Paragould - McDonald's Marching Invitational
Paragould, Arkansas
October 10, 2009

The Paragould PRIDE Band would like to thank you for considering the oldest and most continuous marching competition in Arkansas, now in its 27th year, The Paragould - McDonald's Marching Invitational. 

 

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General Admission $5

Registered Bands

Class A
Gosnell, AR
East Poinsett County, Lepanto, AR
Hoxie, AR

Class AA
Piggott, AR
Valley View, Jonesboro AR
Westside, Jonesboro, AR
Bartlett, TN

Class AAA
Walnut Ridge, AR
Campbell, MO
Obion County Central, Troy, TN

Class AAAA
Wynne, AR
Morrilton, AR
Jonesboro, AR

Class AAAAA

Adjudicators for The Paragould – McDonald’s Marching Invitational are selected by the contest staff. Each adjudicator must possess the highest level of competence and fairness and have a solid reputation among fellow music educators.

Scoring:

Music Performance (25% each judge) 50%
Visual Performance 20%
General Effect 20%
Percussion 5%
Colorguard 5% 

2009 Band Classifications

A 1-24 Winds/Percussion
AA 25-44 Winds/Percussion
AAA 45-69 Winds/Percussion
AAAA  70-95 Winds/Percussion
AAAAA 96 + Winds/Percussion

Adjudicators-

Music Judge- Mr. Steve Smyth, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Music Judge- Mr. Tom Broussard, Jackson High School, Jackson, MO
Visual Judge- Mr. Jon Schultz, Lake Hamilton High School, Pearcy, AR
General Effect- Mr. Christian Carichner, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR; Academy Drum & Bugle Corps
Percussion- Mr. Adam Clay, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN; Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps
Colorguard- Mrs. Laura Pollard, Maumelle,
AR Drum Majors- Mr. Derrick Fox, Parkway North High School, St. Louis, MO

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Richie Williams - Competition Manager - rwilliams@paragould.k12.ar.us