2024 Performance Details

Benton High School Cardinal Marching Band  
Casey Summerfield-Solomon – Director of Bands
Dylan Aspelund – Assistant Director of Bands
Stacie Todd – Color Guard instructor
Sara Verduzco – Drumline Instructor
Drum Major –  Parker Lyle

“The Benton High School Cardinal Marching Band recently performed at Missouri Western Tournament of Champions. Last year they performed at Worlds of Fun.”

Field Show: "Pixels"
Soloist: Evan Blakley-Hitchcock – Trombone

Braymer Bobcat Marching Brigade 
Kaleb Christman – Director of Bands
Drum Major: Jacob Smith

“Representing the town of Braymer, MO, the Bobcat Brigade is excited to march at Cameron Marchfest. Led by first-year director Kaleb Christman, the band has marched and performed at home football games with selections of songs featured in Dreamwork’s hit franchise, Shrek. As Shrek himself warns trespassers to “Beware, Ogre” so too must we warn you to “Beware the Braymer Bobcat Marching Brigade.”

Parade: "Accidentally in Love," by Counting Crows

Cameron High School Marching Dragons (Exhibition ONLY)
Jacob Jennings – Director of Bands
Kayla Slagle – Assistant Director of Bands
Jean Eckert – Color Guard Coach
Drum Majors: Hallie Foster, Shelby Worth & Henley Taylor

Parade: “Aces of the Air”
Color Guard: “Queen of Hearts”
Drumline: “Drummin' with the Classics”
Field Show: "In the Cards"
Soloists: Gannon Hamilton – Alto sax

Central High School Blue and White Regiment
Lynnea Wooton – Director of Bands
Alex Caselman – Assistant Director of Bands
Chad Lippincott – Assistant Director of Bands
Jillian Hoppe – Color Guard Coach
Drum Major: Ivan Chatfield

“The Central High School Blue & White Regiment, hailing from St. Joseph, MO, has a long tradition of musical strength. The bands program at Central consists of two concert bands, two jazz bands, percussion ensemble, indoor color guard and drumline, winter guard, and the Blue and White Regiment. Central is frequently earning top ratings in their ensembles and is excited to be part of the day!.”

Color Guard: "9 to 5," by Dolly Parton
Field Show: "Stained Glass" 

Chillicothe High School Marching Hornets
Sarah Cavanah – Director of Bands
James Cookinham –  Assistant Director of Bands
Mary Garr –  Color Guard Coach
Drum majors: Zoey Warren and Danika Harkins

"The Chillicothe High School Marching Hornets have enjoyed competing at MarchFest in Cameron and are thrilled to be here once again this year! The Chillicothe High School band program also features a highly rated jazz ensemble and symphonic band. The Marching Hornets are also showcasing their brand new uniforms today! Please welcome the Chillicothe Marching Hornets!”

Parade: "Emblem of Unity"
Color Guard: “How to Train Your Dragon”
Field Show: "How to Train Your Dragon"
Soloist: Alton Keller

Chillicothe Middle School 8th Grade Marching Hornets
Sarah Cavanah – Director of Bands
James Cookinham –  Assistant Director of Bands
Drum majors: Zoey Warren and Danika Harkins

"This year marks the first year of the Chillicothe 8th Grade Marching Hornets participating in Cameron MarchFest. This year marks the second year of marching experience for these students, but their first in competition. Having already placed 2nd in middle school Class 4 parade competition at Carrollton Band Day, each student is excited to bring to you the best that Chillicothe has to offer! ”

Parade: "Gallant Entry"

Clinton County R3 Marching Tigers      
Aaron Guyer – Director
Haley Short – Guard Coach
Callie McFadden – Guard Coach
Drum Majors – Allie Roberson & Elizabeth Carnie 

“"The CCR3 Marching Tigers are from Plattsburg Missouri. Our band has shown tremendous growth over the last couple years earning 2nd place in parade at the MWSU Homecoming Parade and 3rd place for Indoor Percussion at Cameron MarchFest last year. This year so far the Tigers have also earned 2nd place for their drumline performance at Carrollton Band Day."

Parade: "September"
Drumline: "Color Blocks"
Field Show: "Family Game Night"
Soloist: Nathan Curtis 

Clinton High School Pride Marching Band
Pat Miles– Director of Bands
Katie Klinksick –  Assistant Director of Bands
Makenzie Lewis –  Color Guard Instructor
Raymond Houts –  Drumline Instructor
Drum majors: Sam Baughman & Braeden Walters

"The Clinton High School Pride Bands are known regionally and nationally for consistently turning in performances of high quality. The marching bands have been a part of featured halftimes for the Alamo Bowl, and the Sugar Bowl, as well as performing at various university marching festivals and regional contests. The Jazz Bands have consistently placed among the best at many university Jazz festivals over many past seasons. The pep band has attended the Show-Me Showdown tournament for many years. The Symphonic band has also attended and competed at Festival Disney and Universal Studios, and consistently achieves highest ratings available."

Color Guard: "Imagine"
Drumline: "Imagine"
Field Show: "Imagine"
Soloist: Bryce Bade –  Alto Sax; Alex Markham –  Mellophone

DeKalb High School Tiger Pride Band
Angie King – Director of Bands
Drum majors: Michaela Copeland & Miley Phillips

"The Tiger Pride Band recently was selected to travel to Columbia, Missouri to perform for the state basketball quarterfinals."

Field Show: "Hawaii 5-0, Big Bang Theory, I'll Be There For You (Theme from Friends)"
Soloist: Bryce Bade –  Alto Sax; Alex Markham –  Mellophone

East Buchanan Bulldog Marching Band
Christian Estella – Director of Bands

"East Buchanan High School is located in Gower Missouri. The band is under the new direction of Mr. Christian Estella. The band is led by drum major Elizabeth Newell and color guard captains Karlee Maudlin and Jordyn Allen. ."
       
Parade: “Notre Dame Fight Song", "Don't You Forget About Me"        

Excelsior Springs Tiger Pride Marching Band
Garrett Jones & Brett Morris – Directors
Jennie Garza – Color Guard Instructor
Jack Dearing & Leslie Vassmer – Drum Majors       

"This May the band will be traveling to Omaha, NE to perform"

Drumline: “Espresso”     
Indoor Guard: “How To Train Your Dragon"
Field Show: How To Train Your Dragon
Soloist: Liam Hedding and Charis Dearing - Mellophone Duet; Austin Collins - Trumpet Solo

Gallatin Bulldog Pride Marching Band
John Salehi – Director of Bands
Payton Dollins – Drumline Tech
Jessica Devaul – Color Guard Coaches
Valentina Green– Drum Major

"This year, the marching band has come out strong with a showing at Carrollton Band Day. We are excited to continue the growth we had as musicians and, more importantly, as individuals."
       
Parade: "Last Friday Night"
Drumline: "X-Terrestrial"
Color Guard: “Cruisin' for a Bruisin'"
Field Show: "Eras of the Dark Knight"
Soloist: Hannah Borges & Laramie Fenimore

Grandview High School Blue & Gold Brigade
Charles Jakes – Director
Ethan Cartee, Chad Fischer, Ryan Robinson (Drumline) – Associate Directors
Keara Simmons – Color Guard Coach
Mariah Robinson-Presley, Halo Nunn, Marissa Presley – Robinson & Asher Mora Field Show Drum Majors

“The Blue & Gold Brigade is a completely volunteer organization meeting outside the regular school day. Every morning, rehearsals begin at 6:10 AM. The band also practices on Thursday evenings. They are currently in their 40th year of this unique format.”

Drumline: “Elements"
Color Guard: "The Dollhouse"
Field Show: "The Elements"
Soloists: Lincoln Corley - Flugel; Sereniti Coker-Akinmoladun - Color Guard; Aleya Dailey 

Kearney Bulldog Marching Band 
Chris Heil – Director
Jamie Heil – Director
Dalton Haberman – Director
Bev Springer – Guard Sponsor

“The Bulldog Marching Band placed 1st in class 4 parade last year and won was Grand Champion of the 2022 NWMSU Homecoming Parade. 

 Parade: California Girls

Lathrop High School Marching PRIDE Band
JoCatherine Prisby – Director of Bands    
Drum Majors: Emma McGregor and Gracie Rindom

"The Lathrop Band Program has developed a tradition of superior performance. Each year, The LHS Symphonic PRIDE Band is honored to host the composer Mr. Gary Gaclstatter (coordinator of Music and Director of Bands at MERAMEC college in St. Louis) as a guest clinician. We are very proud that half our members participate in District Solo and Ensemble Festival, as well as area Honor Bands throughout the year. The Marching PRIDE regularly places our area marching competitions and strives to bring our creatively unique style to every performance opportunity! It brings our program great PRIDE to regularly see graduates earn music scholarships to help make their dreams of higher education a reality. No matter the venue, from marching band to wind ensemble, the Lathrop Band Program makes a commitment to every member to deliver our personal best every time we approach our instruments.”

Field Show: “Million Dollar Quartet" Inspired by the impromptu 1956 recording session that brought together rock ‘N’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.  Show Order-Blue Suede Shoes, Ring of Fire, Jailhouse Rock and Great Balls of Fire.

Lawson High School Blazing Cardinal Marching Band
Sam Riley – Director
Heather Koeberl – Guard Coach
Hunter Thompson, Gabrielle Knoch – Drum Majors
       
“The Lawson Blazing Cardinal Marching Band puts on a exciting and engaging field shows for their home crowd and festival audiences. In 2023, the band placed second at Tournament of Champions. This year's band will be performing at MMEA. ”

Drumline: "Clocks" and "Viva La Vida"
Color Guard: We are the Dreamers
Field Show: Hoist the Sail! Pirates of the Caribbean, Wellerman, Come Sail Away
Soloists: Haley Lewis, Elena Mason & Jadon Hussey

Liberty North Screaming Eagles
Shane Fuller - Director of Bands
Justin Doss - Associate Director of Bands
Michael Dragen - Assistant Director
Christian Woods - Assistant Director
Jill Endaya -  Percussion  Instructor
Abby Foehrkold - Assistant Director
Amy Hall - Color Guard Coach
Jessica Woods – Assistant Color Guard Coach
Addison Krop, Miranda McArtor, Joe Seilnacht – Drum Majors

“The Screaming Eagles were Grand Champions at Cameron Marchfest in 2021 and 2022. The group recently performed in Orlando Florida at Disney World and Universal Studios. The Liberty North Wind Symphony performed at the 2018 and 2023 Missouri Music Educators Conference. ”

Drumline: Grease is the Word
Field Show: Grease is the Word- Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin', Hopelessly Devoted to You, You're the One that I Want       
Soloists: Seth Nickel - Clarinet; Joe Seilnacht - Tenor Sax; Kayla Nelson - Mellophone

Maryville Marching Spoofhounds
Benoit (Ben-Wah) Gauthier – Director
Ryan Edwards – Director
Alyssa Pace – Color Guard Instructor
Isaiah Schieber & Aydnn King – Drum Major

Drumline: “Spoofhounds on the Range"
Color Guard: “This is Me"
Field Show: “SUPERNOVA" 
Soloists: Liam Kessler - Tenor; Mallory Coffelt - Trumpet; Bella White - Trombone

Maysville Pride Marching Band 
Curtis Stalker – Director of Bands
Kaylee Price - Colorguard Instructor
Echo Ellis - Assistant Guard Instructor
Bob Denny, Keely Hardin – Drum Majors

“The Maysville Pride Marching Band is under the direction of Curtis Stalker and Drum Majors Bob Denny and Keely Hardin. After their Branson Trip over the summer, the students are excited to finish their 2024 marching season with pride at Cameron Marchfest. ”

Parade: "Levitating"
Drumline: "The Greatest Show"
Color Guard: "Fur Elise Remix"
Field Show: "Viva La Vida", "Levitating", "All In"

Mid-Buchanan Marching Dragons
Colton Butcher  – Director of Bands
Kim Hord  – Color Guard Coach
Erika Boies  – Assistant Color Guard Coach
Aedan McElwee  – Drum Major

Drumline: James Bond Theme
Field Show: "Incognito"
Soloist: Kristin Schaeffer - Trumpet

Norborne Pirate Band     
Daniel Long - Band Director
Hannah Woodward - Color Guard Director
Emma Owen  – Color Guard Assistant
Kristin Waters – Drum Majors

“Introducing the Norborne Band, a vibrant and versatile ensemble distinguished by their excellence across multiple disciplines, including parade, indoor drumline, and indoor colorguard. In 2023, their outstanding achievements showcased their talent and hard work: they earned 5th place in parade at CMU Band Day and 3rd place at Cameron March, while their indoor drumline secured impressive 5th and 4th places at Carrollton and CMU Band Day respectively, and a notable 2nd place at Cameron MarchFest. The indoor color guard demonstrated exceptional skill, winning 1st place at both Carrollton and CMU Band Day and achieving 2nd at Cameron Marchfest. The band also made waves in 2022 with a memorable performance at the Autozone Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. The Norborne Band’s dedication to their craft and their continued pursuit of excellence make them a standout force in the world of competitive marching arts. ”

Parade: "Carry On Wayward Son"
Drumline: "Carry On Wayward Son"
Color Guard: "Level Complete" 

North Shelby Marching Raiders
Lane Blackford –  Director of Bands
Lara Jones –  Color Guard Coach
Emma Christine –  Drum Majors

"The North Shelby Marching Raiders consists of winds, percussion, and color guard totaling 32 students. Last year, the Marching Raiders received 1st and 2nd place awards in every event they competed in at Central Methodist University Band Day and the Macon Marching Festival."

Parade: "Handclap" & " Tantrums"
Drumline: "Groove Thang" & "Drums 'n Roses"
Color Guard: "Greased Lightnin' "
Field Show: Millenium Mayhem feat. "I Knew You Were Trouble",  "Roar", "Handclap"
Soloist: Hazel Yoder - Trumpet

Orrick Bearcat Marching Band
Jayson Moll – Director       

“The Orrick bearcat marching band is made up of 7-12 grade students at Orrick high school. The band performs at home football and basketball games during the year. Last year the marching band placed at Carrollton band day, Central Methodist band day, and Cameron marchfest. The band also received a 1 rating at MSHSAA large ensemble music festival last spring. ”

Parade: "Centuries"    
Drumline:  "Click it or Stick it"
Color Guard: Golden Hour

Park Hill Trojan Marching Band 
Max Meigel [MY-gull], David Potter, & Rebecca Stapfer & Dr. Jeff Hewitt– Band Directors
Sam Moore – Percussion Instructor
Alex Karst & Alec Lamb – Percussion Technicians
Chelsea Mogg – Color Guard Director
Katie Blankenship & Katie Guard – Color Guard assistants
Robert Langenfield – Drill Designer
Hayden Nelson, Erik Mason & Madi Timmer – Drum Majors

"The Trojan Marching Band has served as the musical ambassadors for Park Hill High School for over 60 years. The Park Hill bands perform annually at local, regional, and state festivals. Their 2023 competitive slate included performances at Smith-Cotton, Lee’s Summit North, and Cameron High Schools. In addition to the marching band, Park Hill includes three curricular concert bands, a jazz ensemble, pep band, and various other small ensembles.”

Drumline: "Fire Swan"
Field Show: "Fire Swan" feat. music of Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky
Soloists: Hayden Nelson – Soprano Saxophone; Gabe Epps – Trumpet; James Price – Trombone; Josie Livingston – Flute

Rock Port Marching Blue Jays   
Abby Palmer – Director of Bands
Sophia Storm – Drum Major

“The Rock Port Marching Blue Jay's kicked off their marching year at Hamburg Popcorn days, followed by Richardson County Fair Parade, Carrollton Band Day, and their latest competition, Clarinda Band Jamboree. The band is one of the only 1A schools in Northwest Missouri that competes in parade, field, and indoor auxiliary! ” 

Parade: "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" & "Take On Me"
Color Guard: "Toxic"
Field Show: "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go," "Come Sail Away," & "Take On Me"
Soloists: Ryan Lucas - Trumpet; Jaymes Herron - Tenor Sax

Smithville Warrior Marching Band
Tom Brockman – Director
Jack Malo – Associate Director
Connor McNair – Assistant Director
Kristy Seabaugh – Color Guard Director
Heather Prince – Assistant Color Guard Director         
Ally Pottebaum and Alexa Jagodzinksi – Drum Majors

“The Warrior Marching Band is made up of 123 high school band and color guard members. The Directors of the Warrior Marching Band are; Tom Brockman, Jack Malo (may-low), and Connor McNair. The Color Guard Coaches are Kristy Humbard and Heather Prince. The program has had many high ranking performances at the local and state level. In 2023, they traveled to Orlando, FL and had multiple performances at Universal Studios."

Drumline: "Chronoshift"
Color Guard: “Beautiful Things"
Field Show: "Gone too Soon" Iconic artists that left us too early but left a lasting impact on music.         
Soloists: Kendra Fox - Horn; Mitch Collins - Trumpet; Judd Miller - Guitar 

South Harrison Marching Bulldogs
Wiliam Licop – Director of Bands
Aaron Morley – Assistant Director
Lauren Spurling & Piper Carver – Drum Majors

“Most recently the South Harrison Marching Band competed in the Tournament of Champions at MoWest. In January the South Harrison Concert Band performed at MMEA.

Parade: "Bad Romance"
Drumline: "We Found Drum!"
Color Guard: "Diamonds" 
Field Show: The Music of Billy Joel
Soloist:  percussion feature; trumpet solo

Staley Falcon Brigade and Diamonds
Maera Mitchell– Director of Bands
Jonathan Kroeger – Band Director
Candice Hill – Percussion Instructor
Rosaria Maenza & Addison Kimmel – Color Guard Instructors
Emily Henke, Madalinn Gaul & Alexis Hilbert – Drum Majors

"The Falcon Brigade and Diamonds is an all inclusive performance ensemble representing the whole of Staley Nation. This year, the band has been selected to represent the state of Missouri in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC in May of 2025."

Color Guard: "All that Glitters"
Field Show: "All that Glitters"
Soloists: Trombone Soli; Cooper Tolin - Mellophone

Stewartsville Cardinal Pride
John Welter – Director
Chris Todd – Assistant Band Director

“The Cardinal Pride Band is made up of students from grades 7-12 and represents over half of the school population.”

Parade: El Tiburon

William Chrisman Blue and Gold Brigade
Joe Sisco – Director 
Samantha Stevens – Assistant Director
Roger Caliman – Percussion Specialist
Laney Burkham– Color Guard Coach
Addi Dunham & Maya Saldivar – Drum Majors

“The WCHS Blue and Gold Brigade is proud to represent William Chrisman High School and the Independence School District in marching festivals around the Midwest."

Field Show: "Changing States: Ice, Water, Steam"

Winston Redbird Marching Band
Brittany Enyeart - Band Director

“The Winston Redbird Marching Band is made up of 7-12th grade students. Winston has participated in Cameron Marchfest for the last 5 years and received 3rd place in Indoor Drumline last year.”

Drumline: Vampire