Nicholas Renee Fultz Jed Manire Lyz Hornbeak Dave Ruckdeschel Erin Ruggles Frankie Leslie Justin Russell Amber Lamastus Barbara Stanley Ellis Shelby Steven Page Patrick Eckelkamp Kayla Price J.T. Lewis Katie Hayes Lucy Presson Alan Emerson Jeanne Foster Samantha Veazey Christopher Watson Darrenger Huff Gavin Hayes Sawyer Lindsey Jill Page Joel Watson Beth Stribling Greg Neff Lindsey Williams Spencer Sullivan Edward Pledge Trevor Cardwell Frankie Leslie Makayla Sweeney Joel Roberts Debra DeGoricia Mackenzie Kelly Heather Dipasquale Bethany Allen Hunter Sanders Lisa Powell Johnathan Cline & Cedrick Leavell Lucas Morgan David Moss Frankie Leslie

Ballard County Middle School Benton Grade School Black Oak Bowling Green Junior High School Bowling Green Junior High School Browning Springs MS Burns Middle School Butler County Middle School Butler County Middle School Caldwell County Middle School Calloway Co. Middle School Century Jr. High Chandler's School College View Middle School Community Christian Academy Daviess County Middle School Dorothy & Noble Harrelson Dyer School Dyersburg Middle School Franklin-Simpson Middle School Goreville Community Graves County Heath MS Heath MS Henry Elementary School Herrin Jr. High School Hillcrest Elementary Inman Middle School James Madison MS Lake Road School Lakewood Middle School Lone Oak Middle School Lyon County Middle School Massac Jr. High McLean County Middle School Muhlenberg North Middle School Muhlenberg South Middle School Murray Middle School Norris City Schools, IL Paducah MS Reidland Middle School Ridgemont Elementary Russellville Middle School Rutherford School South Hopkins Middle School South Marshall Middle School St. John the Baptist Catholic School Stewart County Middle School Todd County Middle School Trigg County Middle School Union County Middle School University Schoolof Jackson Warren East Middle School Webster County Middle School West Hopkins Middle School Yorkville School

Adam Bullock is a dedicated and accomplished music educator. With an illustrious career spanning over a decade at Carrithers Middle School, he serves as the Director of Bands, guiding and inspiring young musicians on their musical journeys.

Mr. Bullock’s educational foundation is rooted in a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Morehead State University, which provided him with the knowledge and skills to excel in his role. His passion for teaching and music has made a significant impact on the students he's had the privilege to instruct.

Under Adam's guidance, the band program at Carrithers Middle School consistently earns distinguished ratings at the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) State Performance Assessment. This achievement reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence and his ability to foster talent in the next generation of musicians.

Mr. Bullock’s contributions extend beyond the classroom, as he is actively involved in professional associations such as the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA), and the National Band Directors Association (NBA). He is a performing member of the Louisville Winds Community Band where he plays the French Horn. These affiliations demonstrate his dedication to ongoing professional development and advocacy for music education at state and national levels.

In recognition of his exceptional dedication and commitment to music education, Mr. Bullock has received numerous accolades, including being named the District 12 KMEA Middle School Teacher of the Year in both 2020 and 2023. This recognition underscores his outstanding contributions to the music education community and his ability to inspire students and colleagues alike.

A highlight of Adam's career was his ensemble's performance at the 2023 KMEA Professional In-Service Conference. This event showcased the talent and hard work of his students and left a lasting impression on the attendees and further establishing his reputation as an exemplary music educator.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Adam serves as the Music Department Chair at Carrithers Middle School. His leadership ensures that the school's music program continues to thrive, offering students the opportunity to explore and excel in their musical pursuits.

Beth Lyles is a recently retired band director from Louisville, Kentucky. Retiring after 33 years of teaching elementary, middle and high school band, she now teaches sectionals and individual lessons at various schools in Jefferson County.

Ms. Lyles began her teaching career in LaRue County in 1987 and moved back to Louisville in 1989 where she taught at Fern Creek High School and its feeder schools for 8 years. Her last 23 years were spent teaching band at Noe Middle School.

The bands under her direction at Noe consistently received distinguished ratings at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Festival Assessment. The concert band was selected to perform at the KMEA Professional Development Conference in 2009 and the Jazz Ensemble was selected to perform in 2015.

Ms. Lyles’ honors include the LG&E KU/WHAS 11 Excellence in Classroom and Educational Leadership (ExCEL) Award in 2013; 12th District KMEA Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2016 and 2020; KMEA Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2016 and induction into the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity in 2019. Ms. Lyles received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Kentucky (1987) and a Master of Music Education degree from the University of Louisville (1998) and became National Board Certified in 2011. She holds memberships in KMEA and the National Association for Music Education.

Ms. Lyles is honored to have been invited to Murray State University for this event.

Heather Dipasquale is currently starting her 12th year teaching and 6th year as band director at Todd County Middle School. Her primary responsibilities include directing the 6th grade band, 7th grade band 8th grade band, and general music. She also teaches the Todd County Central High School concert band, marching band and color guard with her husband, Mike Dipasquale.

Mrs. Dipasquale is a native of Murray, Kentucky and received her Bachelors of Music Performance and Teaching Certification at Murray State University. She went on to receive her Masters in Music Performance, Masters in Music Education, and Graduate Certificate in Orff Schulwerk from the University of Kentucky.

Mrs. Dipasquale’s ensembles have consistently earned distinguished ratings at KMEA concert festivals. Her ensembles have been selected twice for the Kentucky Phi Beta Mu Concert Band Festival. She has presented clinics at KMEA, IMEC and NAFME conferences. She has also been published numerous times in the Music Educators Journal, National Federation of State High School Associations Music Journal, The Instrumentalist and Bluegrass Music News. She was also named a quarterfinalist for the GRAMMY music educator of the year award in 2019, 2022 and a semifinalist in 2020. She received First District Kentucky Music Educators High School Teacher of the Year in 2015 and 2016. She also received teacher of the year for Todd County Middle School in 2021 and Third District Kentucky Music Educators Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2023.

Heather Dipasquale resides in Elkton, KY with her husband, Mike Dipasquale, and their daughter, Harper, and dog, Jaco.

Cheryl Amstutz specializes in teaching beginning band but enjoys working with musicians of all ages. She currently serves her colleagues as the Band Teacher Leader in Jefferson County Public Schools (KY).

Before joining JCPS in 2017, Ms. Amstutz taught in Fayette County Public Schools, taught applied horn at Asbury University, maintained a private horn studio, and conducted Lexington’s New Horizons Band for two years.

Before deciding to become a music educator, Ms. Amstutz was a stay-athome mom to four children (now adults). Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Asbury University and a Master of Music degree in Horn Performance from the University of Kentucky.

She continues to be actively involved in community music-making with the Louisville Winds and has also played with the Central Kentucky Concert Band, Madison Community Band, Lexington Community Orchestra, Kentucky Ballet Theater Orchestra, and others.

Ms. Amstutz was the District 12 KMEA Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2021 and 2023. Cheryl enjoys being a grandma, traveling, and being outside as much as possible.

Mr. Adam Bullock, Conductor program to be selected from: Looking Up by Robert Sheldon At the Water’s Edge by Rob Romeyn Cataclysm by Robert Sheldon Gentle River by Rob Grice Fireball by Brian Beck Flute Kory Sulcer Isabella Ham Emma Schlag Johana Carroll Kenadie Hughes Molley Bragg Duncan Pattee Piper Smith Gweneth King Karel Vinson Madilyn Laughary Kelsey Kettering Addison Trussell Braydon Peach Juli Lightfoot

Oboe

Rex Johnston Emily Hyde Brooklynn Dennis

Reidland Murray MS Benton GS Stewart Co. MS Community Christain Lakewood School Bowling Green JHS Bowling Green JHS Bowling Green JHS Reidland McLean Co. MS Benton GS Lone Oak MS Muhlenberg North MS Bowling Green JHS Lone Oak MS Reidland James Madison MS

Bassoon Paul Cordova Presley Moore

Bowling Green JHS Lone Oak MS

Clarinet Viola Por Kacey Favela Ashly Serrano Lily Scott Ella Murphy Valeria Cervantes Amaya Cooper Luka Meadows Maggie May Fia Gani Raelyn Kathalynas Madelyn Arce Cruz Franklin Greta Duncan Kaylee Holland Ella Martin

Bowling Green JHS Bowling Green JHS Bowling Green JHS Trigg Co. MS Union Co. MS Lakewood School South Marshall MS Lone Oak MS Bowling Green JHS Bowling Green JHS Benton GS Bowling Green JHS Paducah MS James Madison MS Trigg Co. MS Calloway Co. MS

Bass Clarinet Kamren Patterson Zoe Golcukluoglu Addison Vanover

Paducah MS Trigg Co. MS Heath MS

Alto Saxophone Nobu Tomonaga Teresa Cortez Jacob Ridley Wesley Suiter Eric Brasher Katie Bishop

Trombone

Murray MS Trigg Co. MS Murray MS Calloway Co. MS Dawson Springs MS Massac Jr. HS

Tenor Saxophone Kenny Vu Riley McNeely Bentley Gile Lexi Carnes

Murray MS Calloway Co. MS Murray MS Franklin-Simpson MS

Baritone Saxophone Jack Futrell Tommy Rager

Trumpet

Edward Utgaard John Robert Ross Carley Milam Ian Gibson Willis Morris Jude Heidel Jaxon Wiggins Abi Chanchavac-Perez Aubrey Carson James Somerville Elijah Hill Karen Favela

Lone Oak MS Burns MS

Murray MS Murray MS Reidland Bowling Green JHS Benton GS Trigg Co. MS Graves Co. MS Bowling Green JHS Calloway Co. MS Bowling Green JHS Benton GS Bowling Green JHS

Euphonium

Sam DeBonis Marshall Hammonds Kayden Woolbright Minh Chu Elijah King (HB) Kyleah Frost Carlos Alvarez

Murray MS Murray MS Lone Oak MS Bowling Green JHS McLean Co. MS Calloway Co. MS Bowling Green JHS Reidland Massac JHS South Marshall MS South Marshall MS Muhlenberg North MS

Murray MS Paducah MS Bowling Green JHS Bowling Green JHS McLean Co. MS Reidland Lone Oak MS

Tuba Wes Shelby Millie Donnelly Noah Stoffel Ginny Chipman Ty'yonia Purefide Alex Bissonette

Murray MS Murray MS Reidland Murray MS Paducah MS South Marshall MS

Percussion

Horn Vinny D'Ambrosio Wilson Page McKenna McLeod Kannon Bruce Leanna Meredith Garrett Riddle Brady Browning Miles Thomas Keaden Nolan

Cabot French Stella Swaggart Samuel Dotson Trevor Schallert Wyatt Cecil Hayden Loveless JJ Mahan Aylen Miller Grant Westbrooks Brody Morgan Andrew Payton Jude Lee

Murray MS Paducah MS South Marshall MS Calloway Co. MS Reidland Graves Co. MS Muhlenberg South MS Muhlenberg North MS Inman MS

Elanor Chappell Adam Wallace Emma Slayden Benny Mehta Phoebe Shepherd Ty Cook William DeArmond Zayne Iglesias

Dawson Springs MS Bowling Green JHS Calloway Co. MS Murray MS Bowling Green JHS Calloway Co. MS Muhlenberg North MS Murray MS

Ms. Beth Lyles, Conductor program to be selected from: Movin’ On by Scott Watson Colliding Visions by Brian Balmages A Scottish Festival by Brian Balmages Starfire Fanfare by Randall Standridge Flute Angie Gonzalez Caeson Toone Karsyn Warmath Austin Forrest Brooklyn Cooper Alanna Davis Lily Barber Aubrey May Rayvn Lambert Christina Buntin Zoe Chia Charlie Ilko Summer Carter Cady Dunn Madden Jones

Clarinet Browning Springs MS Dawson Springs MS South Marshall MS Yorkville/Spring Hill MS Chandler's Elementary Ridgemont Elementary Browning Springs MS College View MS Warren East MS Graves Co. MS US of Jackson Inman MS Ballard County MS Harrelson MS US of Jackson

Oboe Brylan Schmucker Samuel Marcum Dylan Rhoades

Franklin-Simpson MS Paducah MS Burns MS

Bassoon Thea Shurley

Paducah MS

Hadley Wray Damon McCloud Taylor Wint Jaylnn Philips Violet Veach Kayleigh King Macie McArthy Samantha Williams Lily Williams Jenna Simmons Valerie Bernal Katie Cook Chloe Hudson Abria Mitchell Keisten Spivey Sofie Otts

Ballard Co. MS Franklin-Simpson MS Browning Springs MS Norris City JHS Union Co. MS Daviess Co. MS Norris City JHS Century J/S HS US of Jackson Norris City JHS Browning Springs MS Heath MS US of Jackson Browning Springs MS Franklin-Simpson MS Lake Road School

Bass Clarinet Weston Sparks Baily Yoder Kenleigh Cloern

Community Christain Graves Co. MS Dawson Springs MS

Alto Saxophone Cameron Homra Max Staggs Mireya Pollock Danny Alas Kenslee Vaughn Lily Gaugler

Tenor Saxophone Kaidan Kutch Caden Newman Lincoln Goodman CC Hollowell

Black Oak MS Russellville Hillcrest Elementary Warren East MS US of Jackson Heath MS

Todd Co. MS Lone Oak MS Community Christain Caldwell Co. MS

Baritone Saxophone Hayden Aldridge Zeke Epperson

Trumpet

Rayden Johnson Hailey Pierce Sarver Lainey Floyd Brynleigh Zeschke Aiden Reece Jesse Williams Ellie Slayden Samantha Dickinson Deven Olden Casey Arnold Chanelle Cole Braxton Haley

Horn

Jarett Basco Isaac Jobe Lee Lott Levi Aycock Lilly Smith Danny Dockery Lyla Abney Asher Kieffer

Webster County MS Dyersburg MS

Butler Co. MS South Hopkins MS West Hopkins School Century J/S HS Dyersburg MS Muhlenberg North MS Ballard Co. MS Calloway Co. MS Lyon Co. MS Harrelson MS Lakewood School Chandler's Elementary

Trombone

Nathan Jones Nola Martin Maverick Collins Gabe Wright Lukas Ball Jordyn Russell Owen Enlow Reese Holder Madison Cardwell Stealie Shaw Mason Board Liam Walters

Euphonium

Jack Fultz Braxton Ingram Aiden Thomas Lily Siver Mac Griffith Taj Hill

Herrin JHS Herrin JHS South Hopkins MS Ballard Co. MS James Madison MS Trigg Co. MS Community Christain Massac JHS Butler Co. MS Chandler's Elementary Reidland Graves Co. MS

Chandler's Elementary Yorkville/Spring Hill MS West Hopkins School Trigg Co. MS Todd Co. MS Todd Co. MS

Tuba Alby Strader Lauren Frazer Camron Warren Carter Gossett Drew Swain Noah Brady

Muhlenberg North MS West Hopkins School Dyersburg MS McLean Co. MS Reidland McLean Co. MS

Percussion Caldwell Co. MS Webster Co. MS Daviess Co. MS Community Christain Stewart Co. MS Butler Co. MS Muhlenberg South MS Murray MS

Parker Gooch Carlie Kuamo'o Nick Goddard Adrian Cepeda Landon McCord Oliver Womble Sam Brewer

Daviess Co. MS Stewart Co. MS Graves Co. MS Massac JHS US of Jackson Heath MS Inman MS

Ms. Heather DiPasquale, Conductor program to be selected from: Hard Rock Fanfare by Tyler Acari Clutch by Brian Balmages Tadpoles by Randall Standridge Rocky Mountain Romp by Brian Balmages Flute Katie Easley Zayde Forrest Paige Overby Veda France Leah Novak Riley Moore Bailey Tomes Kaidy Losby Kalysta Pryor Alivia Pardue Kaylee Brown Olive Markus Alexa Hernandez Rachel Brown Hunter Barrett Mirielle Gupton

Clarinet College View MS Dyersburg MS Daviess Co. MS Browning Springs MS Dyersburg MS Russellville Butler Co. MS Henry Elementary Webster Co. MS Heath MS Caldwell Co. MS Massac JHS Henry Elementary Massac JHS Warren East MS Calloway Co. MS

Piper Norris Mazi Lee Brooklyn Hall Eva Lopez Kennedi Fairless Kamri Mayberry Cesy Bautista Sophia Byassee Taiyah Beasley Ainsley Coats Ava Mayes Skylar Lamb Evan Nunes Preston Gaskins Kassandra Fret Kyrston Smith

Lakewood School Muhlenberg North MS Calloway County MS

Bass Clarinet

Caldwell Co. MS Heath MS Henry Elementary Ridgemont Elementary Century J/S HS Dyer School Webster Co. MS Lyon Co. MS Butler Co.MS Yorkville/Spring Hill MS Chandler's Elementary Henry Elementary Warren East MS Warren East MS Heath MS Stewart Co. MS

Oboe Elizabeth Capurso Kylie Shanks Adalee Cone

Bassoon

Carissa Estes Emma Beardall

Russellville Heath MS

Preston Moody Brooklynn Neitzel Jaycee Jensen

Muhlenberg North MS Benton GS Stewart Co. MS

Alto Saxophone

Aidan Argo Ace Young Karlee Choate Hailey Williams Chloe Compton Jackson Hawkins

Tenor Saxophone

Morgan Henderson Solomon McKeel Channing Miller Liam Clark

Lake Road School Dyer School Trigg Co. MS Hillcrest Elementary Community Montessori Stewart Co. MS

Butler Co. MS Paducah MS McLean Co. MS Lake Road School

Baritone Saxophone Daydrion Beasley Kayden Lear

Trumpet

Andie Yeomans Livy Lampley Layla Sanderson Sam Walters Blaise Wilson Elliott Bidwell Landon Eaves Tristan Kahl Khovel McCormick Garrett Grant Eric Hendrix Destiny Travis Hudson Blake

Horn

Saydi Fletcher Kori Cecil AnnaClaire Edwards Blake Wilkins Hannah Duckworth Jasper Puschaver Gabriel Sublett Olivia Embry Allie Pace

Caldwell Co. MS West Hopkins School

Trombone Cade Anderson Addison Ezell Jeremiah Goldsberry Bella Bravo Rylan Gibson Carter Sanders Emmitt Darnall Keaton Brady Brandon Roberts Gabriel Gospoderek Gabe Cooper Jonah Hargrove

US of Jackson Dawson Springs MS Burns MS Daviess Co. MS Muhlenberg South MS Burns MS Graves Co. MS McLean Co.MS Daviess Co.MS Dawson Springs MS Warren East MS Paducah MS

Euphonium

Madalyn Hyde Jackson Young Loralai Stephens Henry Elementary Emerson Eskridge St. John Baptist Catholic Rachel Joles Yorkville/Spring Hill MS Harlee Merrell Community Christain Alex Robertson Lone Oak MS Paducah MS Tuba Black Oak MS Harrelson MS DVinnie Dyer McLean Co. MS Joey Hayse Herrin JHS Aleigha Walker Browning Springs MS Ethan Napier Dawson Springs MS Wyatt Overstreet Muhlenberg North MS Colton Kilgore

Dyer School Dawson Springs MS Trigg Co. MS Lone Oak MS Heath MS Harrelson MS Calloway Co. MS

Heath MS Muhlenberg SM Lake Road School Daviess Co. MS Ballard Co.MS Caldwell Co. MS

Percussion Dyer School College View MS Heath MS Inman MS Webster Co. MS Lone Oak MS Butler Co. MS McLean Co. MS Murray MS

Maple Townsend Jesse Gonzalez-Clouse Kenzie Blake Drayden Goff Grace Bullock Mason Wiggs Alexis Scott Wyatt King

Harrelson MS Burns MS Webster Co. MS Muhlenberg South MS College View MS Herrin JHS Muhlenberg South MS Graves Co. MS

Ms. Cheryl Amstutz, Conductor program to be selected from: Morpheus by Robert W. Smith Outta Time by Christina Huss Eine Kleine March Music by Katie O’Hara Construction Zone by Robert Sheldon A Song for Peace by James Swearingen Flute Sophie Cepparulo Mikaelee King Mikayla Sides Xiwen Chen Ashton Gardner Lilly Kresh Collins Garner Keyla Loza Amado Nicole Johnson Lydia Fraley Kiera Dunn Willow Romans Haleigh Wright Shelby Clark Hannah Clark

Clarinet Community Montessori Hillcrest Elementary Stewart Co. MS Butler Co. MS Henry Elementary West Hopkins School Chandler's Elementary Todd Co. MS West Hopkins School Lyon Co. MS Graves Co. MS Butler Co. MS Muhlenberg South MS McLean Co. MS Webster Co. MS

Oboe Sophia Panor Meredith Edwards Rosie Lynn

Paducah MS Bowling Green JHS Heath MS

Bass Clarinet

Bassoon Jonathan Mayes Jackson Holmes

Khloe Rader Ella Hoskins Autumn Coffman Natasha Hernandez-Rodriguez Sierra Olroyd Ruby Hughes Izzy Bartz Riley Taylor Kylie Turnbow Katelynn Cortes Emily Harting Regan Parks Emery Thomasson Emma Marsh Savannah Duke Ady Barton

Muhlenberg South MS Lone Oak MS

Tyler Toney Mordecai Williams Echo Knowles

Century J/S HS Norris City JHS Lone Oak MS Russellville Community Christain Franklin-Simpson MS Black Oak MS Norris City JHS Lake Road School Todd County MS Franklin-Simpson MS Herrin JHS Webster Co. MS Webster Co. MS Herrin JHS Franklin-Simpson MS

Graves Co.MS Burns MS Webster Co. MS

Alto Saxophone

Alondra Guerrero Joni Hill Savanna McPhail-Cash Clark Byrd Noah Hammon Gabrielle Lovan Parker Morris

Tenor Saxophone Hayden Blackford Adam Rideout Olivia Weikel Sara Shouse

Ridgemont Elementary Rutherford School St. John Baptist Catholic Todd Co. MS Ballard Co. MS South Hopkins MS Calloway Co. MS Community Christain South Hopkins MS Muhlenberg South MS Calloway Co. MS

Baritone Saxophone Zachary Creekmur Anthony Mikulskis

Trumpet

Evan Whitmer Paris Young Jacob Feiler Campbell Coffman Lane Snow Daniel Jackson Savannah Kuegel Braylon Harris Gatlin Decker Anya Schwartzlose Aaron Goldsberry Abby Webb

Horn

Elly Pedigo Braylan Thomas Fern Nash Will Phillips Rebecca Crouse Josue Orduna Fisher Hicks James Reed Elisa Dempsey

Dawson Springs MS Massac JHS Muhlenberg South MS Warren East MS Ballard Co. MS Community Montessori Lakewood School Rutherford School Burns MS James Madison MS Daviess Co. MS James Madison MS Burns MS Henry Elementary

Trombone Keira Crowder Brady Dunn Adrian Villarreal Hunter Dillinger Azreal Lowder Dalton Lloyd Lily Herrell Elijah Bell Joel Bruner Lucas Proctor Isaiah Summers Brooke Young Bryson Johnson

Paducah MS Lake Road School Inman MS Inman MS South Hopkins MS South Hopkins MS Lyon Co. MS Todd Co. MS Todd Co.MS Heath MS Heath MS Trigg Co. MS Muhlenberg South MS

Euphonium Chelsey Hunter Angel Camarena Kaleigh Moss Ashlynn Conner Kaleb Wohlwend Noah Montgomery Miles Morgan

Stewart Co. MS Warren East MS Heath MS Heath MS Muhlenberg MS Lone Oak MS Calloway Co. MS

Tuba Drake Sears Bristol Collins Ryan Parrish Kayddon Whittaker Max Brueggert Camber Stallings Briana Zackery

Todd Co. MS Calloway Co. MS College View MS McLean Co. MS Lone Oak MS Heath MS Muhlenberg North MS

Percussion Russellville Lake Road School Stewart Co. MS Franklin-Simpson MS Heath MS Lone Oak MS McLean Co. MS Graves Co. MS Murray MS

Madison Sholar Zoey Ford Natalie Thweatt Harley Sizemore Ellie Thompson Elijah Evans Jake Foy

Lyon Co. MS Caldwell Co. MS Black Oak MS South Hopkins MS Community Montessori Massac JHS Community Christain

Murray State Bands Wind Ensemble Dr. Brent Johnson, Conductor

Symphonic Band Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Conductor Both concert bands are open to all students regardless of major. Each ensemble performs contemporary and traditional wind band repertoire and present several concerts each semester. Audition is required for Wind Ensemble.

Racer Band Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Director The 200+ member Racer Band is made up of students from nearly every academic major on campus and provides entertainment at all MSU home football games. The Racer Band performs at high school band competitions and hosts the Festival of Champions on campus every year.

Jazz Ensembles Dr. Todd Hill, Director Jazz ensembles at Murray State have a rich tradition of excellence. Jazz bands are open to any student on campus regardless of major and require a short audition for seating placement at the beginning of each semester.

Racer Pep Band Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Director The Racer Pep Band performs at all the Men's and Women's home basedball games and travels to tournament games in March. This group is open to any student on campus and meets November March each year.

Meet our Band Directors www.murraystatebands.com

Dr. Brent Johnson Director of University Bands

Conducts theWind Ensemble Teaches courses in Music Ed. & Conducting DMA in Conducting from the University of Kentucky

Dr. Ashley Shoupe Assistant Director of Bands Conducts the Symphonic Band Diretor of Racer Band and Pep Band Teaches Courses in Music Ed. DMA in Conducting from the University of Kentucky

Dr. Todd Hill Director of Jazz Studies and Ensembles Conducts the Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Bands and Combos Teaches courses in musicianship and Jazz History EdD in Education from Boise State University

JUNE 9-15, 2024 Cost: $535.00 (room, meals, instruction, and activities all included)

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