10th Annual RCMI - OCTOBER 31, 2026

Captions/Judges in the following categories:

Music Ensemble - David Butler

Music Effect - TBD

Visual Ensemble - TBD

Visual Effect - James Wilson

Percussion - Edward Freytag

Color Guard - TBD

Drum Major - TBD

Judges will use the Tennessee Bandmasters Association Judging Sheets

Classification will be based on TOTAL members in band (winds, percussion, & guard):

Updated Classification will be available Summer 2026

Awards will be given in the following categories:

Awards for each Class

Bryan Massengale Small Division Champion

Frank Sheddan Large Division Champion

Award for first place guard, percussion, and drum major in each class

Entry fee is $100 per band.

Photography, concessions, merchandise, and more will be available at the competition.

​For more details, contact Director of Bands Mr. Gabriel Lajas at 423-813-9541 or by email at lajasg@rheacounty.org.

Tickets are $10 for general admission. Children 6 & under are free. Parking is free.