DON'T SHOOT THE BAND JUDGE!

Most bands perform. Few understand why they score the way that they do.

Who are the people on the field talking into recorders and determining how your ensemble places?

We’re adjudicators—trained to evaluate both what is being performed and how it is communicated.

And while every circuit has its own system, the goal is always the same:

Rank. Rate. Reward clarity, achievement, and effect.

The problem?

Most programs don’t fully understand how that process works—or how it impacts their results.

It’s about giving your program an advantage.

You don’t need to agree with every number.
But you do need to understand:

Because once you understand that, everything changes.

I break down your show through an adjudicator’s lens:

I'm more than happy to judge performances and run-throughs virtually and then have a Zoom session to discuss.

Understand your numbers beyond the recap sheet:

Work directly with your team to:

I offer sessions that explain judging in a way that:

I’ve spent years on the other side of the "tape recorder."

Every circuit is different—but the core philosophy is the same.

And that perspective gives me a clear view of what works…
and what doesn’t.

Yes—I can run sessions for:

But the real value isn’t just understanding judging. It’s using that understanding to:

My approach is simple:

Clear. Direct. Student-centered.

I serve as a second voice—reinforcing what staff are already teaching and giving performers feedback they can actually use.

No fluff. No negativity. Just actionable commentary that helps students improve.

If you’re running a contest and need an adjudicator—or a panel—I can help.

If you want clarity instead of guesswork, let’s talk.