Performance Time: 12:00 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Major: Sofia Tudor
Director: Tim Hauser

Assistant Director: Anders Rahkola

Winds & Brass Staff: Athens Dress, Jeme Richards

Percussion Staff: Nat Barnish, Ethan Turja-Hubbard, Elinor Davis

Color Guard Staff: Lexi Skog, Carli Martin-Kriegel, Lindsey Cerisier

Music Arrangements: Tim Hauser

Drill Design: Phil Snyder

Percussion Arrangements: Nat Barnish

Show: The Depths Below
The Depths Below dives into an epic adventure gone wrong: A band of sailors embark, reeled in by a beautiful melody, only to slip under the siren’s spell…
Music Selections: 

Leave Her Johnny, traditional 

Into The Unknown by Aurora, Idina Menzel

Sweet Dreams by Eurhythmics

Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo

Young and Beautiful, by Lana Del Rey

Nightmare, by Avenged Sevenfold

Can't Help Falling in Love, by Elvis Presley, as performed by Diana Ankudinova

Performance Time: 12:15 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Myles Cole & Evyn Morari  
Directors: Steve Johnson & Grant Goulson
Music & Visual Staff: Ethan Goulson, Nick Tentis & Braden Williams
Percussion Staff: Jack Johnson, Ryan Matuzak, Rob Loahr, Joe Cady, Cassidy Rolfe, Madi Hotchkiss, Grace Weber & Katie Langer
Color Guard Staff: Lauren Emerson, Bella Hegvik, Rik Martin & Megan Peters
Musical Arrangements: Ward Miller, Jack Johnson & Haydn Veith
Visual design: Phil Snyder 

Show: Riches to Ruins
The Champlin Park Marching Rebels are proud to present their 2025 show “Riches to Ruin”. Musical selections include: “American Prometheus by Ludwig Goransson, Greedy by Ariana Grande, The Hymn of Acxiom by Vienna Teng and Little Blue by Jacob Collier.

About: The Champlin Park Marching Rebels consists of 85 dedicated musicians who pride themselves in being highly active in many summer and fall marching venues. Over the last 33 years, the band has performed and competed across the country in parades as well as field competitions. In 2015 the Marching Rebels were awarded 1st place in class A at Youth in Music Minnesota State Championships. In 2016 the Marching Rebels made an appearance at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee, winning Grand Champion in both the parade and field competitions. In 2022 the Marching Rebels participated in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans where they performed their field show at Caesar’s Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, and in 2024 they were awarded 2nd place in class AA in the Youth in Music State Championships

The Champlin Park Marching Rebels would like to thank the Champlin Park Band Association, the Champlin Park Administrative Staff, Custodial staff and the Jackson Middle School Music Department for all of their outstanding support!

Performance Time: 12:30 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Leila Dietz and Jackson Boos
Director: Blake Peterson
Assistant Director: Kevin Piexoto*^
Hornline Staff: Conor Jolly*, Jordan Lou^
Percussion Staff: Garrison Kizzier, Spencer LaMott, Jenny Smith*
Colorguard: Al Allen^, Summer Burgess^, McKenna Patterson^

*Original Music Composers/Arrangers
^Drill/Choreo Writers

Show: From the Ashes
Rooted in both Egyptian and Greek mythology, the legend of the phoenix tells of a radiant, eternal bird that rises from the ashes of its own destruction. In its prime, the phoenix soars with breathtaking beauty and power—but the cycle turns. Flames consume, the fire fades, and silence falls. Only shadows remain, with faint embers hinting at what is yet to come. Slowly, the music warms, building in intensity as the phoenix takes flight once more, wings blazing against the sky. From a single spark, the cycle begins anew—a living symbol of renewal, resilience, and hope.

The 2025 Marching Huskies show, "From the Ashes," is a musical journey through the life cycle of the Phoenix: majesty, death, hope, and rebirth. The show features “A World Without You” from the video game soundtrack of Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons (the majesty of the phoenix), Berceuse from Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite (the death of the phoenix), Hans Zimmer’s “A Time of Quiet Between The Storms” from Dune 2 (sparks of life anew - hope), and we return to the Firebird Suite for the “Finale” for the rebirth of the Phoenix.

About:
2024 Youth In Music Class A 2nd Place
2024 Youth in Music Class A Percussion Champion
2019 Youth In Music Class A 1st Place
2018 Youth In Music Class A 2nd Place
2018 Youth in Music Class A Percussion Champion

General Acknowledgements:
The Andover Marching Huskies would like to thank the Andover High School Administration, Custodial Staff and Music Department; and the Andover Music Booster Organization for their outstanding support of the program.

School/District Administrator Acknowledgements:
Cory McIntyre, Superintendent
Dr. Joshua Delich, Associate Superintendent of High Schools
Tim Feine, Andover High School Principal
Eric Lehtola, Andover High School Activities Director

Performance Time: 12:45 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Majors: Jacob  Carney and Eleanor Claseman
Director: Andrew Scheller

Show: Sour Stand-Off
Two lemonade stands... One field. Witness what happens when a *stand*off between pink and yellow lemonade goes sour, and then sweet. Featuring Ladyfingers by Herb Alpert, the Rochester Lourdes Marching Band is proud to present their 2025 field show, Sour Stand-Off.

About: The marching band at Lourdes High School is part of an extensive instrumental music program that includes a Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Winter Drumline, AP Music Theory course, Jazz Lab course, and private lesson program. The Rochester Lourdes Marching Band is proud to perform at numerous competitions and events across Minnesota. Recent accolades include 2022 Eastview Marching Festival Class A Champions, 2022 Waseca Marching Classic Class AA Champions, 2022 Irondale Music of the Knight Class A Champions, 2023 Eastview Marching Band Festival Class A 2nd Place, and 2023 Waseca Marching Classic Class AA 2nd Place. 

Performance Time: 1:00 pm

Competitive Classification: A
Drum Major: Jenevieve Behnke
Directors: Emily Chandler and Thomas Wentzler
Percussion Staff: Josh Wahlstrom, Thomas Walker
Colorguard Staff: Grace Bauer, Zack Anderson
Music Tech: Jake Bohlken
Additional Staff: Hannah Steele
Music Composition:  Standing O Marching
Colorguard Design: Korey Craven
Drill Design: Joel Matuzak
Trumpet Soloist: Samuel Dannenberg
Euphonium Soloist: Ryan Wentzler

Show: Becoming the Tin Man
The Tin Man wasn’t always made of metal…This show tells the story of a man named Nick Chopper, who started out as a lumberjack hopelessly in love and ended up being cursed into a life made of tin…until of course he’s found by a lost girl from Kansas…Movement 1: Nick Chopper Movement 2: Falling in Love Movement 3: The Curse Movement 4: Becoming the Tin Man

About:
The Hastings High School Raiders Marching Band is in its 33rd year of competition.  The marching band is part of a comprehensive band program that includes three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, pep band, percussion ensemble, and numerous other small ensembles.  The marching band is supported by the Hastings Band Boosters and the ISD 200 administration.  The Hastings School District’s music program is a Minnesota Exemplary Music Program Award recipient. The marching band would like to thank all of the parents and volunteers who do so much for us throughout the season. 

The Hastings Raiders Marching Band is proud to have been named Minnesota state champions in their class on 7 occasions at the Youth in Music marching band championships.

Performance Time: 1:45 pm

Competitive Classification: AA
Drum Majors: Amelia Wayne and Leila Pratt
Directors: Brady Krusemark and Eric Zimmerman
Featured Soloists include: Tierra Webb - Flute, Leila Pratt - Oboe, Nora Sipe - Alto Sax, Evelyn Betters - Alto Sax, Noah Davis - Tenor Sax, Ivan Olson - Bari Sax
Color Guard Staff: Sarah Thursby, Jamie Drey, Nikolas Berger
Percussion Staff: Michael Thursby, Orion Callaghan, Charlie Cooper, Cooper Karan, Liz Jensen
Visual &; Music Staff: Miranda Merrill, Patrick Karl, Erin Oberle, Ethan Goulson
Program Coordinator: Colton Hines
Drill Writer: Ryan Edgmon
Band Choreographer: Manny Ruiz
Wind Arranger and Sound Designer: Colton Hines
Percussion Arranger: Michael Thursby
Colorguard Choreographer: Sarah Thursby

Show: The Uninvited
This season's show, “The Uninvited”, consists of excerpts from Main Title (from A Nightmare on Elm Street) by Charles Bernstein Empyrean, Mercenaries by Trailerhead,  Arno’s Waltz - Arno‘s Waltz by Joshua Aalampour, Uninvited - Alanis Morissette, Prelude from Psycho - Bernard Hermann

About:
The Mankato 77 Lancers membership consists of 9th-12th grade students from District 77’s Mankato East and Mankato West High Schools. The group consists of approximately 110 members performing in brass, woodwind, percussion and colorguard sections. This season, The Lancers celebrate their 47th year of competitive marching and performance.

The Mankato 77 Lancers are a District 77 organization that strives to promote excellence in the areas of youth development and performance. Over the years, the Lancers have marched and performed in over 30 states and Canada. Last fall, the band traveled to Orlando, Florida and performed in the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Parade at Walt Disney World. In 2024, the band also placed 1st in Class AA at the Minnesota State Marching Band Championships at US Bank Stadium. The Mankato 77 Lancers Marching Band wishes to thank our schools’ administration, parents, community members, and the Lancer Parent Association for their positive and generous support and appreciation of instrumental music and the performing arts programs in Mankato Area Public Schools.

Performance Time: 2:00 pm

Competitive Classification: AA
Drum Major: Jessie DeJaeghere
Directors: Larry Petersen and Chris Witherow 

Show: Aurora

About:
The Marshall Tiger Marching Band is part of a comprehensive band program that also includes three concert bands, two jazz bands, and athletic bands. The Tiger Marching Band participates regionally, and will compete in eight competitions in Minnesota and South Dakota. Last year the Tiger Marching Band placed third in class AAA at the Minnesota State Marching Championships.

Performance Time: 2:15 pm

Competitive Classification: AA
Drum Major: Colby Hoof
Directors: Devon Lawrence, Anders Peterson (Asst), Joe Fritz (Asst)
Winds Arranger: Ward Miller
Percussion Arranger: Marques Eckhoff
Drill Designer: Pat Miller
Color Guard Designer: Sarah Thursby

Show: Van Beethoven
The Waseca Marching Jays are proud to perform their production, "van Beethoven." Their 2025 production includes the following musical selections: "I Hear a Symphony" by Cody Fry, "Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel, and various Beethoven compositions. The Marching Jays are led by Drum Major, Colby Hoof. 

About:
The Marching Jays are proud to be one of the longest-running competitive marching bands in the state of Minnesota, with well over 40 years of competition experience. Waseca's music program offers many opportunities including: Private Lessons, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Small Ensembles, Solo and Ensemble, and more! They are directed by Devon Lawrence, and assisted by Anders Peterson and Joe Fritz. The Jays will be competing in Eden Prairie, Eastview, The Waseca Classic, Rosemount, Sioux Falls, and the Youth In Music State Championship this fall.

Performance Time: 2:30 pm

Competitive Classification: AA
Drum Majors:  Aaron McMullen, Andrew Keating and Jocelyn Jepson
Directors: Dale Gunderson and Sander Grotjohn 

Show: Between the Lines

Performance Time: 2:45 pm

Competitive Classification: Exhibition
Drum Majors: Esther Olajos and Bradley Wilkings
Directors: Michael Okwabi and Mike Whipkey
Drill Writer: Derek Fritz
Music Arranger: Ward Miller
Band Staff: Zach Fitzgibbon, Mack Steinberg, Calvin Stromwall, Olivia Sims and Andrew Sims

Show: All Hands on Deck
The USS Eagle sets sail on a daring journey across the open seas. From mysterious early-morning preparations to clashing sea shanties that reveal the crew’s discord, the voyage is anything but smooth. When conflict leaves the ship damaged, a lone baritone voice begins the process of repair. As the music grows, so too does the crew’s unity, until they are ready to face the ocean together. United at last, the sailors triumphantly brave their adventure, carrying the audience with them on their victorious voyage.

Music Selections:
From the 1985 movie 'The Goonies' as well as Sea Shanties, Off to Sea, Banks of Newfound and Spanish Ladies.

About:
The Eden Prairie High School Band Program is a nationally recognized, comprehensive program that includes four concert bands, the Eagle Marching Band, two jazz bands, jazz combo, winter drumline, and winter colorguard. Our ensembles have performed across the U.S. and internationally, earning invitations to prestigious events such as the Music for All National Concert Band Festival, Bands of America National Percussion Festival, Disney Jazz Festival, and WGI World Championships. With a tradition of excellence spanning decades, our students consistently earn top honors at state and national levels while representing the Eden Prairie community with unity, artistry, and pride.

In Appreciation:
We would like to thank our amazing Band Parent Organization, Eden Prairie High School Admin/ Activities Staff, and the never ending support for these students and program from family, friends and our Eden Prairie Community. Thank you!

The basic judging system used at marching band field show competitions involves six judges evaluating each of the performances. Each judge evaluates specific aspects of the performance and is responsible for a portion of the final score.

Judges use the following criteria to score the bands:

• Marching & Maneuvering Execution, evaluated by a judge on the field = 20 points

• Music Execution, evaluated by a judge in the press box = 20 points

• General Effect: Music, evaluated by a judge in the press box = 20 points

• General Effect: Visual, evaluated by a judge in the press box = 20 points

• Percussion, evaluated by a judge on the field = 10 points

• Color Guard, evaluated by a judge in the press box = 10 points

• TOTAL = 100 POINTS

The Eden Prairie High School Eagle Band would like to thank the generous sponsors over the years who have helped our marching band and the overall music program strive for, achieve, and maintain our goals of Unity, Artistry, Excellence, and Legacy. This support serves to strengthen the program and foster growth for the future.

Thank you! to our amazing volunteers who make this event and countless others throughout the year possible, and to all the visiting schools and their fans. We appreciate your attendance and support!

Have a safe & successful marching band season and school year.

Prairie Colors Marching Band Festival!