Central Phenix Invitational Marching Festival
Join Us for the 2026 Invitational!
The Red Devil Regiment of Central High School proudly invites high school marching bands from across the region to participate in the Central Phenix Invitational Marching Festival at Garrett-Harrison Stadium in Phenix City, Alabama!
This premier event provides directors, staff, and student musicians with a top-tier performance atmosphere, constructive feedback from expert adjudicators, and outstanding turf facilities.
Special Guest Exhibition Performance
We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary exhibition performance by Troy University's "Sound of the South" Marching Band! Your students and spectators will get to experience one of the nation's premier collegiate marching ensembles live in action.
42nd Central Phenix Invitational Marching Festival Details
2026 Judges Panel
- Drum Major- Diondre Crowder (Eclectic, AL)
- Color Guard- Sarah Solomon (Millbrook, AL)
- Dance/Majorette- TBA
- Percussion- JaCorey Benjamin (Andalusia, AL)
- Band- Roland Ventura (Lawrenceville, Ga.)
- Band- Michael Thomas (Valdosta, Ga.)
- Band- Deborah Bradley (Valdosta, Ga.)
- Band-Lori Hart (Pelham, AL)
Post-Performance Clinicians
- Clinician #1- Jimmy Oliver (Wetumpka, AL)
- Clinician #2- Dr. Rusty Courson (Smiths Station, AL)
Score Ratings
- I- Superior- 85-100
- II- Excellent- 70-84.9
- III- Good- 69.9 and below
Classifications
- Class A (up to 30)
- Class AA (31-55)
- Class AAA (56-87)
- Class AAAA (88-114)
- Open Class (115 and above)
*Bands may elect to compete in a classification above their designated wind size; however, they may not compete in a lower classification.
Trophies Awarded:
- Superior Performance
- Best In Class (All Captions)
- Most Entertaining Band (Judges' selection)
- Mack Roberts Most Outstanding Drum Major (highest-scoring Drum Major of the Day)
- Most Outstanding Soloist Award (Woodwind & Brass)
- Grand Champion Award (Classes 1A & 2A, Classes 3A-Open)
Event Details
- Event Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location: Garrett-Harrison Stadium (3800 Summerville Road, Phenix City, AL 36867)
- Host Ensemble: Central-Phenix City Red Devil Regiment
- Registration Fee: $150.00
- Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Feature Exhibition: Troy University "Sound of the South"
Register for the Central Phenix Invitational Marching Festival
Make Checks Payable To: Central Bands
We would like all payments completed no later than Friday, September 18th
Mail To:
Attn: Calvin Scott
Central Bands
2400 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, Alabama 36870
Questions about the Festival?
Email our Band Director, Mr. Calvin Scott, at cscott@pcboe.net.