The 33^rd Annual Neewollah Marching Band Festival will be held Saturday, October 29, 2011 and is hosted by Neewollah, Inc., and Independence USD 446. The Festival is approved by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA), which has reciprocating approvals with neighboring states. 

The Grand Parade occurs downtown in the morning and is a pass-in-review competition for rating and/or critique. The Field Competition is held after the Grand Parade at Shulthis Stadium in Riverside Park. Bands are divided into four classes according to band size and compete for the following awards:

            Outstanding Percussion

            Outstanding Drum Major

            Outstanding Colorguard

            Best in Class

            Grand Champion, 2^nd, and 3^rd place overall

Bands are also welcome to come and march in the parade without being judged or critiqued at no charge. If you choose to enter the Field Competition, your group is required to participate in the Grand Parade. This requirement is per the Neewollah Board of Directors. Please understand this requirement when considering participation. 

Directions

Admission Prices

Performance Schedule

Judging Panel

Percussion: Jim Clanton, Sapulpa, OK

Colorguard: Megan Dotson, Webb City, MO

General Effect: Ron Lewis, Van Buren, AR

Visual: Doug Whitten, Pittsburg, KS

Music: Lindsey Williams, Lawrence, KS

Host Website & Contact Information

Co-chairs:

Stephanie Groth          sgroth@altoonamidway.org 

Toni Jabben                 tjabben@indyschools.com   

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