2025 Freedom Showcase

VMBC Freedom Showcase

Presented by the Spirit of Freedom Marching Band and the Freedom High School Band Boosters

November 1st

About the Event

Welcome to the Virginia Marching Band Cooperative Freedom Showcase, an annual marching band competition hosted by the Freedom High School Marching Band. This event features performances from high school marching bands across the region competing for awards in music, visual presentation, and overall performance.

We have 20 bands competing today, and each performance is the result of countless hours of planning, practice, and hard work.

None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors, local businesses, the South Riding community, and Freedom High School’s faculty and staff, led by Band Director Jonathan Schiffler and Principal Tania N. Brown. The FHS Band Boosters thanks every adult and student volunteer for their tireless work and dedication to our kids and our band programs.

Visitor Information

Admission

Adult (ages 12+)

$12

Seniors (ages 60+)

$6

Youth (ages 5-11)

$6

Under 5 free

* All proceeds support the Freedom Marching Band

Code of Conduct

Please Do

  • Cheer for all bands
  • Silence your phone
  • Send AirGrams to the participants
  • Visit Concessions
  • Support our Sponsors
  • Enjoy the day!

Please Don't

  • Enter or leave during a performance
  • Obstruct others' view
  • Make negative comments (you never know who is within earshot)
  • Forget that everyone is doing their best to make this a great day for all!

AirGrams

Send an over-the-loudspeaker shout out to your favorite marcher, director, or friend!

Pricing

$3 per message

$5 for 2 messages

How to Order

  • Visit the AirGrams table near the entrance of the stadium
  • Place your order at least 30 minutes before your preferred timing
  • Payment accepted: Cash, Credit Cards, Venmo, and PayPal

Adjudicators

Ensemble Music
Carl Bly
Individual Music
Jon Merritt
Ensemble Visual
Christopher Rutt
Individual Visual
Paula Hales
GE Music
Tim Bray
GE Visual
Randall Brownlee
Color Guard
Katie Greene
Percussion
Michael Kirby
How are groups judged?

Senior Class of 2026

We celebrate and honor the graduating seniors of the Spirit of Freedom Marching Band:

Saachika Agashe
Tito Aguirre
Deeksha Bahl
Vaibhav Balakrishnan
Eggs Batarla
Ayden Bell
Umar Bhatti
Aneesh Chavda
Sankalp Chillarige
Josh Choi
Atley Fegan
Jackson Franzen
Denize Hazrati
Loyd Jacoby
Abby Keenan
Aryan Khanal
Grant Kleinsmith
Zach McDonald
Emil Mendoza Garcia
Nicholas Mueller
Camden Ogura
Drew Olivieri
Sunny Panthangi
Medha Pathuri
Abby Ramesh
Caitlyn Roldan
Santi Romero Florero
Monisha Satish
Archana Shankar
Michael Sheffler
Thomas Sherrick
Oliver Tam
Rachel Tobias
Chelsea Van Baah
Rebecca Weathington
Emmi Wickersham
Ben Wu
Imogen Yabes

Freedom HS Band Boosters

Executive Board

  • Jeff Kleinsmith - President
  • Laura McGarry - VP Operations
  • Peter Talton - VP Logistics
  • Catalina Gomoloka - VP Colorguard
  • Abe Al Saeed - VP Indoor Drumline
  • James Gould - Treasurer
  • Janelle Irrgang - Secretary

Showcase Coordinators

James Gould, Steve Harding, Jay Herrera, Janelle Irrgang, Megan Jacoby, Emily Kleinsmith, Jeff Kleinsmith, Laura McGarry, Carli Olivieri, Natalie Perez, Maria Ryan, Greg Sheffler, Erin Sterling, Peter Talton, Jennifer Wood