Program Title: The Drop That Contained the Sea

The 2025 Ridgeline Regiment program is titled, “The Drop That Contained The Sea” and features the music of composer Christopher Tin. Water is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It creates life and has the power to shape the face of the earth. The title of The Drop That Contained the Sea comes from a Sufi concept: in the same way that every drop of water contains the essence of the sea, inside every human is the essence of all of humanity. We are all one drop in the lives of each other. We are there to celebrate each of your personal victories, we are there to hold you up in times of grief, and loss. And we are here together to celebrate the hard work and dedication of each of our small band communities. Best wishes to everyone today, as we all form our chorus together at today’s festival!

Director(s):

• Eric Parker

Design Staff:

• Lewis Norfleet -- Wind Arranger
• Nate Hunt -- Percussion and Electronics Arranger
• Eric Parker -- Visual Designer
• James Haynes -- Lead Choreographer
• Kali Hunt -- Choreographer
• Aspen Cullen -- Choreographer
• Dean West -- Choreographer
• Evan West -- Choreographer

Instructional Staff:

• Skylar Belfry -- Music Instructor/Electronics Coordinator
• Nate Hunt -- Percussion Coordinator
• Madi Hunt -- Front Ensemble Coordinator
• Andrew Wamsley -- Front Ensemble Instructor
• Eli Eckelberg -- Battery Instructor
• Katherine Selby -- Battery Instructor
• Rob Lewis -- Battery Instructor
• Kali Hunt -- Colorguard Coordinator
• Aspen Cullen -- Colorguard Instructor
• Hayden Utigard -- Colorguard Instructor
• James Haynes -- Visual Coordinator
• Dean West -- Visual/Music Instructor
• Evan West -- Visual/Music Instructor
• Alexis Hochberg -- Visual/Music Instructor

Student Leaders:

• Grant Brito -- Drum Major
• Bella Mitchell -- Drum Major