Baker University Department of Music
1A-5A Marching Band Festival
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 | Liston Stadium
Jeremy Frye Grand Champion Trophy
Congratulations, McPherson High School Bullpup Band
Winners of the 2024 Jeremy Frye Grand Champion Trophy
Congratulations to all the performers.
We look forward to seeing everyone again in October 2025!
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
Marching Festival
Baker University and the Baker University Bands will host the annual Baker University 1A-5A Marching Band Festival at Liston Stadium on the Baker University campus. The Baker University Band Department and Meyer Music will sponsor this year’s festival.
Marching bands, color guards, and drum lines are invited to participate in this KSHSAA-approved event for KSHSAA member schools only. Each ensemble will receive a rating and comments from each judge. The Jeremy Frye Grand Championship Trophy will be awarded to the highest-scoring band in the festival. Ensembles may choose to participate for “comments only” and receive no rating.
Registration
Each director will receive an official Marching Band Festival packet (schedule, map, and so on) one to two weeks before the festival.
Entry fees:
- Marching band $175
- Color guard $75
- Drum line $75
Entry fees are not refundable after deadline date.
Admission Price
Free to all spectators. Bring a friend!
2024 Performance Schedule & Program
2024 Adjudicators
Darrell Cox, Retired Instrumental Music Instructor
Chris Miertschin, Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Bethel College
Jeff Smikahl, Director of Bands at Olathe East High School
Custom Arrangements
If you are using custom arrangements, you are required to obtain the appropriate copyright permission/licenses.