O'Fallon IL Township High School Bands in OFallon Illinois

Metro East Marching Classic 2009 held by OTHS Marching Panthers Ofallon Illinois

September 12, 2009
Early Afternoon Start Time
O’Fallon Township High School – O’Fallon, IL

Admission Prices:
Adults - $5.00
Students and Seniors - $3.00
Children 5 and under - Free

The 29th Metro East Marching Classic (MEMC!) presented by the O'Fallon Township High School Band Boosters is an afternoon/evening contest open to any band that applies. Bands are divided into three classes by school size and compete for awards in Outstanding Music, Percussion, and Auxiliary, along with the crowning of a Grand Champion. Judging is based on Bands of America rules and will use BOA score sheets. The OTHS stadium features an artificial turf marching surface, new seating, and expanded concession and restroom facilities.

Featuring:
• Expert Judging Panel
• Artificial Turf Marching Surface
• Completely Renovated Stadium
• BOA Rules and Scoring Format
• Staging/Warm-up Area Concessions
• Rain Facility

Judging Panel:

Guard: Dan Swallow, Normal, IL (Midwest Color Guard Circuit, Images Winter Guard)

Percussion: Mike Davis, St. Louis, MO (Gateway Percussion, DCI music judge)

Music Effect: Steve Page, Henderson, KY (KMEA Marching Band Chair, DCI Music Judge)

Visual Ens: Kent Baker, Washington, DC (Staff Arranger USAF, Cavaliers, Madison HS)

Music Ens: Scott Hinds, Virginia Beach, VA (Shenandoah Music Conservatory, Oakton HS)

Visual Ens: Keith Baker, Staunton, IL (DCI, MCBA, Utah Winter Guard Circuit)

For More Information:
David Paeth – MEMC Co-Chair

Here is the list of bands competing.