McPherson marching band leaders receiving Jeremy Frye award.

Baker University Department of Music

1A-5A Marching Band Festival

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 | Liston Stadium

Headshot

Dr. Frank Perez

Director of Bands, Associate Professor of Music

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.

2024 Results

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

Register by September 15

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

Download a Program

Download a Schedule

Past Programs

2023

2022

2021

2019

2018

2017

2016

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.

Please visit: CopyCatTresona, or Harry Fox.