Major marching band championship arrives in Texas

PROSPER (KDAF) — High School marching band students from across the region will perform at the Bands of America North Texas Regional Championship, presented by Yamaha, Saturday, Oct. 11 at Prosper ISD Children’s Health Stadium.

Bands from across Texas will compete. Bands of America Championships are the nation’s premier marching band events, showcasing outstanding student musicians and visual performances.

This event is hosted by Prosper, Rock Hill, Walnut Grove, and Richland-Prosper High Schools.

There will be an exhibition performance by the University of North Texas Green Brigade Marching Band following the conclusion of the preliminary competition at 4:15 p.m.

For a look at the full schedule of bands, visit marching.musicforall.org.

Bands take the field for preliminary competition performances at 8:30 a.m. Gates will open to the public at 8:00 a.m. Times are subject to change, visit marching.musicforall.org for the latest event schedule.

Performances will be evaluated by a panel of nationally recognized music educators and marching band experts. The 12 highest-scoring bands will advance to the evening finals with the top-scoring band named champion at the end of the night. The first competing finalist band is at 7:30 p.m. with gates opening at 6:30 p.m.

The 2025 Bands of America Championships season includes 29 events across America, culminating with the Bands of America Grand National Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, November 13-15.

Music for All is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season. Since 1975, Bands of America has supported music education and the marching arts. This year, the organization celebrates all the bands who have stepped foot on a marching field and create the path for all who will come. For more information, visit musicforall.org/50.

Tickets

All tickets are digital, and the event is cashless. Spectators can skip the line and buy tickets online at marching.musicforall.org. Children 10 years or younger are admitted for free for general admission seating.


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