2026 Adjudication Panel

Music Ensemble - John Easley
Music Effect - Trevor Rundell
Visual Ensemble - Bill Castillo
Visual Effect - Lee Gibson
Color Guard - Matt Bearden
Percussion - Jimmy Haskell

Overall Commentary - Nate Hughes

Head Judge - Jim Reed

 

2026 FAQ

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Q. What are the ticket prices?
A. Ticket prices are TBD                    

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Q. Will there be electricity/power at the field?
A. Yes, there will be reliable power at field level on the front 50.

Q. Will videos be provided?
A. A complimentary video recording through competition suite will be provided to each band.

Q. Where is Station Camp HS?
A. Station Camp High School is located at 1040 Bison Trail in Gallatin, TN 37066. Off Exit 12 on Vietnam Veterans Parkway/Hwy 386. We are about 30 minutes north of Nashville.

Q. Who are the judges for the competition?
A. Our World Class judging panel for 2026 has been confirmed!

• Music Ensemble - John Easley

• Music Effect - Trevor Rundell

• Visual Ensemble - Bill Castillo

• Visual Effect - Lee Gibson

• Color Guard - Matt Bearden

• Percussion - Jimmy Haskell

• Overall Commentary - Nate Hughes

• Head Judge - Jim Reed

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Q. What awards are given out at SCMI?
A. We give out 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards in each class, as well as overall guard, percussion, music, visual awards,  Most Entertaining Band, Best Pit Crew, Spirit Award (based on Sportsmanship), and Sweepstakes Awards in Small and Large Divisions.

Q. How are classes determined?
A. We divide the contest into classes based on total musicians (Winds & Percussion) once we reach the entry deadline.

Q. Will there be medical help available, if needed?
A. Yes! We will have EMT’s and nurses available all day for first aid, and there is an emergency room available less than a mile from campus should the need arise.

Q.What about food?
A. We will have an OUTSTANDING hospitality area for directors, staff, and drivers. Our concessions for parents and students are also outstanding as well.

Q. Oh no! What if it rains?
A. We have dealt with some rain over the years.  We will move the contest into the auditorium, where it will become an exhibition for music comments only.  Only those groups who perform their full show outside are considered for class awards.