Green and Silver Classic

Green and Silver Classic Philosophy

Held annually on the first Tuesday of October, the ENMU Green and Silver Classic Marching Band Festival, hosted by the ENMU and Portales High School bands, was created to support high school marching bands throughout the region as they prepare for other major marching festivals.

A panel of nationally recognized music educators will provide formative commentary in the areas of music performance, marching performance, general effect and percussion performance. Comprehensive performance rubrics will guide adjudicator commentary. This festival is designed to be educational.

2024 Green and Silver Classic Adjudicators

Dr. Jon Sweet (General Effect)
Director of Athletic Bands
Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Dr. BJ Brooks (Music Performance)
Director, Sound of West Texas Buffalo Marching Band
Director, School of Music
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX

Mr. Eric Rath (Marching Performance)
Director of Bands
Canyon High School
Canyon, TX

Dr. Peter Grubisich (Percussion)
Assistant Professor of Percussion
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM

Important Event Features

• 15-minute Director Huddle with adjudicators immediately following performance
• 15-minute Drumline/Front Ensemble Clinic with percussion adjudicator
• Complimentary HD performance video and photography
• Discounted meal service for participating ensembles

Awards

• Best Overall Band
• Standard of Excellence
• Best in Class (A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA)
• Best Music Performance (A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA)
• Best Marching Performance (A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA)
• Best General Effect (A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA)
• Best Percussion (A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA)

General Information

Event Location: ENMU Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium | W University Dr, Portales, NM 88130 (get directions)

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Band Entry Fee: $300 per band

Start Time: After 12PM

Performance Block: 15-minute performance block per band

Performance Classifications: A, AA, AAA, AAAA, AAAAA

Spectator Cost: Free!