The adjudication panels for the 2016 Drum Corps International World Championships were assigned earlier this week.
More than 30 judges will preside over more than six dozen corps performances throughout the next three days of championship competition. As the capstone series of events on the Drum Corps International Tour, the opportunity to judge at the World Championships carries with it a high level of respect and prestige for the chosen individuals.
2016 World Championship Judging Panels
World Championship Prelims — Thursday, Aug. 11
General Effect 1: Michael Gray & Mickey Kelly
General Effect 2: Mark Waymire & Glenn Fugett
Visual Performance: Juno Orefice
Visual Analysis: Ken Giese
Color Guard: Michael Lentz
Brass Performance: Ronnie Rios
Music Analysis: Randy Greenwell
Field Percussion: Jeff Prosperie
Ensemble Percussion: Todd Fox
Chief Judge: George Olivero
World Championship Semifinals — Friday, August 12
General Effect 1: Ted Wemhoff & Mike Stone
General Effect 2: Nola Jones & Darrin Davis
Visual Performance: Michael Turner
Visual Analysis: Sal Adamo
Color Guard: Michael Thompson
Brass Performance: Paul McGarr
Music Analysis: David Carbone
Field Percussion: Jeff Ausdemore
Ensemble Percussion: Alan Dunn
Chief Judge: John Phillips
World Championship Finals — Saturday, August 13
General Effect 1: Lee Carlson & John Howell
General Effect 2: Caleb Rothe & John Bell
Visual Performance: Bret Mascaro
Visual Analysis: Frank Miller
Color Guard: William Chumley
Brass Performance: Wayne Dillon
Music Analysis: Gary Markham
Field Percussion: Mike Leitzke
Ensemble Percussion: Gifford Howarth
Chief Judge: John Phillips
View a day-by-day schedule of World Championship events.