Event Information
The SEVMG is a Virginia Marching Band Cooperative (VMBC) sanctioned event, providing bands with valuable feedback from a distinguished panel of adjudicators early in the season.
Location
Hickory High School
1996 Hawk Boulevard
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Distinguished Judging Panel
Our expert judges provide valuable feedback to help bands improve and excel
Christopher Allen
Music Ensemble
Chris Allen is an educator and French Horn performer from Tampa, Florida. Currently on the Brass Staff of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.​
Ted Mascari
Music Effect
Ted is an educator and arranger based out of upstate New York. Judging Coordinator and Education Director for the New York State Percussion Circuit.
Jon Merritt
Percussion
Jon is an educator and active adjudicator for WGI Percussion across the country. A marching member of the 1991, 1992, 1993 Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.
Lacie Knight
Colorguard
Freelance Instructor, Designer, Adjudicator
Experience with JMU Guards, First Flight World, and Etude World.
Doug Casteen
Visual Effect
VMBC Judge Coordinator. Doug has judged all visual captions for DCI and BOA as well as Effect/Visual for WGI.
Jason Derting
Visual Ensemble
He currently serves as the AIA Color Guard Chief Judge/Judge coordinator and is very active judging all visual captions in the fall for The Virginia Marching Band Cooperative.
Megan Hutera
Individual Visual
Middle School Music Educator. Alumni of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps.
Andres Gonzalez
Individual Music
Lieutenant Andres Gonzalez currently serves as the Executive Officer and Conductor of the Concert Band at the US Army School of Music. He is a former HS Band Director and an alumni of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps.
2026 Schedule
Supporting Our Program
SEVMG is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Marching Hawks. Volunteers, including parents and students, are essential to its success.