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OCTOBER 4, 2025
















To Directors, Students, Parents, and Guests, Welcome to Northeast Mississippi Community College for the 2025 Northeast Regional Marching Band Championship. This contest has a history of including the finest high school bands in the southeast. Your presence here symbolizes your support for quality high school music programs. We are proud to host you and your band. While you are on campus, I hope you will get to know our staff and students. You will soon learn that we too value quality music programs as part of our comprehensive collegiate environment.
I hope your experience is positive. The staff of Northeast is ready to assist you with any specialneeds that you have.
Thank you for your support of this event. Have a safe and pleasant day!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ricky G. Ford PRESIDENT


Saturday, October 4, 2025
NEMCC Tiger Stadium • Booneville, Mississippi
Classification
Classifications will reflect that of the MHSAA State Marching Championship. Out-of-State bands will be placed in class based on the total of winds and percussion.
Calhoun City High School Marching Band ................................................................9:00
Calhoun City, MS
Director: Catheryne Baker
Drum Major: A’Kaylia Crowley
Adjunct Staff: Katie Hill
Program: Decades of Love
Music Selections: “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen, “Can You Feel the Love” by Elton John, “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News
Bruce High School Trojan Marching Band ................................................................9:15 Bruce, MS
Director: Gracee Barnes
Drum Major: Emma Logan
Adjunct Staff: Jeffery Wells Program: Siren Song
Hamilton High School Marching Band ......................................................................9:30 Hamilton, MS
Directors: Michael Williams, Funishia Young
Drum Major: Analeigh Bowen
Program: The King
Music Selections: “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “ All Shook Up,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Love Me Tender,” and “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley
Strayhorn Marching Band...........................................................................................9:45 Sarah, MS
Directors: Branden Holly, Matthew Tidwell
Drum Major: Kaitlyn Durham-Moore
Adjunct Staff: Shelby Williams, Amber Bonner
Program: Story of Moses and the Hebrew Slaves
Music Selections: “Deliver Us,” “The Plagues,” and “When You Believe” by Hans Zimmer
Water Valley High School Marching Band ...............................................................10:00 Water Valley, MS
Director: Wes Brown
Drum Major: Jordin Wier
Adjunct Staff: Jackie Egdorf
Music Selections: The Haunted Music Box, The Spinning Ballerina, and Danse Bacchanale
East Webster Marching Wolverines ..........................................................................10:15 Maben, MS
Director: Cullen McBride
Drum Majors: Peyton Adams, Bradley Forster
Adjunct Staff: Gracie Peppers
Music Selections: “Back to the Future,” “Johnny B. Goode,” and “Earth Angels”
Aberdeen High School Marching Band ....................................................................10:30 Aberdeen, MS
Directors: Halle Mims, Mark Turner
Drum Major: Robert Zaine Glasgow
Adjunct Staff: Caleb Roberson
Program: The Beehive-The Music of Beyonce
Music Selections: “If I Were in Love,” “Crazy in Love,” “Freedom,” “Say My Name,” “Lose My Breath,” “Halo,” and “Beautiful Nightmare”
Independence High School Marching Band .............................................................10:45
Independence, MS
Directors: Seth Broughman, Nicole Bowman
Drum Major: Caleb Jackson
Adjunct Staff: Lillian Whatley, Walker Smith
Program: Grimm Tales
Music Selections: Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, Little Red Riding Hood
Kossuth Aggie Band ..................................................................................................11:00
Corinth, MS
Directors: Brandon Harvell, Diane Cole
Drum Major: Riley Mullins
Program: Jailbreak
Music Selections: The Getaway, Prisoner at Large, Armed and Dangerous, The Chase and Capture
Belmont Cardinal Marching Band............................................................................11:15
Belmont, MS
Directors: Susan Parr, Emily Schallock
Drum Major: Tallin Triste
Adjunct Staff: Jake Elrod, Tiffani Elrod, Josh Elrod
Program: Radioactive
Music Selections: Radioactive, Creeping Death, Rolling Blackout, In the End, Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
Booneville High School Blue Devil Band .................................................................11:30
Booneville, MS
Directors: Will and JJ Curry
Drum Majors: Casen Mathis, Savannah Hisaw
Adjunct Staff: Vance Wigginton, Kent Hisaw, Mandy Eaton, Tori Glenn, Anna DeVaughn, Kyle Horn, Tradarius Tisdale, Alex Yoder, Chad Berkstresser, Jack Pursifull, Tommy Keenum, Tim Pierce
Program: Le Parc
Music Selections: Claire de Lune by Debussy, Birds by Resphigi, Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky, Beautiful and Color and Light by Sondheim
Trooper Pride Marching Band ..................................................................................12:00
Mooreville, MS
Directors: Walt Namey, Will Pate
Drum Major: Alyssa Simpson
Adjunct Staff: Christy Griffith, Amiah Cavet, Caleb Bouldin
Program: Colors of Emotion
Music Selections: Red (Passion) - Mask of Zorro, Blue (Sadness) - Ain’t No Sunshine, Gold (Joy) - Ode to Joy
Shannon High School Marching Raiders .................................................................12:15
Shannon, MS
Directors: Terrell Gilmore, Gabriel Mosley
Drum Major: Jamela Heard
Adjunct Staff: Markel Brooks, Bennett Moore, William Pruitt, Terrance Johnson, Macy McCaine Program: GROOVITUDE by Randall Standridge
The Pride of New Albany...........................................................................................12:30
New Albany, MS
Directors: David Hopple, Brandon Lang, Emily Garrett
Drum Majors: Ann Maxwell Coats, Marlee Mathis
Adjunct Staff: Lilly Swilley, Jim Muncie, Carla Weaver
Program: A Night at Studio 54
Amory Panther Marching Band................................................................................12:45
Amory, MS
Directors: Jeff Colburn, Melanie Stark, Rylee Whitehead
Drum Major: McKenzie Thompson
Program: It’s a Mad World
Pride of Itawamba .......................................................................................................1:00
Fulton, MS
Directors: Sam Farris, Natalie Satterwhite
Drum Major: Lily Gray
Adjunct Staff: Alayna Mixon, Jay Morgan, Carlos Sanchez, Marcus Jones, Jordan Laney, Steven Huckabee, Sarah Sheffield Program: UNCAGED
Music Selections: Beatles, Lynard Skynard, and Luke McMillan
Columbus High School Band of Champions ..............................................................1:15 Columbus, MS
Directors: LaTerence Varnado, Kelly Williams, Sammy Brown
Drum Major: Kamyra Hughes
Adjunct Staff: LaTasha Jones, Zachariah Harding, Kaley Dora Program: NOLA Nights
Caledonia High School Band ......................................................................................1:30
Caledonia, MS
Directors: Shelby Wilbanks, Angelina Neal, Brian Lindsay
Drum Majors: Madyson Posey, Sonniah Ramirez
Adjunct Staff: Zaylie Jenkins
Program: Trapped in Time
Music Selections: “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy, Dies Irae by Verdi, Time from Inception by Hans Zimmer, “Running Up That Hill” by Katie Bush
Tupelo High School Band ...........................................................................................1:45 Tupelo, MS
Directors: Dustin Thrasher, Christopher Knox, Kelli Wallace, Emily Hercules, Jerry Fortenberry, Bobby Onsby
Drum Majors: Cathleen Gan Lim, Carter Bell, Logan White, Anderson Shoemaker
Adjunct Staff: Dale Wigginton, Marquan McCoy, Devon Emig, Scott Koter, Jim Shaeffer, Matt James, Josh Powell, John Fannin, Jeff Nock, Ethan Stubblefield, Rain Burt, Jason Beghtol, Gracie Martin, Makayla Whitten, Josh Delacouldray, C’Nia Price Program: Serengeti: Sun and Sky
Music Selections: Sunrise, Afternoon Rain, Land Eternal
“The Showband from Tigerland” ................................................................................2:00
Directors: Bryan Mitchell, Dr. Jason Beghtol, Dr. Amy Langley
Drum Majors: L.J. Spight, Haley Brooke Geno, Evan Null
Adjunct Staff: Alan Alexander, Kent Hisaw
Program: Echoes of 55 Years
Music Selections: “Give It to Me Baby” by Michael Jackson, “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer, Samurai by DCI Cavaliers, and “When a Man Loves a Woman” by DCI Blue Devils

Okolona Chieftain Pride Band....................................................................................3:15
Okolona, MS
Director: Joshua Gregory
Drum Major: Jasmine Nabors
Adjunct Staff: Passion Anderson, Bennett Moore
Program: Uncharted Waters
Music Selections: “River Deep, Mountain High,” “Can You Stand the Rain,” “Water,” and “How Far I’ll Go”
Cherokee High School Marching Indians ..................................................................3:30
Cherokee, AL
Director: Jacob Russell, Erin Lechman
Drum Major: Nate Terwilliger
Program: My Favorite Things
Music Selections: “My Favorite Things” by Rogers and Hammerstein, “Le Festin” by Michael Giachino, “Something” by the Beatles, “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede, and “Teeth” by 5 Seconds of Summer
Strayhorn Marching Band...........................................................................................3:45
Sarah, MS
Directors: Branden Holly, Matthew Tidwell
Drum Major: Kaitlyn Durham-Moore
Adjunct Staff: Shelby Williams, Amber Bonner
Program: Story of Moses and the Hebrew Slaves
Music Selections: “Deliver Us,” “The Plagues,” and “When You Believe” by Hans Zimmer
East Webster ................................................................................................................4:00
Maben, MS
Director: Cullen McBride
Drum Majors: Peyton Adams, Bradley Forster
Adjunct Staff: Gracie Peppers
Music Selections: “Back to the Future,” “Johnny B. Goode,” and “Earth Angels”
Baldwyn Bearcat Band ................................................................................................4:15
Baldwyn, MS
Director: Marshall Dear
Drum Major: Dallas Hurst
Adjunct Staff: Kelvin Hill, Trinity Duncan
Program: Urban Pulse
Mantachie Mustang Band ...........................................................................................4:30
Mantachie, MS
Directors: Austin Jones, Dylan Hunsucker
Drum Major: Addison Graves
Adjunct Staff: Tony Cimino, Claire Davis, Landon Roberts, Cassidy Edwards, Adam Taylor, Winter Blair, Kelly Cleveland, Joshua Fernandez, Jaxon Paras
Program: The Monster by CJ Kemp and Ryan Jobe
Independence High School - Wildcat Pride Band ......................................................4:45 Independence, MS
Directors: Seth Broughman, Nicole Bowman
Drum Major: Caleb Jackson
Adjunct Staff: Lillian Whatley, Walker Smith
Program: Grimm Tales
Music Selections: Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, Little Red Riding Hood
The Pride of Alcorn Central ........................................................................................5:00 Glen, MS
Directors: Lee and Jana Hopson
Drum Major: Alana Whittemore, Jade Baswell
Adjunct Staff: C.J. McLemore, Evan Null, Kaitlan Rinehart, D.J. Phillips, Erin Mattox, Nathan Mercer, Haley Brooke Geno L.J. Spight, Mason Ruffin, Sam King, Isabell Rutherford, Harley Markle
Program: Canary in a Coalmine
Music Selections: Fade to Black by Hetfield/Ulrich, Blackbird by McCartney/Lennon and original music by Jeremy Smith
Kossuth Aggie Band ....................................................................................................5:15 Corinth, MS
Directors: Brandon Harvell, Diane Cole
Drum Major: Riley Mullins
Program: Jailbreak
Music Selections: The Getaway, Prisoner at Large, Armed and Dangerous, The Chase and Capture
Nettleton High School Tiger Band..............................................................................5:30 Nettleton, MS
Directors: Drew Fisher, Tyler Broadway
Drum Major: Bailey Payne
Adjunct Staff: Christian Ezell, Alyssa Griffith, Layne Seymore
Program: Aurora
Music Selections: “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins, “Rewrite the Stars” from The Greatest Showman, and original music by Luke McMillan
Saltillo High School Band ...........................................................................................6:00
Saltillo, MS
Directors: Robin Hill, Trevor Shoup, Nathan Waycaster
Drum Major: Baylee Wright
Adjunct Staff: Annsley Hill, Zac Castro
Program: ON AIR
Music Selections: Feather Theme, Learning to Fly, Learn to Fly, Walking on Air, Let’s Go Fly a Kite
The Pride of New Albany.............................................................................................6:15 New Albany, MS
Directors: David Hopple, Brandon Lang, Emily Garrett
Drum Majors: Ann Maxwell Coats, Marlee Mathis
Adjunct Staff: Lilly Swilley, Jim Muncie, Carla Weaver
Program: A Night at Studio 54 New Albany, MS
North Pontotoc Viking Band ......................................................................................6:30 Ecru, MS
Directors: Taylor Riley-Vergara, Cliff Moore, Caleb Mooneyham
Drum Major: Cheyenna Cable
Adjunct Staff: Bailey Mooneyham, Mandy Eaton, Andy Snow, Matthew Butts, Cooper Giles, Allison Wray, Harley Gipson
Program: Born for This!
Music Selections: “Run Away” by Dirty Loops, “Chandelier” by SIA, and “Born for This” by Paramore
Corinth High School Band..........................................................................................6:45 Corinth, MS
Directors: Allison Tutor, Scott Grimes
Drum Major: Susana Valera
Adjunct Staff: Morgan Toomer, Porcshia Wyke, Jason Murphree, Ben Mitchell
Program: Time
Music Selections: “A Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay, “A Close Friend” from Fantastic Beasts, and “Fields of Gold” by Sting
Kosciusko Big Red Band .............................................................................................7:00
Kosciusko, MS
Directors: Jesse Yates, Clayton Brunt, Josh Day, James Long
Drum Majors: Hannah Beckham, Sara Coleman
Adjunct Staff: Mickey Grove, Mollikate Keehley, Shelby Massey, Craig Bane, Joshua Yates Program: Villain
Ripley High School Band ............................................................................................7:15
Ripley, MS
Directors: Suzanne Rolisan, Michael Swann, Levi Sides
Drum Major: Halli Reaves, Ana Simmons
Adjunct Staff: Zander Gomez
Program: The Seat Beside Me
Music Selections: Blue Shades by Frank Ticheli, Accent from Darkness by Rossano Galante, A Short Ride in a Fast Machine by John Adams, and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2
South Pontotoc Cougar Marching Band.....................................................................7:30
Pontotoc, MS
Directors: Barrett Gray, Dana Gray, John Buchman
Drum Majors: Preston Foster, Lucy Ferguson
Adjunct Staff: Alfonso Fernandez, Eliseo Fernandez
Program: The Nostalgic
Music Selections: Mussorgsky, The Beatles, and Christina Perri
Pontotoc High School Warrior Marching Band .........................................................8:00
Pontotoc, MS
Directors: Sarah Todd, Steven Strom, Catherine Swann
Drum Majors: Kevin Espiricueta, Sarah Hays
Adjunct Staff: Paige Enis Program: Extraterrestrial
Caledonia High School Marching Band .....................................................................8:15
Caledonia, MS
Directors: Shelby Wilbanks, Angelina Neal, Brian Lindsay
Drum Majors: Madyson Posey, Sonniah Ramirez
Adjunct Staff: Zaylie Jenkins
Program: Trapped in Time
Music Selections: “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy, Dies Irae by Verdi, Time from Inception by Hans Zimmer, “Running Up That Hill” by Katie Bush
The Pride of Hardin County........................................................................................8:30
Savannah, TN
Directors: Ben Chaney, Daniel Ritch, Nathan Robinson, Danielle Birk
Drum Majors: Briley Weatherly, Shayla Simpson
Adjunct Staff: Ashley Willcutt, Drew Willcutt
Program: Unplug
Music Selections: Sound of Silence, Machine, Hymn of Acxiom, Breaking the Habit, Pictures of Mountains
Tupelo High School Band ...........................................................................................8:45 Tupelo, MS
Directors: Dustin Thrasher, Christopher Knox, Kelli Wallace, Emily Hercules, Jerry Fortenberry, Bobby Onsby
Drum Majors: Cathleen Gan Lim, Carter Bell, Logan White, Anderson Shoemaker
Adjunct Staff: Dale Wigginton, Marquan McCoy, Devon Emig, Scott Koter, Jim Shaeffer, Matt James, Josh Powell, John Fannin, Jeff Nock, Ethan Stubblefield, Rain Burt, Jason Beghtol, Gracie Martin, Makayla Whitten, Josh Delacouldray, C’Nia Price
Program: Serengeti: Sun and Sky
Music Selections: Sunrise, Afternoon Rain, Land Eternal
“The Showband from Tigerland” ................................................................................9:05
Directors: Bryan Mitchell, Dr. Jason Beghtol, Dr. Amy Langley
Drum Majors: L.J. Spight, Haley Brooke Geno, Evan Null
Adjunct Staff: Alan Alexander, Kent Hisaw
Program: Echoes of 55 Years
Music Selections: “Give It to Me Baby” by Michael Jackson, “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer, Samurai by DCI Cavaliers, and “When a Man Loves a Woman” by DCI Blue Devils
BANDS RETREAT (ALL BAND REPRESENTATIVES) – 9:15


1A Calhoun City
2A Bruce
2A Hamilton
2A Strayhorn
2A Water Valley
2A East Webster
3A Aberdeen
3A Independence
3A Kossuth
3A Belmont
3A Booneville
4A Mooreville
4A Shannon
4A New Albany
4A Amory
4A Itawamba AHS
5A Columbus
5A Caledonia
7A Tupelo
THE RATINGS PORTION AWARD CEREMONY WILL BE HELD AT 2:15 PM.
Best Drum Major
Class 1A
Class 2A
Class 3A
Class 4A
Class 5A
Class 6A
Class 7A
Best Percussion
Class 1A
Class 2A
Class 3A
Class 4A
Class 5A
Class 6A
Class 7A
Overall Outstanding Soloist
Overall Best Drum Major(s)
Overall Best Guard
Overall Best Percussion
Best Guard
Class 1A
Class 2A
Class 3A
Class 4A
Class 5A
Class 6A
Class 7A
Best Majorettes
Class 1A
Class 2A
Class 3A
Class 4A
Class 5A
Class 6A
Class 7A
CLASS 1A
3rd Place Band
2nd Place Band
1st Place Band
CLASS 2A
3rd Place Band
2nd Place Band
1st Place Band
CLASS 3A
3rd Place Band
2nd Place Band
1st Place Band
CLASS 4A
3rd Place Band
2nd Place Band
1st Place Band
CLASS 5A
3rd Place Band
2nd Place Band
1st Place Band
CLASS 6A
3rd Place Band
2nd Place Band
1st Place Band
CLASS 7A
3rd Place Band
2nd Place Band
1st Place Band



MAJOR AND FEATURE TWIRLER Bryan Mitchell – bpmitchell@nemcc.edu
DATE: Saturday, April 11, 2026
PLACE: Northeast Band Room
TIMES: Feature twirler (call for information)
3:00 – 3:30 P.M. Drum Major 3:30 – 5:00 P.M.
AUDITION PROCEDURE FOR DRUM MAJOR
1. Vocal commands: Attention, At ease, Horns up, Horns down, Mark time mark, band halt, band dismissed
2. Conducting: 2/4, 3//4, 4/4 – Marcato and legato
3. Salute
4. Routine to a selection of your choosing – maximum of 2 minutes. Mace is acceptable, but not required.
5. Extensive interview with the judges and directors.
Dr. Amy Langley - amlangley@nemcc.edu
DATE: Saturday, April 11, 2026
(Make-up date Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.)
PLACE: Bonner Arnold Coliseum
TIMES: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
AUDITION PROCEDURE FOR GUARD
Candidates will be taught flag fundamentals, marching style, and a flag routine upon arrival. Selection will be based on quickness of learning, appearance, and movement skills. Please bring your own practice flag (6’) and/or rifle. A meeting for candidates interested in rifle will be held immediately following guard auditions. The make-up audition is for those students who do not do well at the first audition or could not come on that day. Audition procedures and audition times will be the same as April 11th.
Bryan Mitchell – bpmitchell@nemcc.edu or Bethany Hannah - blnash@nemcc.edu
DATE: Saturday, April 11, 2025
(Make-up date Saturday, April 18, 2025, 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.)
PLACE: Northeast Band Room
TIMES: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
AUDITION PROCEDURE FOR TIGER DANCER
All candidates will be taught the same kick routine to be presented to the judges. The candidates that pass the kick routine will then be taught the same dance routine to be presented to the judges. Selection will be based on ability to dance and kick along with poise and beauty. Wear clothing that will be comfortable for the audition. Fitted shirts and gym shorts are appropriate. No biker shorts. Also wear tennis shoes and socks. The make-up audition is for those students who do not do well at the first audition or could not come on that day. Audition procedures and audition times will be the same as April 11th.
Bethany Hannah- blnash@nemcc.edu
Bryan Mitchell- bpmitchell@nemcc.edu
DATE: TBA (members have to be on the Tiger Dancer line in the fall)
PLACE: Northeast Band Room
TIMES: 9:00 A.M – 2:00 P.M.
All candidates for pom squad must already be a member of the Tiger Dancers. Candidates must be able to perform a leap and a double turn. Additional requirements (which will be included in the routine for that day) are: axle, leap, c-jump, or any combination of a turn. All candidates will be taught a dance routine to be performed for the judges.
SCORING IS BASED ON:
50% Dance 50% Kick Routine
Instrumental auditions may be set at any time by contacting one of the band directors listed below:
Bryan Mitchell
Northeast MS. Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd Booneville, MS 38829
662.720.7257 | bpmitchell@nemcc.edu
Dr. Jason Beghtol
Northeast MS. Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd Booneville, MS 38829
662.720.7360 | jwbeghtol@nemcc.edu
Dr. Amy Langley
Northeast MS. Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd Booneville, MS 38829
662.720.7358 | amlangley@nemcc.edu
Minimum Scholarship: $1,915/semester
For more information, contact: Bryan Mitchell, bpmitchell@nemcc.edu
Minimum Scholarship: $1,915/semester
For more information, contact: Dr. Amy Langley, amlangley@nemcc.edu
Minimum Scholarship: $957.50/semester Fall Semester Only
For more information, contact: Bryan Mitchell, bpmitchell@nemcc.edu
Minimum Scholarship: $957.50/semester Spring Semester Only
For more information, contact: Bryan Mitchell, bpmitchell@nemcc.edu
Minimum Scholarship: $1,915/semester
Additional scholarship money may be awarded through auditions. For more information, contact: Bryan Mitchell, bpmitchell@nemcc.edu

Bryan Mitchell, Dr. Jason Beghtol, Dr. Amy Langley .......................................... Directors
Dr. Amy Langley Color Guard
Bethany Hannah .............................................................................. Dance Choreographer
Kent Hisaw, Alan Alexander ........................................................................... Adjunct Staff
Haley Brooke Geno, Evan Null, L.J. Spight Drum Majors
Trinity Duncan, Laken Jourdan, Mackenzie Estrada, Seth Smith ............ Guard Captains
Marley Stevenson, Jordyn Wilson, Layla Pastis, Corley Carter Dancer Captains
Mackenzie Stevens, Kindle Rider, Sam King, Alissa Griffin, Amanda Gamez Percussion Captains

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Dr. Jason Beghtol ..................................................................Band, Music, Brass, Jazz Band
Dr. Amy Langley Band, Music, Woodwinds, Guard
Dr. Ray Harris ................................................................................ Music History, Keyboard
Dr. Amanda Murphy Mattox Music Theory, Woodwinds
Bryan Mitchell .................................................................. Band, Music, Percussion, Indoor
Chris Dunn Commerical Music, Campus Country