Omea marching band handbook

The Visual Adjudicator assesses the marching performance, evaluates the accuracy of marching definition, and determines how well the visual program interprets the music and the coordination of all the visual aspects of the show. The Auxiliary Adjudicator evaluates the musical interpretation through the use of visual design, choreography and equipment routines, movement and staging.

These adjudicators also assess the performance excellence of the auxiliary performers in terms of uniformity, style, execution, timing and precision. The Auxiliary rating is not used to determine the overall final rating. All adjudicators will use digital recorders plus official OMEA marching band adjudication rating sheets. A second announcement signaling the band to begin their performance will follow.

The show must be a minimum of six minutes and a maximum of eleven minutes. Bands may enter a classification higher but not lower than their school enrollment will allow. It is intended that this system provide the fairest, most consistent experience possible for the marching bands in the State of Ohio. These bands are not competing against one another, but against a standard, as determined by the Ohio Five Rating Plan. Each band brings to these State Finals its own unique musical and marching program, therefore the ranking of these bands would be inappropriate for this educational arena.

The bands here today are grouped according to classes as determined by their school enrollment in grades , excluding vocational students attending a separate school. An outstanding performance with very few technical errors and exemplifying a truly musical expression. This should be reserved for the truly outstanding performance. An unusual performance in many respects, but not worthy of the highest rating due to minor defects in performance, ineffective interpretation, or improper instrumentation.

An acceptable performance, but not outstanding. Showing marked promise, but lacking in one or more essential qualities. A poor performance showing many technical errors, poor musical conception, lack of interpretation, incomplete instrumentation, or lacking in any of the other essential qualities. A very poor performance indicating deficiencies in most of the essential factors and indicating that much careful attention should be given to fundamentals of good performance.

This rating should be used sparingly and only when it is possible to cite major faults. YEAR BANDS 36 64 14 95 84 89 78 68 99 YEAR EVENTS 16 30 40 54 57 42 60 63 62 71 62 64 67 64 64 72 65 68 70 67 66 63 65 63 63 58 60 62 63 62 61 62 62 62 63 63 63 62 61 He lives in Lancaster with his wife Elizabeth and their five children.

Carmean, Chris - Chris Carmean is an Asst. Alan Publications Composer. Abrams resides in Dublin with his wife, Maggie and sons Ira and Avi. Rick has been a clinician, instructor, writer and adjudicator in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Indiana and Washington State for over 30 years.

He currently resides in Madeira with his wife, Lori and two sons. Richard Alberts - Richard Alberts is a native of Piqua who is semiretired. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University who has been teaching and performing over 45 years. Richard is currently retired from directing the American Legion Buckeye Boys State Band with which he has been involved for 40 years. Matthew Albrecht - Matt Albrecht has been a music educator in Ohio for 21 years.

He has worked with several marching bands and indoor groups all over the state and is currently employed by the CopleyFairlawn School District. William Albright - William J. Albright attended Youngstown State University, and has been a percussion educator and arranger since In addition to his marching arts experiences, he has a long history of performing with various orchestras and theaters.

Brandon has also worked with Copley HS, St. Annually, he works with Midwestern programs as a choreographer and consultant for both fall and winter programs. Previously he was the color guard coordinator for the University of Akron Marching Zips.

He currently serves as the contest logistics coordinator for OIPA. He holds a B. Joseph and an M. Tony Ballin - Mr. Ballin has been an adjudicator in music and visual captions for the past 35 years and is music department chair at Paul Laurence Dunbar Early College HS.

He taught 35 years in Ohio public schools, including 18 years at Continental High School. He is currently an adjunct instructor at Bluffton University trumpet and a student teacher mentor at Bowling Green State University. Christopher Barbaro - Christopher Barbaro, in his 31st year in education, is Director of Bands at Amherst Schools where he directs the Amherst Marching Comets, the jazz and concert programs, winter guard, drumline and 5th grade band. He marched with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.

John Barr - John H. John has two sons, Jonathan and Joshua, who are music educators. Berning lives in Kettering with his wife Krista, a fellow band director, and their two children. Brian Bethel - Dr. Brian Bethel serves as a color guard director, instructor, and choreographer for various high school programs.

Bethel brings a diversity of strengths to his work, as he is an alumni of a division one drum corps and has been involved in competitive marching band and the performing arts for more than 30 years. In addition, Dr. Bethel is a trauma therapist with a national reputation as an expert in the mental health profession.

Robert Bilbrey - Robert Bilbrey is a retired music educator and technology coordinator. She has been a band director for 26 years in the Dublin City School district. He taught for 30 years in the Painesville City School system, retiring in He currently serves as an adjudicator for large group, solo and ensemble and marching band for OMEA. Jeff Blume - Mr. Blume earned a B. He was a three-year member of the Bluecoats, and served on the Visual Staff of the Blue Stars between Jim Bock - Jim Bock has been a timing and penalties judge since and is a freelance tuba and bass player in east central Ohio.

He has been the adjunct tuba and euphonium instructor at Muskingum University for 32 years. Bode is a member of OMEA and serves as a marching band adjudicator. Brandenburg has been an OMEA adjudicator for 37 years. Zacharey Brenning - No information provided.

I have a degree in Electronics Engineering, and I am also a certified computer tech and a certified computer network technician. He has also served on the Adjudicated Events Committee for 18 years. Thomas Brucoli - Thomas Brucoli is a music educator with over 40 years of experience directing high school, middle school and elementary level bands. He also spent nine years in the drum corps activity as a member and instructor for the Bluecoats of Canton, OH. Bundy has been a marching band adjudicator since In addition to adjudicating marching band percussion, he is active as a solo and ensemble and large group adjudicator.

He earned a B. Betsy Carras - Betsy Britton Carras has been involved in marching band, winter guard, dance, and baton twirling activities since She has been a performer, choreographer, designer, clinician, advisor and judge. Her experience involves instructing WGI world-class winter guard and dance team finalists. Currently, Betsy teaches high school English in Mason, Ohio where she is enjoying her role as the Student Government advisor.

Deborah Costa - Debbie Costa was the choir director, assistant band director, color guard instructor and drama director with the Licking Heights Local Schools for 19 years. She is the cantorial soloist at Congregation Beth Tikvah in Worthington. In addition, she teaches private voice, flute and piano lessons. She also assists with the Pickerington Local School District 7th and 8th grade bands.

Lou Crognale - Lou Crognale resides in Worthington, Ohio and has been involved as a performer, instructor and choreographer since A Kent State University graduate in vocal music education, he has performed in many ensembles and was a feature twirler from to Thomas and Barcelona, Spain. Jim earned his Bachelor of Music degree summa cum laude from Ohio University in , and his Master of Music degree in An adjudicator for over 35 years, Jim serves OMEA adjudicating solo and ensemble brass events, marching bands and concert bands.

Carl started adjudicating marching bands and drum and bugle corps 15 years ago. He performs on Tuba, Bass, and Piano, and enjoys playing golf with his wife Janet and his friends.

She currently resides in New Albany with her husband, Allan. Their sons David and Matthew are college graduates. Eric Doolittle - Eric Doolittle is a year teacher and conductor of four concert bands as well as co-director of the marching band at Thomas Worthington High School. Eric and his wife, Christine reside in Westerville and have two sons, Matthew and Andrew. Edward and Marion Harding High Schools. Sherron Edge - Sherron Edge has taught instrumental music since He has been teaching band and percussion in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver and Columbus since He is currently the director of percussion at Hilliard Bradley High School, and he is a full-time educational sale representative for Rettig Music Inc.

His bands have received consistent Superior ratings in both concert band and marching band. She was a winter guard instructor in Brookville, Ohio for five seasons and in London, Ohio for one season. She also served as a color guard instructor for both schools for several seasons. Fugate is excited to be involved with this wonderful pageantry. Brent has had teaching experiences ranging from elementary through high school while at the previous schools.

Brent has lead winter percussion groups to earning medals as well. Patrick was a visual instructor for Hilliard HS for 11 seasons, and was on the visual staff for the Phantom Regiment in 82 and Garey also has experience in show and uniform design. His marching percussion sections have received numerous Superior ratings and awards and his percussion ensemble has performed throughout the United States.

Bill presently is the eLearning Coordinator at Sandy Valley High School, but taught most of his years at New Philadelphia where he was the drill writer and color guard instructor for the Marching Quakers. Many of his fondest memories involve his years as director of the winter guard, Kaleidoscope. Now in her 50th year of teaching, she currently teaches K-5 vocal music. She is the co-director with her husband, Bill, of the Big, Bad, Bodacious, Brass Band - a low brass choir that performs at churches and community events.

Jason Graham - Jason R. Graham currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. John Gregory - John Gregory has over 40 years of teaching experience in music K in the state of Ohio. Bands under his direction have received Superior ratings at state competitions in marching, concert, and solo and ensemble events. He currently performs with the Musical Memories Orchestra. William Guegold - Dr. Michael Harris - No information provided. Paul Hudson - Paul Hudson taught for 32 years at both the public school and university levels and has been a member of OMEA since He has served as an OMEA adjudicator for over 25 years.

He has worked as a clinician and director of several honor bands. Justin Kelley - Mr. In Mr. Justin has an extensive background in Drum and Bugle Corps, both performing and teaching.

In , Mr. Edward High School. Kortyka is also an active drill writer for his own program and others in the southeast. Tim Hart - Tim Hart has designed for, consulted with and taught multiple color guards in KY, OH, and IN since and has been judging color guard and visual captions for high school marching bands since Jeremy Kozman - Jeremy Kozman has been a music educator in Ohio since His previous positions include percussion instructor, arranger, and consultant for several schools in central Ohio.

He is in his 23rd year of teaching. At Troy, Casey is responsible for teaching 6th grade percussion, directing both 7th grade bands, assisting with 8th grade bands, directing the high school concert band and is the percussion coordinator for the marching band. Casey is also the director and creator of the Troy Indoor Percussion ensemble.

Michelle Leasor - Michelle Leasor has 20 years of experience teaching music in the Dayton and central Ohio areas. She was a high school band director for 14 years, and also taught elementary music for two years. Michelle currently teaches middle school music in Pickerington, where she lives with her family. He has been an OMEA marching band adjudicator since He and his wife, Beth have two daughters, Jayne and Alyson, and two beagles.

Ron enjoys golf, running, and is an avid racer and collector of HO scale slot cars. Casey Lockard - Casey Lockard is currently the assistant director at Circleville High School, a position he has held since In addition to this role, he serves as a drill designer for several central and southern Ohio bands.

He remains active in music as a consultant and adjudicator. She has been an OMEA adjudicator since He designs drill through CustomDrill. Along with his wife, Patricia, the Shawnee Band program has consistently received Superior ratings in both concert and marching band. Meeks also taught 27 years in Harrison, Ohio. Dan is currently active as a clinician and honor band conductor throughout Ohio, and is an Educational Representative for Rettig Music.

She has been involved with the marching arts for almost 17 years, and has worked with many programs in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan providing choreography, design and general critique.

One of her greatest joys includes the many years she spent as a performer Kori Meyer - Kori Meyer is currently the band director at AmandaClearcreek Schools. She has been at Amanda-Clearcreek for 18 years, and has been teaching for 30 years.

He currently resides in Troy, Ohio. He lives in Tipp City with his wife, daughter, and dogs. Brian Monroe - Brian Monroe has over 31 years in teaching school bands of all levels.

Holding degrees in Music Ed. He has over 20 years of adjudicating experience and has accumulated 22 years of teaching music through private lessons and high school percussion groups. Additionally, he has 13 years of experience teaching history at the college level. He has been teaching for 24 years and has been an OMEA adjudicator for the last 18 years.

He currently adjudicates in the areas of percussion for solo and ensemble, band for large group, and the general effect caption for marching band. Myers retired after 30 years at Kalida High School. Prior to that he taught six years in and around the Dayton area. At Tipp City he teaches high school marching band, wind ensemble, fifth, seventh, and eighth grade bands. Marc Parulekar - Dr. Prior to serving as music coordinator, Dr. Under Dr. Doug Perry - Doug Perry, a graduate of Bowling Green State University, has been a middle school band director with the Licking Heights Local School District since , and has been their high school guard instructor since David Phillips - David T.

Phillips is originally from St. Albans, West Virginia. Phillips taught for 30 years in the public schools of Ohio, and retired from teaching in He has been an OMEA adjudicator for more than 35 years. He received his B. Mike has worked with several northwestern Ohio bands and indoor percussion ensembles as a percussion instructor, arranger and drill designer and previously served as the Assistant Director of Bands at Delta, Eastwood and Arcadia high schools.

Mike lives in Bowling Green with his wife Lisa. She currently teaches third grade at St. Bernadette School in Lancaster. His current responsibilities include direction of all the bands in the district as well as music theory, music history and computer applications. Owen Riley - Owen Riley has 20 years as a marching band director and over 30 years as a teacher in Ohio. Schubert currently assists with the band program at North Central Schools, and remains active as an adjudicator and guest conductor, representative and clinician with Ed Sueta Music Publications, and as a representative with Rettig Music.

He was responsible for the Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band, as well as beginning band at several intermediate schools. He is currently a private brass instructor in central Ohio and serves as an OMEA adjudicator for large group and solo and ensemble adjudicated events.

Lisa Shepard - Lisa Shepard is a graduate of Pickerington High School where she was a three-year member and leader of the color guard. She studied mathematics at Miami University where she was a four-year member and leader of the Redskin Color Guard. He is a graduate of Newton High School and obtained his B.

Tom Shook - Tom Shook was the band director at Licking Heights for 25 years before his retirement in He currently teaches private clarinet and saxophone lessons in central Ohio. He has also been a music educator and a principal in West Virginia. Christopher Sluder - Christopher Sluder has been a color guard instructor for 20 years.

Christopher is a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio. Scott Smith - C. Prior to his OU position, Mr. Smith has also held band and orchestra director and instrumental music teacher positions at several public schools in PA and ME.

For 32 summers, Mr. Ron Smith - No information provided. Stephanie Smith - Stephanie K. Matthew Stevens - Matthew Stevens has been active in the marching arts for 30 years. He serves as a guard and percussion adjudicator throughout the country.

He has served as program coordinator and drill designer for many marching bands, guards and drumlines around Ohio. Amy Wardeska - Amy Wardeska is in her 29th year as a color guard director and designer.

She is a kindergarten and first grade special education teacher at Buckeye Primary School in Medina. Prior to being a Timing and Penalties Adjudicator, Mr. Stoffer spent five years volunteering with a local Music Booster Organization, serving on the board as President and working with the marching band developing equipment logistics in the areas of setting up and moving the front ensemble.

Jay Wardeska - With over 30 years in education, Jay holds an M. Citation of Excellence. Nichole Szymanski - No information provided. Jacob Taylor - No information provided. He is also an active guest clinician and guest director.

Dan Vincent - Dan Vincent is a retired teacher, principal and superintendent in Ohio with over 40 years of experience. He has six years of experience working with the local OMEA event as a parent volunteer in his hometown of Lexington. He team teaches the marching band, concert band, pep band, middle school and beginning bands and percussion ensembles.

They reside in Circleville with their daughter, Alyvia. Education and University of Dayton M. She also assists with the marching band at Newark High School. She has judged Timing and Penalties for the Newark Marching Band Invitational since , as well as several other shows in the central Ohio area. They have two children Eric and Amanda, and four beautiful grandchildren. April has served as an auxiliary adjudicator for 27 years.

Clairsville, Ohio. They have two children Eric and Amanda who are both married. Jay began teaching music in , and he is now retired from teaching band and choir after 40 years of service. Additionally, he has served as the Color Guard Caption Head with several schools in the central Ohio area. He has adjudicated multiple shows in Ohio and in Indiana, where postperformance critiques are utilized.

He is certified in all Visual captions. He has also served as assistant band director at Ironton High School, and as middle school band director in London. He and his wife, Kristen live in Flatwoods, Kentucky with their eight year-old son Bryson and six year-old daughter Annie. He has been an active OMEA marching band adjudicator since He performs in several area big bands and teaches trumpet lessons.

The Band would like to thank the Licking Valley administration, music boosters, and community for all of their support throughout the season! Go Panthers!!! Band Bio: The Bloom Carroll Marching Bulldogs continue their tradition of excellence while entertaining audiences from around the country. For more information on the Bloom Carroll Bands, please visit bloomcarrollbands.

Van Exter, P. Groeneveld, S. The North band program is also proud to host the Westerville Invitational each fall at Westerville North High School along with our friends in the Westerville South band program.

The band members and staff are excited to return to competition this season with our program Wild. Since that time, the band has consistently received Superior ratings at local and state Ohio Music Education Association band events. The band also performs at Bands of America regional and national level competitions and has been regularly named a Regional Championship Finalist as well as being named a three-time Grand National Semi-Finalist.

Louis, Missouri. II, Mvmt. IV Beethoven , Part 2 Beethoven. We are excited to be back performing for you in ! Go Jags! This season marks the 57th edition of the Band of Gold. Students are involved in two concert bands, jazz band, small ensembles, two guard programs and winter percussion throughout the year. The program is proud to represent Norton High School and our community as it travels throughout the midwest grounded in its traits of Pride, Class and Dignity.

The Norton band is supported by an enthusiastic booster group that joins the band in thanking the organizers of todays event. As a band program, we show gratitude and give back to our supportive community by performing at local parades, neighborhood concerts and special events. They placed first in , and The Dublin Coffman Marching Band has been a featured performing group nine times since at Disney World and were a featured band on the national telecast of the Thanksgiving parade in Philadelphia, PA in and In addition to their success on the field, they have a history of outstanding performance off the field as well.

For example, every spring they host a 5K where they raise funds to help support orphans both around world as well as here at home.

This is one of the many ways the Wildcat band works to give back. The band also travels regularly to Disney to perform at the Magic Kingdom. The Wildcat band is thankful to the Hilliard community for their continued support of their musical endeavors.

Band Bio: The Marauder Band has a long and proud tradition of excellence. The band has been a participant in Bands Of America competitions, including being selected as a top ten qualifying band in a regional competition.

The Marauders are not only active in events throughout Ohio and West Virginia, but are also very busy supporting school and community activities in the Meigs county area. The Marching Titans take in students from select area high schools that do not have their own marching band programs, and the band is an integral part of the SJJ school community.

Olentangy High School has an enrollment of students and 90 staff members. Our students perform in many community events, including football game half-time shows; parades, festivals and field show competitions. Second semester finds them continuing in a concert band setting, along with several members joining the Indoor Drumline, Winter Guard, Pep Band, and Jazz Band programs.

The band is supported by the Olentangy Music Booster Association; a group of parents who are focused on providing an outstanding musical experience for these talented students. The Olentangy High School Band of Pride has appeared at numerous state and local marching band events over the years, earning Excellent and Superior ratings.

The ensemble performs locally for events like the Reynoldsburg Independence Day parade and the Reynoldsburg Tomato festival, throughout the state in both OMEA and Mid-state adjudicated events, and on the national stage as well.

The members of the band and the staff would like to thank the wonderful volunteers, donors, and community members that make this and all of our performances possible. Stephanie K. Gershwin, I. The Band has earned numerous Superior ratings and awards at the regional and state level. I - Kaleidoscope Vitale , Mvt. II - Distorted Jutras , Mvt. Marching Band has a long-standing tradition of excellence.

The North Royalton H. Band is proud to be the largest student organization at the high school, and North Royalton also has four concert bands which perform at OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Events and consistently receive Superior ratings at the state level. Given a strong tradition and support for the arts, the group is sought out for performances frequently in the community. The ensemble has a mission to inspire success through music.

Approximately students attend Copley High School with over students participating in band or choir. The members of the band and choir have received many honors and have performed for many conferences and clinics throughout the region. Nicole Piunno. The Drum Book composed by Nick Berkebile. Classification for OMEA events is determined by total school enrollment of grades 10 through 12 inclusive.

The following classification shall be used:. AA or more students in grades 10—12 A to students in grades 10—12 B to students in grades 10—12 C or fewer students in grades 10— A band may enter a higher classification than specified by enrollment, but not a lower. Every band member must be a bona-fide member of the school, and must not be over 20 years of age. No student below the seventh grade may participate in high school contests.

There are several judges involved in the evaluation of the bands. Of these, two judge the music performance, two judge the visual performance, two judge general effect, and one judges percussion.

Another judge keeps track of timing requirements and notes rule infractions that occur. There may be other judges that adjudicate special units, i. Two Visual Judges both in the press box. One will judge Visual Performance and one will judge Visual Effect.

Visual Effect includes Repertoire, Showmanship, and Performance. Two Music Judges both in the press box. Music judges listen for tone and intonation, execution, content, and technique. If points are given, scores will be averaged.

Two General Effects Judges both in the press box.