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.

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

2023 Green and Silver Classic Adjudicators

Dr. Christopher Hoch (General Effect)
Director of Marching and Athletic Bands
Associate Director of Bands
The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Eric Allen (Music)
Associate Director of Bands
Associate Professor of Music
Texas Tech University | Lubbock, Texas

Mr. Dallas Bayless (Marching)
Director of Bands
Lubbock High School | Lubbock, Texas

Dr. Emily Salgado (Percussion)
Assistant Professor of Percussion
Eastern New Mexico University | Portales, New Mexico

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 Greyhound Stadium | W University Dr, Portales, NM 88130 (get directions)

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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!