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.

Green and Silver Classic Marching Band Festival

Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026

2026 Green and Silver Classic Adjudicators

James Hudson (General Effect)
Director, Sun Devil Marching Band
Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ

Trey Burns (Music Performance)
Associate Director of Band
Permian High School | Odessa, TX

Dakota Lancaster (Marching Performance)
Associate Director of Bands
Amarillo High School | Amarillo, TX

Peter Grubisich (Percussion Performance)
Assistant Professor of Percussion
Eastern New Mexico University | Portales, NM

Herman Montoya (Colorguard)
Assistant Director of Bands
Texas High School | Texarkana, TX

Important Event Features

• 15-minute Director Huddle with adjudicators immediately following performance
• 15-minute Drumline/Front Ensemble Clinic with percussion adjudicator
• 15-minute Colorguard Clinic with Colorguard 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 1, 2026

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!