Event Information

The 19th Annual Palmetto Ridge Marching Band Invitational, an FMBC Regional Event, and Drumline Battle will be held at Palmetto Ridge High School. Our Competition will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Palmetto Ridge High School located at 1655 Victory Lane Naples, Florida.

TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE
Admission is $15, Parking is free.

Event Program

Performance Schedule

Director's Guide

Site & Stadium Maps

Concessions Menu

Classification

Participating bands will be classified according to the total number of students in each band. As per FMBC rules, bands will be permitted to move up in class at any Regional through the end of October.

The classifications will be as followed: ​
Exhibition (Ratings Only)
Class 1A (1-45 Students)
Class 2A (46-70 Students)
Class 3A (71-101 Students)
Class 4A (102-120 Students)
Class 5A (121+ Students)

Adjudication 

All participating bands will have the opportunity to speak with the judges during critique.  There is no critique provided for the Drumline Battle.​

2023 Judging Panel:
Ind. Music - Jerry Robertson
Ensemble Music - Ivan Wansley
GE Music - Dan Dubay
Ind. Visual - Aaron Stone
Ensemble Visual - Greg King
GE Coordination - Alan Smith
Percussion - Ron Lambert
Auxiliary - Jenny Barker

Drumline Judging Panel:
Ron Lambert
​Troy Jones

Marching Band Awards

• Best in Class Trophy presented in each class for: Music, Visual, GE, Percussion, and Auxiliary
• Placement Trophy presented to all participating bands for each competitive class
• Grand Champion, 1st Runner Up, and 2nd Runner Up Trophy presented to the three highest scoring bands regardless of class

Drumline Battle Awards

• Best in Caption Trophy presented to each drumline for: Cymbal Line, Bass Line, Snare Line, Tenor Line, and Showmanship
• Placement Trophy presented to every participating drumline

Grand Champions

2022 - Barron Collier B.C. Blue!
2021 - Golden Gate Marching Titans
2019 - Barron Collier B.C. Blue!
2018 - Naples Golden Eagle Marching Band
2017 - West Broward Marching Band
2016 - John I. Leonard Mighty Lancer Band
2015 - West Broward Marching Band
2014 - Braden River Marching Band
2013 - J.P. Taravella Marching Trojans
2012 - J.P. Taravella Marching Trojans

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