East Tennessee State University hosted one of 22 Bands of America regional championships this year over the weekend.
The competition was held in the Mini Dome on Saturday, Oct. 30. There were 16 participating bands in the line-up of competitors.
“Hosting a Bands of America regional championship is a huge win for our university and the Appalachian Highlands,” ETSU President Brian Noland said in a news release. “Bands of America events are the pinnacle of competitive marching band, and it is inspiring to see the results of hard work and dedication as high school students perform on our campus. We are proud to host these talented musicians, and we hope they will see our commitment to music education and find a home at ETSU during their visit.”
Local bands, like Dobyns-Bennett, participated, and even bands from places as far away as Tarpon Springs High School in Florida competed on Saturday.
East Tennessee State University Marching Bucs also performed exhibition after the preliminary round at 4:15 p.m.. They performed their show, “Bucs on the Bayou: Voyage to Bourbon Street.”
12 out of 16 bands made finals, and Tarpon Springs High School took home the Regional Championship, with local Dobyns-Bennett close behind.
For more information on upcoming ETSU Music events, please check out https://www.etsu.edu/cas/music/.
