The 36th New Mexico Pageant of Bands Marching Competition was held October 17, 2015. at Wilson Stadium. There were 2,088 students from 29 bands entered in the competition. Once again, the weather was great and they event was very well attended.
2015 POB Band Entries
2015 POB Band Programs
2015 POB Performance Schedule
2015 POB Judges
2015 POB Pictures
Pictures from the 2015 Pageant of Bands are available in multiple galleries:
POB Performance Gallery
POB Awards Gallery
POB Misc Gallery
Check it out. You may see someone you know!
POB 2015 Results
| 1A - 1 to 40 | 2A - 41 to 55 | 3A - 56 to 75 | 4A - 76 to 100 | 5A - 101+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Place Second Place Third Place People's Choice Brass Woodwinds Percussion Drum Major Soloist Auxillary | Del Norte Ruidoso Santa Fe Rudiso Santa Fe Del Norte Santa Fe Del Norte Santa Fe Del Norte | Highland Piedra Vista Valley Highland Highland Piedra Vista Piedra Vista Valley Valley Piedra Vista | Albuquerque Sandia Cibola Albuquerque Cibola Sandia Sandia Albuquerque Albuquerque Albuquerque | Rio Rancho Volcano Vista V Sue Cleveland Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Valencia Rio Rancho | Eldorado LaCueva Manzano Hobbs LaCueva Eldorado LaCueva* LaCueva Eldorado Eldorado |
*Overall Percussion: LaCueva Big Bad Bear Marching Band
2015 POB Dinkles Spirit of Band Award: Belen Intensity Marching Band
DINKLES Spirit of Band Award. Once again, the DINKLES Spirit of Band Award was presented to the band whose students and parents best exemplify School Pride, Friendship, Creativity, Camaraderie and Good Sportsmanship. Through the Spirit of Band Award, DINKLES encourages band members and boosters to celebrate the fun and friendship of marching band events. We wish to thank DINKLES Marching Band Shoes and Up Front Footwear, Inc. for sponsoring this award. This year that honor went to the Belen High School Intensity Marching Band. Congratulations!
The POB Director’s instructions for day of event. Visit our 2015 POB Director’s Instructions page to review. You can also download a copy for use during the event.
2015 POB Performance Schedule. Visit our 2015 POB Performance Schedule page to view and download the performance schedule.
Download the POB Judging Sheets. The POB Judging Sheets used in the adjudication process are available for download. (8 pages, front and back – 21 MB pdf)
View the Bios for the Judges. Visit the 2015 POB Judges page for an overview of this year’s POB judges.
View an excellent photo montage produced by Albuquerque Public Schools.
Many thanks to Johanna King of APS Communications and photographers Rebeca Zimmerman and Mackenzie Everett!