2026 Adjudicators:
Bryan Christian, Vista Ridge H.S., TX (Music Performance)
Michael McIntosh, Minneapolis, MN (Music Effect)
Jeremy Tate, Medina, TN (Visual Performance)
Kendall LeJeune, Round Rock, TX (Visual Effect)
Anthony Riederer, Palm Springs, CA (Color Guard)
TBD (Percussion)

On Saturday September 26, 2026 registered bands will compete in the preliminary round of competition at Irondale High School beginning at or around 12pm. Bands will use their YIM classification to determine which class they will compete, with Class A bands performing first followed by Class AA, Class AAA, and Class AAAA. After the preliminary round of competition, we will present class placement awards and highest achievement awards for best winds, percussion, and color guard.

ALL bands who participate in prelims at Irondale High School are invited to perform in the evening finals show at Goodrich Field, at Anoka Middle School for the Arts. There will be two classes for finals. Class A finals will begin at or around 6pm. This will be followed by Class AA, AAA, and AAAA finals, which will run as an Open Class finals competition. At the conclusion of each evening show, we will present finals placements awards in A Class and Open Class as well as the awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding General Effect in each. Finals order for both A Class and Open Class will be determined by pre-draw at the preliminary round of competition. This format gives everyone a chance to perform in the night show and build a schedule that provides a proper break between performances.

Registration Fee: $250