Invitational 2025 Program
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43 Years of Amazing Performances
Welcome to the 43rd North Stafford Big Blue Marching Band Invitational! We are thrilled to host this annual event, where talented marching bands throughout Virginia showcase their musicianship, creativity, and skills on the field.
This competition highlights the hard work and commitment that each band has invested in their performances. Your presence here today supports not only the performers but also the spirit of collaboration and excellence that marching band inspires.
We're so grateful to have you here with us today. Good luck to all the participating bands, and we hope you enjoy the show!
Raffle Prizes
Stop by the Raffle & Shout Out tent for your chance to win one of these incredible gifts generously donated by the following local vendors.
Competition Information
Class Sizes
A: (Orange Division)
AA: (Orange Division)
AAA: (Blue Division)
AAAA: (Blue Division)
AAAAA: (Blue Division)
Announcer
Michael Gingras
Adjudicators
Tommy Daniels - Music
Dennis Brown - Music
Mark Carder - General Effect
Chris Satterfield - Visual
Brandon Neal - Percussion
Sam Howard - Color Guard
🎶 Event Schedule 🎶
Blue Division (AAA/AAAA)
🏆 Exhibition & Awards 🏆
Sponsored Trophies
- ✩ Music 1st Place - Class A | Dedicated to Erin Skinner by Tiffany Benedict
- ✩ Music 1st Place - Class AA | Dedicated to Gio Bivona by Ashley Bivona
- ✩ Music 1st Place - Class AAA | Sponsored by Polka Dots N' Wishes Travel
- ✩ Percussion 1st Place - Classes A, AA, AAA, AAAA | Sponsored by Brothers Backyard BBQ
- ✩ Percussion 1st Place - Class AAAAA | Dedicated to Mikalina Brisky (MVHS) by Debby Brisky
- ✩ First Place Overall - Class A | Dedicated to Melanie Brown (NSHS) by Della Brown
- ✩ First Place Overall - Class AA | Dedicated to Adam Deluca by George Denise Cale
- ✩ First Place Overall - Class AAA | Dedicated to Aidan Taylor by Tony and Elsa
- ✩ Orange Division Champion | Dedicated to Dave Reese by the Reese/Ruiz Family
- ✩ Blue Division Champion | Dedicated to Matthew Christianson (NSHS) by the Christianson Family
- ✩ Fan Favorite Award | Dedicated to Aidan Taylor (NSHS) by the Taylor Family
- ✩ Invitational Grand Champion | Sponsored by Brothers Backyard BBQ
Special Thanks
- ✩ Dr. Dashan Turner, Principal
- ✩ Ms. Lisa Allmond, Assistant Principal
- ✩ Mrs. Victoria Basile, Assistant Principal
- ✩ Mr. Brandon Neal, Assistant Principal
- ✩ Mr. Brad McCabe, Assistant Principal
- ✩ Mr. Mark Coleman, Assistant Principal & Director of Student Activities and Athletics
- ✩ Mr. Jermaine Johnson, Dean of Students
- ✩ Mr. Mike Gingras, PA Announcer
- ✩ Stafford County School Board
- ✩ Our talented adjudicators
- ✩ Our wonderful custodial team
- ✩ The Big Blue Band Staff
- ✩ All of our parents, families, and volunteers
- ✩ Our generous sponsors
