The sounds of horns blowing and cymbals clashing will fill the air just south of downtown Atlanta as the Georgia State University School of Music and the Panther Band host the inaugural Georgia State Marching Band Championship (GSMBC).
The GSMBC will take place on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public. General admission tickets are available for $18 at pantherband.gsu.edu/spectator.
More than 6,000 people will be expected to witness about 3,000 students from 23 high schools across the Southeast competing in one of five class divisions.
Highest Achievement Awards and Class Placement Awards will be presented as for each class, A, AA, AAA, AAAA and AAAAA, based on total scores.
“We are excited to launch the premier marching competition in the state of Georgia,” said Chester Phillips, director of athletic bands at Georgia State. “Our focus from the beginning has been on creating an amazing performance venue and experience for students while providing world-class education and feedback for directors and programs.”
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