If you are a marching contest judge I encourage you to submit your bio to the Kentucky Band Judges Registry at kyband.com/judges . This is not only for 2020. Your available dates will be reset at the end of each year.

As of July 1, 2020 kyband.com is 20 years old. Thank you to everyone that has contributed to the success of this project.

Attention Kentucky Band Directors/Contest Hosts: if you were planning to host a marching band contest in 2020 and have recently decided to cancel your contest, please let me know. Send email to [email protected] or contact me through social media.

The 30th Annual Beechwood Festival of Bands will be streamed live online via BOXCAST on Saturday, October 17th! Click this link for more details and to purchase access to the stream! bit.ly/bwfobstream2020 kyband.com #wearebeechwood

Beechwood Festival of Bands online stream. The stream costs $10 and is good for the entire day! Link: bit.ly/bwfobstream2020

Barren Co. Marching Invitational October 17 Barren Co. is giving ticket purchase vouchers @ 2 per participant. They can only hold 730 capacity at the stadium. Tickets are $5, priority will be given to those with vouchers. They will live stream on YouTube. We will provide link.

Barren County Marching Contest Live Stream youtu.be/oKn7MPbdmtY

Schedule for Pulaski County Posted. kyband.com/event/pulaski-…

South Laurel Contest Canceled Due to guidance from their health department and school administration, the Cardinal Classic has been canceled.

Beechwood High School Visual Instructor Position kyband.com/news/beechwood…

2021 contest schedule kyband.com/contest-lineup…

I have completed a first draft of the new Guard and Percussion Judging Sheets. If you would like to view the sheets send me a message at [email protected] and I will send you a link. Nothing secret here I just want to know who is looking so I can get your feedback.

The KMEA Marching Band Classification list will be posted Monday evening. (8-23-2021) The list has been sent to participating directors and we are waiting for their review before the official list is released.

Preview Show at Christian Academy of Louisville - August 28 kyband.com/event/christia…

KMEA SMBC REGIONAL DRAW kyband.com/mb/2021-region…

KMEA SMBC Regional Quarterfinal Recaps Posted kyband.com/mb/scores/

Semifinals tickets (general admission) may be purchased on Saturday at any of the semifinals sites. Finals tickets (reserved seat) may be purchased at Kroger Field after 8:30 AM on Saturday, October 30. Gates open one hour prior to the first band’s performance.

Nominate your students for the Honors Percussion Ensemble or Drum Line with Dr. Greg Byrne and Julie Davila. Form at westkypercussion.org/more/honors-no…

KMEA State Marching Band Championships will be held at Eastern Kentucky University on October 29, 2022. Quarterfinals will be held on Saturday, October 22, and semifinals and finals will be on Saturday, October 29 in and around Richmond.

2023 Marching Band Contest Info. kyband.com/contest-lineup…