2024 Franklin-Simpson

You are cordially invited to the 55th annual Franklin-Simpson Marching Invitational on Saturday, September 7th in Franklin, Kentucky (Kentucky’s second longest running marching contest)!

The contest is a KMEA Sanctioned Contest set to begin around 4:00 PM (Central) and this is a ‘single show’ event.  James “Shadetree” Matthews Stadium holds approximately 4,500 spectators and has NEW TURF and track just installed in 2023!  The press box is high and close so your groups will get a great read from the judges.

We are working to make this THE destination for your first week out and have lined up a world-class panel of adjudicators.  If that’s not enough for you, our hospitality room is legendary!  KMEA has not yet opened registration, but we hope you will include us in your Fall plans!

Judging Panel:

Music Ensemble – Trevor Rundell – Bartlett, TN
Music Individual – John Easley – Nashville, TN
Music General Effect – Stephen Page – Paducah, KY
Visual General Effect – Robbie Arnold – Winchester, KY
Visual Ensemble – Lawrence Banks – Lexington, KY
Visual Individual – Scott Ford – Hartford, KY
Percussion – David DePreist – Nashville, TN
Color Guard – Dana Arnold – Winchester. KY

* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in each class
* Best Percussion in each class
* Best Color Guard in each class
* Reserve Grand Champion
* Grand Champion – “The Bill Brogan Award of Distinction”