Marching Tigers
The Beechwood High School Marching Tigers are the most publicly visible ensemble in the Beechwood Music Program. Each year, students from grades 7-12, perform their demanding field show at venues all over the state, region, and nation. The Marching Tigers compete in KMEA (Kentucky Music Educators Association) and BOA (Bands of America).
The following is a listing of several of the Marching Tigers notable accomplishments:
27 KMEA State Finals Appearances since 1986 (5th most in KMEA history) 16 in class 1A
9 in class 2A
2 in class 3A
20 Consecutive KMEA State Finals Appearances (2005-Present)
12 KMEA State Championships (3rd most in KMEA history) 8 in class 1A
4 in class 2A
2 BOA Grand National Class Championships
9 BOA Grand National Semifinal Appearances
John Philip Sousa Foundation Suder Shield (2022)
Kentucky State Representative in the 2019 National Memorial Day Parade
The Marching Tigers also perform at school events including home sporting events, pep rallies, and various other Beechwood School festivities. The band is featured each year in community events such as the Fort Mitchell Fourth of July Parade. The band has also participated in several Kentucky Gubernatorial Inauguration Parades in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Historical Repertoire 1980-Present
Marching Tigers Competitive History
A year-by-year record of KMEA classification, placement, final scores, directors, repertoire, and notable achievements.
| Year | KMEA Class | KMEA Placement | Final Score | Directors | Repertoire | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | AA | 1st Place (State Finals) | 91.55 | Austin Bralley Savannah Starks | Fractured Paradise | Undefeated in KMEA 2A, BOA Kentucky Regional Class 1A Champions and Regional Finalists |
| 2024 | AA | 2nd Place (State Finals) | 88.25 | Austin Bralley Savannah Starks | Hells Bells | Undefeated regular season in KMEA 2A, Grand Champions at Ryle Tournament of Bands |
| 2023 | AA | 1st Place (State Finals) | 88.30 | Austin Bralley Savannah Starks | Escapades | Undefeated regular season in KMEA 2A, Grand Champions at Lafayette Invitational, 4th Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals - Distinguished Rating |
| 2022 | AAA | 3rd (State Finals) | 88.15 | Austin Bralley Savannah Starks | The Skydwellers | Undefeated regular season in KMEA 3A 2nd Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals - Distinguished Rating, John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Shield |
| 2021 | AA | 1st (State Finals) | 90.75 | Austin Bralley Jacob Slone | The Three Realms | Undefeated in KMEA 2A BOA Regional Finalist Toledo, OH, BOA Grand Nationals - Distinguished Rating |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | -- | Austin Bralley Jacob Slone | Queen: If it ain't Baroque, don't fix it | KMEA and BOA seasons canceled due to COVID-19, Performed at Mason Invitational and hosted the Beechwood Festival of Bands |
| 2019 | AA | 1st (State Finals) | 85.20 | Austin Bralley Jacob Slone | Of Blood and Fire | Undefeated in KMEA 2A 1st Place Class A - BOA Regional Muncie, IN; BOA Regional Finalist Muncie, IN, 3rd Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals - Distinguished Rating |
| 2018 | A | 3rd (State Finals) | 78.85 | Austin Bralley Jacob Slone | Quest | Undefeated regular season in KMEA 1A 1st Place Class A - BOA Regional Bowling Green, OH |
| 2017 | A | 2nd (State Finals) | 79.55 | Austin Bralley Jacob Slone | Le Carnaval des Animaux | Undefeated regular season in KMEA 1A 3rd Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals - Distinguished Rating |
| 2016 | A | 1st (State Finals) | 83.95 | Joe Craig Adam Proctor | Rite of the Monarch | |
| 2015 | A | 1st (State Finals) | 82.55 | Joe Craig Adam Proctor | My Second Chance | 2nd Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals |
| 2014 | A | 2nd (State Finals) | 86.50 | Joe Craig Adam Proctor | Muse | |
| 2013 | A | 1st (State Finals) | 87.00 | Joe Craig Adam Proctor | Dangerous Beauty | 1st Place Class A - BOA Regional Muncie, IN; BOA Regional Finalist Muncie, IN; 3rd Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals |
| 2012 | A | 1st (State Finals) | 84.20 | Joe Craig Adam Proctor | Famous | |
| 2011 | A | 1st (State Finals) | 90.75 | Joe Craig Adam Proctor | Passage of The Warrior | BOA Regional Finalist Richmond, KY, 1st Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals |
| 2010 | A | 1st (State Finals) | 89.80 | Joe Craig Adam Proctor | The Blueprint | |
| 2009 | A | 3rd (State Finals) | 84.08 | Joe Craig Adam Proctor | Blaze | |
| 2008 | A | 2nd (State Finals) | 84.63 | David Owens Joe Craig | Riffs | 3rd Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals |
| 2007 | A | 2nd (State Finals) | 88.23 | David Owens Joe Craig | Steam | |
| 2006 | A | 1st (State Finals) | 88.80 | David Owens Joe Craig | Concerto for the 21st Century | 1st Place Class A - BOA Grand National Semifinals |
| 2005 | A | 2nd (State Finals) | 84.20 | David Owens Nick Little | A Study in Form, Sound and Light | 2nd Place Class AA - MSBA Championships |
| 2004 | A | 9th (State Semifinals) | 84.50 | David Owens Nick Little | Break Out | 1st Place Class A - MSBA Championships |
| 2003 | A | Did Not Attend KMEA | -- | David Owens Ryan Hays | The Music Of Danny Elfman | 1st Place Class A - MSBA Championships |
| 2002 | A | Did Not Attend KMEA | -- | Matthew Jackson Ryan Hays | Selections from The Divine Comedy | 1st Place Class A - MSBA Championships |
| 2001 | A | 10th (East Quarterfinals) | 80.00 | Glen Greenwood Ryan Hays | A Roman Tribute | |
| 2000 | A | 12th (East Quarterfinals) | 81.82 | Deron Frye | Music From The Motion Picture The Natural | |
| 1999 | A | 11th (East Quarterfinals) | 80.90 | Deron Frye Glen Greenwood | Nightscapes | |
| 1998 | A | 8th (State Semifinals) | 85.50 | Deron Frye | A Voyage to the Moon | |
| 1997 | AA | 10th (East Quarterfinals) | 85.11 | Scott E. Estes | Selections from Les Miserables | |
| 1996 | AAA | 3rd (State Finals) | 90.53 | Brian R. Brown Edwin Asuncion | Music of W. Francis McBeth and John Rutter | |
| 1995 | AA | 5th (State Semifinals) | 86.65 | Brian R. Brown Edwin Asuncion | Music and Images of Ron Nelson and Georgia O' Keefe | 2nd Place Class A - BOA Grand Nationals |
| 1994 | AA | 5th (State Semifinals) | 89.26 | Brian R. Brown Edwin Asuncion | Symphonic Sondheim | 6th Place Class A - BOA Grand Nationals |
| 1993 | AA | 14th (State Semifinals) | 83.05 | Brian R. Brown Toni Twadell | A Copland Celebration | |
| 1992 | AA | 3rd (State Finals) | 85.20 | Brian R. Brown Toni Turner | An American in Paris by George Gershwin | |
| 1991 | AA | 2nd (State Finals) | 87.10 | John Talbott Brian R. Brown | Savannah River Holiday Selections from Bernstein's Mass Make Our Garden Grow Red Pony | |
| 1990 | A | 1st (State Finals) | 84.30 | Kevin Briley Brian R. Brown | Selections from The Beatles | School's First KMEA State Championship |
| 1989 | AA | 8th (State Semifinals) | 86.17 | Kevin Briley | Fanfare & Dance Segments Autumn Leaves I Have A Love | |
| 1988 | AA | 2nd (State Finals) | 87.05 | David Swift | Numero Uno God Bless the Child Simple Song at Sunrise | |
| 1987 | AA | 2nd (State Finals) | 86.70 | David Swift | Dramatic Prelude Canto Del Viento Starlight Express | |
| 1986 | A | 2nd (State Finals) | 74.35 | David Swift | American Overture Sunrise Lady Home (from The Wiz) | First Year of KMEA State Championships |
| 1985 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Brant Karrick | N/A | |
| 1984 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Brant Karrick | N/A | |
| 1983 | A | N/A | N/A | Jeff Hood | N/A | Competed at Contest of Champions in Murfreesboro, TN |
| 1982 | N/A | 1st (KY State Fair) | N/A | Jeff Hood | Fire Dance Open Wide Through The Years Legend of The One Eyed Sailor | Competed at Contest of Champions in Murfreesboro, TN |
| 1981 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Jeff Hood | N/A | |
| 1980 | N/A | 4th Place (KY State Fair) | N/A | Jeff Hood | N/A |