The Third Annual Arapahoe Marching Band Festival is sponsored by the Arapahoe Band Boosters. The competition is open to all high schools. Incomplete shows will not be penalized. This contest is sanctioned by the Colorado Bandmasters Association. Please refer to all CBA rules as posted on the CBA website.

Each band will receive a DVD of their performance. Finalist bands will receive a second DVD of their finals performance.

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Prelims: Adults-$10, Students-$5
Finals: Adults-$10, Students-$5
Combo: Adults-$18, Students-$8
Children under 5 are admitted free.

Tickets will be available at the gate on the competition date. Pit personnel will be allowed to enter and exit the field with their band at no charge. CBA staff passes will be honored.

Bands will perform in reverse order of their entrance fee/postmark, in combination with last year's placement for the preliminary competition. Bands will be scheduled in 15 minute intervals, with appropriate breaks for the judges. Equipment movement on and off the field will be included in the 15 minute time allowance. All CBA timing rules will be in effect.

Rob James (Music – G.E.) – Kentucky
Dave Fodor (Music – G.E.) - Illinois
Gary Hall (Music Individual/Ensemble) – Wyoming
Rick Shaw (Music Ensemble/Individual) – Colorado
Nate Holland (Visual – G.E./Ensemble) – Maryland
Mike Turner (Visual Ensemble/G.E.) – California
Dwight Emmert (Visual Individual) – Indiana
Eric Hollenbeck (Percussion) – Colorado
William Chumley (Color Guard) - Colorado
Wayne Manzanares (Chief Judge) – Colorado
Bruce Fox (Timing and Penalties) – Colorado

Arapahoe High School

Dr. Ed Cannava - Director of Bands - ecan11@msn.com
Tom Haller - President, Arapahoe Band Boosters - Abemsdad@aol.com 

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