The last official day of summer is the first official day of marching competitions in Michigan. While many bands have already premiered their shows at football games and non-scored marching events, this will be the first weekend that we learn just exactly how strong everybody is starting the 2013 competitive season (and, if the videos I’ve seen are any indication, this will be a good year!).
Trenton
Beginning at 2:00 PM, Trenton is playing host to 16 bands. The Boyd Arthur Middle School band will perform the national anthem. Below is a quick recap of Start Times and Awards Ceremonies:
| Class C (4) | 2:15 PM |
| Class B (2) | 3:15 PM |
| Class AA (3) | 3:45 PM |
| Class C, B, AA Awards | 4:45 PM |
| Class A (7) | 5:45 PM |
| Trenton in Exhibition | 7:30 PM |
| Class A Awards | 8:00 PM |
Trenton HS is located at 2601 Charlton Street in Trenton. ZIP 48183. We are unaware of ticket costs for Trenton.
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Rockford
Rockford starts at 3:10 PM with a performance of the National Anthem by the Rockford HS Band Seniors. 19 Bands will be in attendance.
| Class D (1) | 3:15 PM |
| Class C (5) | 3:30 PM |
| Class D and C Awards | 4:45 PM |
| Class B (5) | 5:10 PM |
| Class B Awards | 6:25 PM |
| Class A (8) | 6:50 PM |
| Rockford, in Exhibition | 8:50 PM |
| Class A Awards | 9:05 PM |
Rockford is located at 4100 Kroes Street NE in Rockford. ZIP 49431. Tickets costs $7 for Adults, $5 for Students and Seniors. There is a $20 Family Ticket (2 Adults and Children). A program is included in the cost of 1 ticket; Additional programs are available for $2.
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Novi Fanfare
The Novi Fanfare kicks off at 4:35 PM, with 14 bands in competition.
| Flight IV (2) | 4:45 PM |
| Flight III (1) | 5:15 PM |
| Flight II (5) | 5:30 PM |
| Flights IV, III, II Awards | 6:45 PM |
| Flight I (6) | 7:45 PM |
| Novi, in Exhibition | 9:15 PM |
| Flight I Awards | 9:30 / 9:45 PM |
Novi is located at 24062 Taft Road in Novi, ZIP 48375. Tickets for MCBA events tend to cost $7 for Adults and $5 for Students and Seniors.
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Will you be attending this event? If you buy a program, please take some time after the competition to send us band show titles and competition scores. We, unfortunately, cannot attend every event and your submissions ensure a more complete experience and record of Michigan’s competitive marching bands.