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East Tennessee State University will host one of the prestigious Bands of America regional championships, an honor enjoyed by only a select few locations across the United States.  

The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Ballad Health Athletic Center, formerly known as the Mini-Dome. The ticket office opens at 7 a.m., and the performance kicks off at 8 a.m. with South Forsyth High School from Georgia.  

“We are thrilled to host this event and meet the many talented students participating,” said Dr. Joe Moore, director of athletic bands and an associate professor in the Department of Music at ETSU. “It is difficult to overstate what an honor this is, and especially what it means for the community and the region.”  

High school bands from across the nation will compete throughout the day. Local interest includes performances by Science Hill at 10:30 a.m. and Elizabethton at 10:45 a.m.  

The ETSU Marching Bucs will perform an exhibition at 4:30 p.m. The ETSU Marching Bucs continue to gear up for their upcoming performance at the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Learn more about their journey here.  

Tickets for Bands of America are available for purchase online or at the door. 

For more information, contact the Department of Music at (423) 439-4276 or music@etsu.edu.   

For disability accommodations, contact the ETSU Office of Disability Services at (423) 439-8346. 

Some bands located in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene may be delayed or unable to attend. Performance times may also be adjusted.