2026 GCMI Contest Date:
OCTOBER 17, 2026
Schedule/Past Results:
We would like to formally invite you and your band program to the 40th Annual Gibson County Marching Invitational to be held on October 17, 2026. We pride ourselves on a world class judging panel, great hospitality, and hopefully what proves to be one of the best learning experiences that you can find for both you and your students. We would be honored if you would join us at Gibson County on October 17th!
Entry Form/Past Results:
Entry Form
Below is the online entry form for the 2026 Gibson County Marching Invitational. Performance Order is determined by the original time-stamp of your initial registration. Registrations can be updated once more information concerning your numbers and program information become available. The original time-stamp will be used for performance order regardless of the number of updates that you provide. We hope that you will choose to be a part of the 2026 GCMI on October 17th!
2026 GCMI Registered Bands:
Contest Information:
Registered Bands:
Adamsville HS
Camden Central HS
Crockett County HS
Dyersburg HS
FACS
Jackson Christian HS
Lewisburg HS
McEwen HS
McNairy HS
Munford HS
Ripley HS
South Gibson HS
Southaven HS
Scotts Hill HS
Union City HS
Waverly HS
Exhibition - Gibson County High School
2026 Adjudicators:
Prelims:
Music IND - Dave Kaiser
Music Ensemble - Tim Kovarak
Music GE - Robert (Bob) Fischer
Visual Ind - Ken Martinson
Visual Ensemble - Jonathan Lischak
Visual GE - Marlyn Strickland
Guard - Travis Speice
Percussion - Kris Logue
Drum Major - Sharon Sewell
For Finals:
Music IND -Tim Kovarak
Music Ensemble - Robert (Bob) Fischer
Music GE - Dave Kaiser
Visual Ind - Jonathan Lischak
Visual Ensemble - Marlyn Strickland
Visual GE - Travis Speice
Guard - Ken Martinson
Percussion - Kris Logue
Drum Major - Sharon Sewell
***All judges will switch captions for finals with the exception of percussion (box to field) and drum major.
What to expect:
Prelims/Finals Format
Field Judges
A nationally recognized panel
Awards will be given in each class for:
Band, Color Guard, Percussion, and Drum Major
GREAT HOSPITALITY!
Stadium:
GCMI Contest Schedule