2006 Odessa Marching Invitational

2006 Odessa Marching Invitational Competing Bands

Grain Valley – The 86 students in the Marching Eagles are under the direction of Marti Schonberger-Whelan, Director; Ryan Cox, Assistant Director; and Lori Arnold, Color Guard. The field show, In the Jungle, includes “I Wanna Be Like You,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Trashin’ the Camp,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” and “The Circle of Life.” Drum majors are Veeder Ransonm, Ashlee Ackley, and Sarah McGinty.

Harrisonville – The Royal Regiment of Harrisonville High School has 115 members. Their classic rock show will include “Pinball Wizard,” “Bohemain Rhapsody,” “Low Rider,” and “Mr. Roboto.” Band staff includes Andy Kroesen, Director; Mark Smith, Assistant Director; Adam Twenter, Assistant Director; Shea Twenter, Color Guard Coordinator; and Nichole Tews, Color Guard Assistant. Drum majors are Melissa Bledsoe, Kevin Lawson, and Aly Oparnico.

Lafayette Co. C-1– The Husker Blue Knights are under the direction of Andy Knehans and flag corps coordinator Katie Dye. Drum majors Camden Pulliam and Kristina Popejoy will lead this 58-member group in That 70’s Show in field competition including “School’s Out,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” and “Live and Let Die.”

Lee’s Summit West – The Titan Pride will perform their field show Titan Blue with songs “Above,” “How Long Has This Geen Going On,” “May I have Your Attention for This Drum Feature,” and “Titan Blue.” Band staff includes Clifton Thurmond, Shawn Harrel, Brian Hartman, Melanie Morrisey, Heather Guental, Ashley Emerson, and Elizabeth Puyear for this 95-member ensemble. Drum majors are Sean Collier and Chelsea Young.

Lone Jack – The Mule Pride Marching Band will perform the music of Queen with “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Drum majors are Cora Wilson and Sean Feehan. Director Byrant Knapp and Secretary Sandy Steele work with this ensemble of 48 students.

Macon – The Macon Tiger Marching Band will perform their Latin/Jazz field show with “Estancia,” “Caravan,” “Echano,” and “Land of Make Believe.” Drum major Alex Hamilton leads this 54-member group under the direction of Jamie Baker, Head Director; Dan Harbaugh, Assistant Director, and Kallie Baker, Guard.

Oak Grove – The Sound of Panther Pride will perform 2006: A Space Odyssey for their field show featuring “Sprach Zarathustra,” “Theme from “Halo,” “Nepture,” and “Star Trek: Next Generation.” This 134-member ensemble is under the direction of Nathan Long, Beth Jinkins, and Lee Edwards with drum majors Brooke Swenson, Jeremiah Sawdon, and Whitlee Douthitt.

Park Hill – Drum majors Emily Reinhardt, Lillian Cain, and Josh DeSilva lead the 138-member Trojan Pride Marching Band. They are directed by Ky Hascall, Director; Justin Doss, Associate Director; Chris Brough, Drumline; and Kristen Wright, Color Guard. Songs include “The Black Pearl/He’s a Pirate,” “The Medallion Calls,” and “To the Pirate’s Cave.”

Pleasant Hill – The Pride of the Hill Marching band will explore Decades of Rock with field performance of “Soak Up The Sun,” “Let It Whip,” “In The Stone,” and “Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In.” The band has 88 members, including drum majors Debbie Duncan, Jillian Jones, and Deanna Bradford. Band is under the direction of Jim Beerends, Director; Erica Hidritch, Assistant; and Jessica Dunaway, Color Guard.

Raymore-Peculiar – Drum majors Chris Ballinger, David Casto, and Shawn Watson lead the 103 students in the Ray-Pec Panther Pride. The band will perform The Music of Paul Simon including “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “You Can Call Me Al,” “Still Crazy After All These Years,” “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” and “Late in the Evening.” Staff includes Bill Turley, Director of Bands; Dillon Jarrett, Assistant Director; Elizabeth Wholetz, Color Guard; and Pat Van Zandt, Drum Line.

Sherwood – Blood, Sweat, & Tears is the title of the field show being performed by the Marching Marksmen of Sherwood. The 46 students are under the direction of Rosemarie Gretzinger with assistant director Doug Osborne. Drum majors are Nathaniel Orr and Cassie Cunningham. Field selections include “More & More,” “Spinning Wheel, and “And When I Die.”

Warrensburg – Drum majors Emilee Jordan, Kristin Rode, and Krystal Thurm lead this 155-member group. This year’s field production features the music of Rent including “Rent,” “Without You,” “Tiger 4 U,” and “Seasons of Love.” Band staff includes Chuck Appleton, Director; Barb Metcalf, Assistant Director/Color Guard; Owen Taylor, Marching Assistant, and Dr. Michael Sekelsky, Drumline Coordinator.

William Chrisman – Red October will be the theme for the field show from the William Chrisman Marching Bruins. Songs include “Night On Bald Mountain,” “Saber Dance,” and “Bald Mountain Chorale/Firebird Suite.” Drum majors are Jared Ory and Maddie Weston. The Marching Bruins are under the direction of Tim Herndon, Dudley Wade, and Suzanna Yaykee, Color Guard.

Odessa Band of Distinction (in Exhibition)
The Odessa Band of Distinction has been under the direction of Mr. Ken Hansen for the past eight years. The Odessa Bands program staff also includes Mr. Kirby Spayde, Assistant Director; Mrs. Lindsey Hansen, Color Guard Director; Ms. Kim Kras, Assistant; and Mr. Chris Putnam, Program Coordinator. Drum Majors for the 2006 marching season are Brandon Clark, Ethan Anglemyer, and Andrew Godsey.

The 2006 field show theme is “Rising,” which is a compilation of music all arranged by Assistant Band Director Kirby Spayde. The show includes “I Know Where I Am Going,” adapted by Robert W. Smith; “Fire,” by Gary Gilroy; and “Celestial Legend,” by David Shaffer.

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