Tiger Ambush Classic

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The Tiger Ambush Classic is an afternoon/evening contest open to any band that applies. Bands are divided into four classes by band size and compete for awards in Outstanding Winds, Percussion, Color Guard, and Grand Champion. 1A/2A bands only compete against each other, and 3A/4A bands only compete against each other. 2 awards ceremonies are held and 2 grand champions are named. Judging is based on sheets designed by the Bands of America.

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Class 1A
3:30 Wesclin
3:45 Salem
4:00 St. Charles
4:15 Mater Dei
4:30 St. Charles West

Class 2A
4:45 Auburn
5:00 Mehlville
5:15 Seckman
5:30 Break
5:45 1A/2A Awards

Class 3A
7:00 Highland
7:15 Breese Central
7:30 Rockwood Summit
7:45 Belleville East
8:00 Mascoutah
8:15 Timberland
8:30 Edwardsville (Exhibition)

9:00 3A Awards

Dave Monesmith – Former Director Ben Davis HS
Shawn Humphries – Band Director in Perry Township, IN, formerly Director of Bands at New Palestine HS.
Troy Peterson – Former Director Kickapoo High School, currently the Drury University Marching Band Director
Carrie Gentry – Gold medalist with Pride of Cincinnati, guard instructor at Plainfield HS, Indiana. Clinician and adjudicator for the past 10 years.
Sherri Peterson – Colorguard director and drill designer for Kickapoo High School
Wanda Conway – Instructor and Judge for WGI, BOA, and DCI
Jeff Huffman – Avon High School, Center Grove High School