NC BANDMASTERS
ASSOCIATION EST. 1938
2026 Marching Band Calendar
September 26: Cleveland Critique & Competition
Cleveland High School
Jonathan Watts, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
Music Perf. Individual: TBA
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Visual Performance: TBA
September 26: Land of the Sky Marching Band Festival
Enka High School
Kevin Young, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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September 26: West Craven Classic
West Craven High School
Jason Heard, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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September 26: Panther Creek Invitational
Panther Creek High School
Andy Weiss, Director
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Chief Judge: Phillip Riggs
Music Perf. Individual: Matt Pellas
Music Per. Ensemble: Stan Schoonover
Music Effect: Jason Heard
Visual Effect: Conrad Isenhour
Visual Performance: Ian Jeffrey
October 3: Carolina Classic
East Lincoln High School
Dustin Wallace, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 3: Peanut Festival Battle of the Bands
John A Holmes High School
Matthew Brannon, Director​
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October 3: Mustang Classic
Middle Creek HS High School
Page Newsome, Director
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Chief Judge: Mark Beamish
Music Perf. Individual: Steve Kuni
Music Per. Ensemble: Andrea Brown
Music Effect: Carolina Perez Guerrero
Visual Effect: Ken Martinson
Visual Performance: Kendra Wendeln
October 3: Monarch Invitational
Northside High School
Aaron Kingsberry, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 3: Cold Mountain Classic
Pisgah High School
Matt Sanders, Director
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Chief Judge: Rodney Workman
Music Perf. Individual: Dr. Cole Hairston
Music Per. Ensemble: Tim Wise
Music Effect: Steve Sigmon
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October 10: Cedar Cliffs Classic Tournament of Bands
AC Reynolds High School
Cliff Dodson, Director
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Chief Judge: Phillip Riggs
Music Perf. Individual: Richard Smith
Music Per. Ensemble: Amy Acklin
Music Effect: TBA
Visual Effect: Alex White
Visual Performance: Tony Robinson
October 10: Marching Rams Invitational
Rolesville High School
Rachel Harshman, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 10: Compass Classic Marching Band Competition
West Johnston High School
Jessica Leighton, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 10: White Oak Band Classic
White Oak High School
John Weeks, Director
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Chief Judge: Debbie Davis
Music Perf. Individual: Kim Summers
Music Per. Ensemble: Lynn Dale
Music Effect: Jason Robison
Visual Effect: Paul Orsett
Visual Performance: Brandon Pope
October 17: Tojan Tournament of Bands
Chase High School
Michael Henders, Director
Chief Judge: Tony Robinson
Music Perf. Individual: Carolina Perez Guerrero
Music Per. Ensemble: Andy Washburn
Music Effect: Tony Robinson
Visual Effect: Ron Roys
Visual Performance: Jose Montes
October 17: The Colt Classic Championship (The Triple C)
Cape Fear High School
Matthew Jorgensen, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 17: The Freedom Classic
Freedom High School
Jonathan Chesson, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 17: Festival of Bands
Fuquay Varina High School
Avery Butler, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
Music Perf. Individual: Nathan Hartman
Music Per. Ensemble: Patricia Hughes Ball
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October 17: Pirate Classic
Topsail High School
Jake Wentzek, Director
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Chief Judge: Debbie Davis
Music Perf. Individual: Joe Figliolo
Music Per. Ensemble: Todd Dixon
Music Effect: Jon Caldwell
Visual Effect: Chris Blice
Visual Performance: Ian Jeffrey
October 17: Panther Band Classic
Pasquotank High School
Nick Stanley Director
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Chief Judge: Leo Nieves
Music Perf. Individual: Nicky Pelzel
Music Per. Ensemble: Mike Self
Music Effect: Kerry Shimfessel
Visual Effect: Brandon Pope
Visual Performance: Keith Greene
October 24: Pirate Nation Invitational
Corinth Holders High School
Olivia D. Spell Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 24: Cavalier Classic Marching Band Competition
East Burke High School
Emily Bumgarner Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 24: Knight Tournament
North Henderson High School
Ryan Summers, Director
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Chief Judge: Steve Sigmon
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October 24: Providence Cup
Providence High School
Katie Kilroy, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 24: Capital City Band Expo
Sanderson High School
Mitchell Townley, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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October 24: Seaside Classic
Swansboro High School
Kristen Graham, Director
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October 31: Cary Band Day
Cary High School
Brandon Martel, Director
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Chief Judge: Richard Holmes
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October 31: Crystal Coast Band Classic
Havelock High School
Blair Dyal, Director
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Chief Judge: TBA
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