Osseo Marching Band Festival

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Web: OsseoBandFestival.org

Hosted By: Osseo Band Boosters

Email: Kevin Rebman, Chairman

Phone: 612-940-0971

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Now in its fifth year, the Osseo Marching Band Festival returns in 2011 with a fine lineup of high school marching bands in street marching competition. The performance route passes though the historic streets of the quaint, 100+ year-old city of Osseo, Minnesota. This is the first bands-only parade in the northwest Minneapolis metro area. The parade steps off at noon and the awards ceremony is planned for around 3:00 PM.

The route has four play zones along a distance of about eight-tenths of a mile. The performance route starts near Osseo Elementary School and ends at Osseo Senior High School. A route map is posted online at OsseoBandFestival.org. Judging takes place near the intersection of 2nd Street NE and 2nd Avenue NE. A panel of six judges is being provided by Tri-State Band Judges.

The first 10 bands to register receive a guaranteed travel stipend of $300. In the past, because of excellent community support, all bands have received the travel stipend. Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of three classes with prize money of $500, $300 and $200 respectively. Participation plaques are presented to bands not placing in the top three. Trophies are also awarded for Best Colorguard, Best Winds, Best Drumline and Grand Champion.

Looking for a weekend (or longer) trip for your band? The Osseo Marching Band Festival Committee is available to help with arrangements. Special requests are no problem. Gymnasium housing is available with breakfast service in the morning. Everything in Minneapolis/St. Paul is near Osseo ... hotels, waterslides, Mall of America, science museum, performing arts activities and more. For us, it's all about the students. March well, play hard!

CLASS A
71.6 Richfield
66.6 Anoka
63.0 Henry Sibley
61.9 St. Francis
59.7 Maple Grove

CLASS AA
85.5 Mankato Lancers
81.3 Winona Cotter
80.4 Owatonna
65.1 Bemidji

CLASS AAA
91.4 Park Center
87.6 Waconia
81.3 Patriots
67.0 Virginia

EXHIBITION
American Heritage Pipes and Drums - Honor Band
Osseo - Host
Osseo Alumni Band - Exhibition

COLOR GUARD: Park Center
DRUMLINE: Park Center
WINDS: Park Center
GRAND CHAMPION: Park Center

1. VFW Color Guard
2. American Heritage Pipes and Drums (Osseo, MN) - Honor Band
3. Henry Sibley High School Marching Band - A
4. Bemidji High School Marching Band - AA
5. Maple Grove Marching Crimson - A
6. Winona Cotter High School Marching Band - AA
7. Park Center High School Marching Band - AAA
8. Richfield Marching Spartans - A
9. Osseo Alumni Marching Band - Exhibition
10. Waconia High School Marching Band - AAA
11. St. Francis High School Marching Saints - A
12. Patriots Marching Band - AAA
13. Owatonna High School Marching Band - AA
14. Anoka Marching Tornadoes - A
15. Virginia High School Marching Band - AAA
16. Mankato 77 Lancers - AA
17. Osseo High School Marching Band - Host

• An awards ceremony is held at Osseo High School stadium immediately following the parade.
• A Festival Breakfast Buffet is available Saturday morning at Osseo Junior High School from 7:00-10:30 AM. It is open to bands (at cost) and the public (for a bit more). All proceeds support the event.

Saturday, June 25, 2011
Saturday, June 23, 2012
(Always held on Saturday of the last full weekend in June.)

Web: Bands may apply online at OsseoBandFestival.org

Hosted By: Osseo Band Boosters
Email: Kevin Rebman, Chairman
Phone: 612-940-0971

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