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University Bands
University of TN at Martin
210 Hurt Street
314 Clement Hall
Martin, TN 38238
(731) 881-7403

John Oelrich,
Director of Bands

Matthew Stratton,
Director of Marching and Athletic Bands

Kurt Gorman,
Director of Jazz Studies

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University Bands - Skyhawk Marching Band Invitational

 

Contest Applicaiton

 

General Contest Information

Information coming soon.

Contest Schedule

Information coming soon.

Adjudication Panel Biographies

Information coming soon.

Award

Awards will be given in the following categories:

 Large Division--Grand Champion, 2nd Place, 3rd Place

Small Division--Grand Champion, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
Band 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Each Classification
Guard 1st and 2nd Place – Small and Large Divisions
Percussion 1st and 2nd Place – Small and Large Divisions
Field Commander  1st and 2nd Place – Small and Large Divisions

 

Airgrams

What are Airgrams?

 Do you want to send a message to your son, daughter, band parent, band director, friend, neighbor, cousin, grandchild?
Send them an AIRGRAM!  Airgrams are a great way to show support to your loved one on the field.  Airgrams are announced over the loudspeaker before and after your band performs.

 

What is the cost of an Airgram?

 Airgrams are $3.00 each (cash only), and may be purchased at the Airgram Table located within the gates of the contest site.

 

Where can I obtain an Airgram form?

 You have two choices.

 

1. This web page. You may print the Airgram form below, fill out the appropriate information, and take the completed form to the Airgram Table upon your arrival at the contest. Simply provide the Airgram Table worker your completed form and $3.00 cash per airgram.

 

2. The Airgram TableAirgram forms will be available at the Airgram Table during the contest, however, completing the forms before arriving at the contest may reduce the time you spend waiting at the Airgram Table.

 

AIRGRAM FORM

 

Sample Airgram:

 

BAND: Sample High School Band  

TO: Amy Smith 

FROM: Mom and Dad

 

MESSAGE: Good luck Amy!  Make us proud!  Go woodwinds!!!!

 

Parking & Campus Map

All Spectators should plan to park in the lots marked "S" on the map. Campus parking will be at a premium from 10:00am to 4:00pm on the day of the contest.

 

Class A bands should be able to park in the lot marked "A."

 

All other band classes (AA through AAAA) may park in lots marked "B," "C," or "E" as space permits.

 

 

 

 

Dining & Lodging

Dining

 In addition to the in-stadium concessions, several restaurants are located within walking distance of Graham Stadium, including the following:

Domino's

La Canasta

Tuscano (Italian Cuisine)

Veranda (Italian Cuisine)

Wendy's

 

Other dining options within a short drive of the stadium include:

 Brandy's (fine dining)

Cowboy Cafe

Dairy Queen

K-N

La Cabana

Long John Silver's

Los Portales

McDonald's

Opera House (fine dining)

Pizza Hut

Sonic

Subway

Taco Bell

 

Lodging

The primary hotel/motel establishments in Martin include:

Hampton Inn

Days Inn

Econolodge