SINCE 1936

Marching Tigers History

A snapshot of major accomplishments, state appearances, national milestones, and band-director history for the Marching Tigers.

AT A GLANCE

The Marching Tigers have built a remarkable legacy from 1936 to the present day.

Sudler Shield

John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Shield recipient in 2022.

State Final Appearances

26 KMEA State Final appearances across Classes A, AA, and AAA.

State Championships

11 KMEA State Championships, including titles in Class A and Class AA.

KMEA State Final Appearances

Class A

1986, 1990, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Class AA

1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024

Class AAA

1996, 2022

KMEA State Championships

Class A

1990, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016

Class AA

2019, 2021, 2023

Bands of America

Regional Finalist: 2011, 2013, 2019, 2021

National Semifinalist: 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023

National Champion Class A: 2006, 2011

Director of Bands History

  • 1936-1944 - Al Letzler
  • 1944-1947 - Frances Sledd
  • 1947-1950 - Anthony R. Mastroleo
  • 1950-1966 - James H. Miller
  • 1966-1967 - Robert R. Roden
  • 1967-1968 - Unknown
  • 1968-1975 - Dennis Crow
  • 1975-1977 - John Roush
  • 1977-1984 - Jeff Hood
  • 1984-1986 - Brant Karrick
  • 1986-1989 - David Swift
  • 1989-1991 - Kevin Briley
  • 1991-1992 - John Talbott
  • 1992-1997 - Brian Brown
  • 1997-1998 - Scott Estes
  • 1998-2001 - Deron Frye
  • 2001-2002 - Glen Greenwood
  • 2002-2003 - Matthew Jackson
  • 2003-2009 - David Owens
  • 2009-2017 - Joe Craig
  • 2017-Present - Austin Bralley

Associate Director of Bands History

  • 1990-1992 - Brian Brown
  • 1992-1994 - Toni Twadell
  • 1994-1997 - Edwin Asuncion
  • 1999-2000 - Glen Greenwood
  • 2001-2004 - Ryan Hays
  • 2004-2006 - Nick Little
  • 2006-2009 - Joe Craig
  • 2009-2017 - Adam Proctor
  • 2017-2022 - Jacob Slone
  • 2022-Present - Savannah Starks
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