Smiths Station High School

 

2025–2026

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Danceline, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Band, Best in Class Drum Major, Best in Class Majorettes, Best in Class Danceline, Best WW Soloist
Grand Champions 3A/4A, Most Entertaining Band

Heart of Dixie Marching Festival
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Danceline, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Majorettes, Most Entertaining Band

2024–2025

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Danceline, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Band, Best in Class Drum Major, Best in Class Majorettes, Best in Class Danceline, Best in Class Color Guard, Best in Class Percussion
Best WW Soloist, Best Brass Soloist
Grand Champions 3A/4A, Overall Highest Score

Lake Martin Invitational
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Danceline, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Majorettes, Best in Class Percussion

Daleville Invitational Band Classic
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Danceline, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Band, Best in Class Drum Major, Best in Class Majorettes, Best in Class Danceline, Best in Class Color Guard, Best in Class Percussion
Best Use of Color, Best Soloist, Overall Most Entertaining Band

2023–2024

Gadsden Midsouth Marching Contest
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
4th Place Overall Majorettes, 4th Place Overall Color Guard, 5th Place Overall Percussion, 5th Place Overall Band
4th Place Overall Highest Grand Champion Average

Heart of Dixie Marching Festival
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Color Guard, Best in Class Majorettes, Best in Class Percussion, Best in Class Band
1st Place Overall Majorettes, 2nd Place Overall Percussion, 2nd Place Overall Band
5th Place Overall Color Guard, 2nd Place Overall Highest Grand Champion Average

2022–2023

Oconee Classic Marching Contest
Drum Major – Superior Rating, 2nd in Classification
Majorette – 1st in Classification, 1st in Contest
Color Guard – 2nd in Classification, 3rd in Contest
Percussion – Superior Rating, 2nd in Classification, 2nd in Contest
Band – Superior Rating, 2nd in Classification, 4th in Contest

Heart of Dixie Marching Festival
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Percussion
2nd in Class Majorettes, Color Guard, and Band
2nd in Contest Percussion, 3rd in Contest Band
3rd in Contest Overall Grand Champion

Pride of the County Marching Contest
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Drum Major, Color Guard, Majorette, Percussion, and Band
3A-Open Class Grand Champion, Overall Grand Champion
Best Show Design, Outstanding Soloist

2021–2022

Lake Martin Invitational
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Majorettes, Best in Class Percussion, Best in Class Band
Best Overall Low Brass, 2nd Overall Highest Band Score

Battle on the Border – Valdosta, GA
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Drum Major, Color Guard, Majorette, Percussion, Band
Finished 3rd Overall in Finals

2020–2021

Marching Contests
Did not attend any due to COVID-19 pandemic

2019–2020

Lake Martin Invitational
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Percussion, 2nd Overall Highest Band Score

Heart of Dixie Marching Festival
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Majorette and Percussion
2nd Overall Highest Grand Champion Score

2018–2019

Beauregard Hornet Marching Invitational Contest
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Drum Major and Percussion
Made Finals, Best in Division Drum Major, Best in Division Percussion
Finished 2nd Overall in Finals

Elba Marching Invitational Contest
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Majorette
Made Finals, Best in Division Drum Major, Best in Division Majorettes
Finished 2nd Overall in Finals

2017–2018

Heart of Dixie Marching Festival
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Majorette

Bulldog Opelika High School Contest (Inaugural Contest)
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Band and Percussion
Made Finals, Finished 2nd Overall in Finals
One of only two bands to score above a 90 at ABMC contests

2016–2017

Lake Martin Invitational
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion

Northeast Alabama Marching Invitational – Albertville, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Band, Color Guard, Drum Major, Majorette, Percussion
Most Entertaining Band & Grand Champion

2015–2016

Rehobeth Marching Festival – Rehobeth, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion

Lake Martin Invitational
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Band, Majorettes, Percussion
High Marching Score for the Day

Dunkin’ Donuts Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade
Performed in the oldest holiday parade in the nation

SSHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble
GIPA Championships – 2nd in Class

2014–2015

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery & Pit Percussion
Best in Class Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion, Drum Major

Lake Martin Invitational
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Band, Percussion
Outstanding High Brass, Low Brass, Woodwinds
Outstanding Soloist – Josh Sanders

Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Pell City – 1st in Class
Hoover – 1st in Class
Prattville – 2nd in Class
SCGC Championships – 2nd in Class

2013–2014

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery & Pit Percussion
Best in Class Percussion

Lake Martin Invitational
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Band, Percussion
Outstanding Woodwind Section

Fiesta Flambeau Parade – San Antonio, TX
2nd Place Out-of-State Band

Indoor Percussion Ensemble
Hoover Invitational – 3rd in Class
Saint James – 2nd in Class
SCGC Championships – 9th in Class

2012–2013

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Third in Class Band, Best in Class Percussion

Southeastern States Marching Band Festival – Troy, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion

2011–2012

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Best in Class Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion

BBVA Compass Bowl Band Championship
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
2nd in Class Band
Best in Class Percussion
Best in Class Drum Major

2010–2011

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Third in Class Band, Best in Class Majorettes

Southeastern States Marching Band Festival – Troy, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion

2009–2010

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Best in Class Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Grand Champions

Southeastern States Marching Band Festival – Troy, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion

2008–2009

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Second in Class AAAA Band
Best in Class Majorettes

Southeastern States Marching Band Festival – Troy, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion

2007–2008

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Third in Class AAAA Band
Best in Class Majorettes

Pride of the Valley Marching Classic – Valley, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Orange Division Champions
Grand Champions

Lake Martin Invitational – Alexander City, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Best in Class Drum Major

2006–2007

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Best in Class AAAA Band
Co-Grand Champions*

Phi Mu Alpha Southern Classic – Jacksonville, AL
Superior Ratings – Band, Color Guard, Majorettes, Drum Major

South Central Classic – Homewood, AL
Superior Ratings – Band, Color Guard, Majorettes, Drum Major, Percussion

Troy University – Troy, AL
Halftime exhibition performance (TROY vs. North Texas), October 28, 2006

2005–2006

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Best in Class AAAA Band, Color Guard, Drum Major
Grand Champions

Southeastern States Marching Festival – Troy, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion

Pride of the Valley Marching Classic – Valley, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Orange Division Champions
Grand Champions

Boscov’s Thanksgiving Parade – Philadelphia, PA
Selected to perform for a regional television audience

2004–2005

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Contest Division: Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Best in Class AAAA Band, Majorettes, Color Guard, Battery Percussion, Pit Percussion
Grand Champions

Peach Blossom Marching Contest – Clanton, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Grand Champions

Pride of the Valley Marching Classic – Valley, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard, Percussion
Orange Division Champions
Grand Champions

2003–2004

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AAAA Band, Majorettes, Color Guard

Spirit of the South Marching Festival – Tifton, GA
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Mayor’s Cup

Gulf Coast Invitational – Panama City, FL
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AAAA Band
Grand Champions

2002–2003

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AAA Band

Spirit of the South Marching Festival – Tifton, GA
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Mayor’s Cup

White Sands Tournament of Bands – Foley, FL
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Third in Class Band
Best in Class Majorettes
High Caption Award for Marching

2001–2002

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AAA Band
Grand Champions

Southeastern States Marching Band Festival – Troy, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Highest Overall Band Score

London New Year’s Day Parade (Invitation Declined)
Selected as one of 16 U.S. bands (declined due to 9/11)

2000–2001

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AAA Band

Heart of Dixie Marching Festival – Columbiana, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Highest Overall Band Score

1999–2000

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AAA Band, Majorettes, Percussion

Heart of Dixie Classic – Prattville, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions

1998–1999

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AAA Band

Sandy Creek Invitational – Tyrone, GA
Festival & Contest Divisions: Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AAA Band

1997–1998

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AA Band

Patriot Band Classic – Pace, FL
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions

1996–1997

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AA Band

Patriot Band Classic – Pace, FL
Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Percussion

1995–1996

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AA Band

Peach Blossom Marching Festival – Clanton, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – All captions

1994–1995

Phenix Invitational – Phenix City, AL
Festival & Contest Divisions: Straight Superior Ratings – All captions
Best in Class AA Band, Drum Major, Percussion

Pell City Invitational – Pell City, AL
Straight Superior Ratings – Band, Drum Major, Majorettes, Color Guard

2024–2025
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Auburn, AL
Junior High Band Straight Superiors, Concert Band Overall Superiors, Symphonic Band Straight Superiors, Wind Symphony Straight Superiors

2023–2024
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Auburn, AL
Junior High Band Straight Superiors, Concert Band Overall Superiors, Symphonic Band Straight Superiors

2022–2023
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Alexander City, AL
Junior High Band Overall Excellent, Concert Band Straight Superiors, Symphonic Band Straight Superiors

2021–2022
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Auburn, AL
Junior High Band Straight Superiors, Concert Band Straight Superiors, Symphonic Band Straight Superiors

2020–2021
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Auburn, AL
Junior High Intermediate Band Straight Superiors, Freshman Center Concert Band Straight Superiors, High School Concert Band Straight Superiors, Symphonic Band Straight Superiors, Extracurricular Concert Band Comments Only (Due to ABA decision of doubling of students)

2019–2020
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Auburn, AL
Junior High Silver and Black Intermediate Bands Straight Superiors, Freshman Center Concert Band Straight Superiors, High School Concert Band Straight Superiors, Symphonic Band Straight Superiors

2018–2019
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Opelika, AL
Performance cancelled due to the tornado in March 2018

2017–2018
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Opelika, AL
Junior High Band Straight Superiors, Concert Band Straight Superiors, Symphonic Band Straight Superiors

2016–2017
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Opelika, AL
Junior High Band Superior, Concert Band Superior, Symphonic Band Superior

2015–2016
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Opelika, AL
Junior High Band Excellent, Concert Band Superior, Symphonic Band Superior

2014–2015
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Opelika, AL
Junior High Band Superior, Concert Band Superior, Symphonic Band Superior w/Distinction

2013–2014
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Alexander City, AL
Junior High Band Superior, Concert Band Superior, Symphonic Band Superior w/Distinction

2012–2013
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Alexander City, AL
Concert Band Superior, Symphonic Band Superior w/Distinction

2011–2012
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Opelika, AL
Symphonic Band Superior

2010–2011
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Opelika, AL
Concert Band Superior, Symphonic Band Superior w/Distinction

2009–2010
ABA State Music Performance Assessment – Opelika, AL
Concert Band Superior, Symphonic Band Superior w/Distinction

2008–2009
ABA District VI Concert Band Assessment – Opelika, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings

2007–2008
ABA District VI Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings

2006–2007
ABA District VI Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings
Alabama Music Educators Association State In-Service Conference – Tuscaloosa, AL
SSHS Symphonic Band selected by blind audition to perform at the University of Alabama

2005–2006
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings
ABA State Concert Band Festival – Dothan, AL
Symphonic Band received Straight Superior Ratings

2005–2006
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings
ABA State Concert Band Festival – Dothan, AL
Symphonic Band received Straight Superior Ratings

2004–2005
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Alexander City, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings
ABA State Concert Band Festival – Troy, AL
Symphonic Band Superior, Concert Band Excellent

2003–2004
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic Band (Rusty Courson) and Concert Band (Jed Smart) received Straight Superior Ratings
10th consecutive year of Straight Superiors
ABA State Concert Band Festival – Troy, AL
Symphonic Band Superior, Concert Band Excellent

2002–2003
Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic – Troy, AL
Symphonic Band selected as a featured ensemble
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Auburn, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings

2001–2002
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings
ABA State Concert Band Festival – Troy, AL
Symphonic Band received an overall Superior Rating

2000–2001
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic and Concert Bands received Straight Superior Ratings
First year two bands performed
ABA State Concert Band Festival – Troy, AL
Symphonic Band earned an overall Excellent Rating

1999–2000
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic Band received Straight Superior Ratings

1998–1999
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Auburn, AL
Symphonic Band received Straight Superior Ratings

1997–1998
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic Band received Straight Superior Ratings

1996–1997
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Auburn, AL
Symphonic Band received Straight Superior Ratings

1995–1996
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Opelika, AL
Symphonic Band received Straight Superior Ratings

1994–1995
ABA District Concert Band Festival – Auburn, AL
Symphonic Band received Straight Superior Rating

Alabama Music Educator Association Invitational Lobby Performance, 2024

• Smiths Station Flute Ensemble

Capitol Tunes Invitational Performance at Department of Education and State Capitol Building, 2024

• Smiths Station Flute Ensemble

Alabama Music Educator Association Invitational Performance, 2023

• Smiths Station High School Symphonic Band

Capitol Tunes Invitational Performance at Department of Education and State Capitol Building, 2023

• Smiths Station Saxophone Ensemble

Music Education Advocacy Day Invitational Performance at the State Capitol Building, 2023

• Smiths Station Saxophone Ensemble

Alabama Music Educator Association Invitational Lobby Performance, 2022

• Smiths Station Low Brass Ensemble

Capitol Tunes Invitational Performance at Department of Education and State Capitol Building, 2022

• Smiths Station Low Brass Ensemble

Rosa Parks Collaboration Project – Lead Coordinator, 2020

• Smiths Station High School Fine Arts Department

Troy University Joint Concert Invitational Performance, 2018

• Smiths Station High School Symphonic Band