Hall of fame

2006 Hall of Fame Inductee - Larry Rebillot

Larry has over 30 years of experience as a teacher, performer and judge in all aspects of the arts but especially the pageantry arts. Some of his accomplishments to the marching band, drum corps and the “Sport of the Arts” include serving as Bands Of America Color Guard Coordinator and serving on the Board of Directors of the Tri State Circuit for the Pageantry Arts as Vice-President and Education Director, organizing many successful fall clinics for the circuit members and students. Some of the units Larry has spent time teaching, choreographing and consulting with are the Pride of Cincinnati drum corps & winter guard, the Bluecoats, the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands, the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band, the Northwest Passage Performing Arts, and the following high schools: Beaver Local HS, Field HS, George Rogers Clark HS, Henry Clay HS, Lafayette HS, Marlington HS, Mercer County HS, Kings HS, Ryle HS, Mason HS, Shelby County HS and Harrison County HS.

He is an inspiration to not to all the guards in the circuit as well as nationally.

2006 Hall of Fame Inductee – Jeff Kniess (deceased)

The Tri State Circuit lost a founding member, outstanding
adjudicator and educator, and dear friend.

The Tri State Circuit has long been a beneficiary of Jeff’s energy and passion. As a long time adjudicator for marching band, drum corps, and winter guard, he influenced literally thousands of students in the activity. His natural gift as an educator extended to his work with the Tri State Judges Association. As a member, he worked tirelessly to promote the growth and achievement
of judges both as a mentor and a friend. While it is “politically correct” to say that students are the primary focus of our activity, Jeff Kniess “talked the talk and walked the walk.” His unswerving devotion to the students of our activity continues in those leading Tri State today. His legacy of valuing and nurturing the efforts of students and staffs has been and will continue to be passed from one to another well into the future.