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50th Annual Newark Marching Band Invitational


EVENT PROGRAM - CLICK HERE


​GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE & TIME
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00am

LOCATION
White Field, Newark, Ohio

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS
Facebook event

ADMISSION COST
CASH AND CARD ARE ACCEPTED!
$10.00 - general admission
Children 8 & under - FREE!

ADJUDICATOR AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Accessible and adjudicator parking will be at the paved lot immediately north of the grandstands. Please see the map below.

FREE SPECTATOR PARKING & SHUTTLE
Spectators should plan to park at Newark High School and use the provided school bus shuttles to reach White Field. Parking near the stadium is EXTREMELY limited and at your own risk. There will be signs at the at the primary arrival points directing spectators to the primary parking area. Please see the SHOW MAP (below) to see the exact parking location.
School bus shuttles will begin running at 8:00am and will stop at 4:00pm. 
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Director's logistical schedule
​
10:05am - National Anthem, Pride of Newark Squad Leaders
10:15am - Meadowbrook
10:30am - Cambridge
10:45am - Heath
11:00am - River View
11:15am - BREAK
11:30am - Licking Valley
11:45am - London
12:00pm - Logan Elm
12:15pm - West Jefferson
12:30pm - Indian Valley
12:45pm - TABULATION - B/C Awards - LUNCH BREAK
1:30pm - Delaware Hayes
1:45pm - Pickerington Central
2:00pm - Licking Heights
2:15pm - Grove City
2:30pm - Big Walnut
2:45pm - Hilliard Bradley
3:00pm - TABULATION
3:05pm - Pride of Newark
3:20pm - AA Awards


Awards

Class C
Best Percussion - 
Best Auxiliary - 
2nd Place -
1st Place - 

Class B
Best Percussion -
Best Auxiliary -
3rd Place -
2nd Place -
1st Place - 

Class B/C Awards
Outstanding Visual - 
Outstanding Auxiliary - 
Outstanding General Effect - 
Outstanding Percussion - 
Outstanding Music - 

​B/C Grand Champion - 

Class AA
 Outstanding Visual -
Outstanding Auxiliary -

Outstanding General Effect -
Outstanding Percussion -

Outstanding Music -
​3rd Place -

2nd Place -

 AA ​Grand Champion -

Concession Items
CASH AND CARD ARE ACCEPTED!

Marching Taco 6
Nachos 3
Nachos w/Pulled Pork 6
Extra cheese 1
Texas Roadhouse Pulled pork sandwich 6
Bob Evans Biscuit & Gravy 4
Hot dog 3
Pizza 2
Pickles 1
Chips 1
Airhead Extremes 3
Candy 2
Water 2
Soda 2
Powerade 3
R&M Donuts 1


INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPATING DIRECTORS

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
All directors will receive a welcome packet including schedule, meal vouchers (for directing staff and drivers), and event map. 
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ADJUDICATORS
Music - David Bode
Music - Brian Monroe
Visual - Patrick Garey
General Effect - Phillip Louden
General Effect - Scott Tennant
Percussion - Bruce Nist Jr. 
Color Guard - Dave Stinson
​​Timing & Penalties - Chris Kuhn
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EMERGENCY REPAIRS
C.A. House will have a representative on-site to assist with any last minute needs.

BAND VIDEOS
An SD card with a video of your bands performance will be provided free of charge. 

STADIUM POWER
White Field is NOT approved for use of stadium power. Please bring appropriate generation sources for your performances.

FIELD INFORMATION
White Field is an artificial surface that was installed in 2021. Please note the 2-4" cement curb around portions of the field. Field entry/exit for large items is flat however! 
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SEVERE WEATHER PLAN
In the event of severe weather:
-Spectators will be evacuated to the area underneath the stadium.
-The performing group on the contest field will be evacuated to the locker rooms underneath the stadium.
-Performing groups that are warming up will take shelter underneath the highway overpass.
-All other groups will be asked to seek shelter in their school buses or personal vehicles. 

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
All volunteers should park off-site. Please utilize side streets (if you are reporting before the shuttle begins at 8:00am) or the shuttle from the NHS Student Parking Lot. 

Student Volunteer Listing
Job Description - Director Check-in/Water
​Job Description - Runner
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