Bands of America tour stops in West Texas

Sep. 27—MIDLAND — High School marching band students from across the region will perform at the first Bands of America Regional Championship this year in Midland on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Bands will represent areas of Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Oklahoma at the 2023 Bands of America West Texas Regional Championship, presented by Yamaha, in the Astound Broadband Stadium.

For a look at the full schedule of bands, click here.

Doors will open to the public at 8 a.m. and bands will take the field beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Twenty-two bands will compete in the premier marching band event that will feature live music, choreography and competition. They will be evaluated by a panel of nationally recognized music educators and marching band experts. The top 12 scoring bands will advance to the evening finals where one band will be crowned champion at the end of the night.

The Bands of America Championships season will conclude with the Bands of America Grand National Championships Nov. 9-11 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Tickets will now be cashless for 2023. You can skip the line and buy tickets online for a reduced price here.

Check out the website for full ticket options, including full day passes, just tickets for finals and a group ticket option.

Children 10 years or younger are admitted for free for general admission seating.