McKendree University Preview of Champion Marching Band Competition

$8.00 for ages 14-64 (includes POC program)
$5.00 for ages 7-13 and 65+ (does not include program)
Ages 6 and under are admitted free of charge

The Preview of Champions is an independently run contest by McKendree University and will feature top notch adjudicators and clinicians! The competition schedule will be based on the number of entries with an evening awards ceremony. Bands who attend another competition elsewhere are extremely welcomed to attend - just let us know of your schedule. McKendree University is 25 Minutes from downtown St. Louis, located conveniently between interstates 55/70 and 64.

Lighted Game Day Turf Field
-Bands perform based on number of instrumentalists (front ensemble, drumline, woodwinds and brass)
-Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each class and Grand Champion Award
-Caption awards to include: Outstanding Percussion, Color Guard, Visual Presentation, and Wind Performance
-Video review immediately after each bands' performance
-Clinician comments immediately after each band's performance
-Indoor Director and Staff hospitality room overlooking the field
-Concessions will be available for purchase at nominal stadium prices

2A
1:30 Orchard Farm, MO
1:45 Mater Dei
2:00 Murphysboro
2:15 Northwest, MO
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3A
2:45 Mt. Vernon
3:00 Jacksonville
3:15 Marquette, MO
3:30 Carterville
3:45 Centralia
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4:15 McKendree University (EXH)
4:30 AWARDS
4A
6:00 Effingham
6:15 Wentzville Liberty, MO
6:30 Salem
5A
6:45 Mascoutah
7:00 Collinsville
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6A
7:30 Granite City
7:45 Edwardsville
8:00 Marion
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8:30 McKendree University (EXH)

8:45 Awards