Festival of Bands, USA

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Mail: Festival of Bands USA
PO Box 2105
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-2105

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Contact: Bob Carlson, Lincoln High School Band
Phone: 605-321-5852

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The Festival of Bands USA features a very full day of marching activities for a large lineup of bands from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. This 24th year of competition is expected to draw up to 10,000 visitors and competing band members. Last year's lineup featured 34 bands on parade and 24 bands in field prelims.

The eight-block morning parade follows Main Avenue through downtown Sioux Falls, with judging near the third block of the route.

During the parade and at prelims, bands compete in four classes for rating and ranking, with judges offering evaluation and commentary to the competitors. Trophies are awarded to the top three bands in each class. At finals, the 10 advancing bands compete in one class for trophies to the top five places.

Festival of Bands USA offers to assist with any need visiting bands may have, including travel directions, food and lodging arrangements, band escorts to assist throughout the day, and even the best places to videotape. Additional information and a registration form can be downloaded below. Contact Bob Carlson if you have additional questions.

Festival of Bands: A musical event hosted and staffed by the band parents and band directors of Sioux Falls Lincoln, O'Gorman, Roosevelt and Washington High Schools.

Download detailed recaps in PDF format: 2011 Parade Results Recap, 2011 Field Prelims Recap and 2011 Field Finals Recap

PARADE
CLASS A
69.1 Sioux Falls Christian H.S.
65.0 Groton H.S.
64.1 Murray County Central H.S.
63.5 Adrian H.S.
62.7 Warner H.S.
62.1 Parkston H.S.
57.1 McCook Central H.S.
55.2 George-Little Rock H.S.
54.2 Allen H.S.
53.9 Garretson H.S.

CLASS AA
78.8 Sibley-Ocheyedan H.S.
76.7 Pipestone Area H.S.
74.8 Luverne H.S.
74.7 West Central H.S.
72.6 Tea Area H.S.
70.0 Madison H.S.
69.7 Canton H.S.
69.4 Lennox H.S.
64.1 Milbank H.S.
61.9 Chamberlain H.S.

CLASS AAA
82.0 Worthington H.S.
81.8 Waseca H.S.
78.2 Brandon Valley H.S.
75.8 Stewartville H.S.
74.1 Brookings H.S.

CLASS AAAA
66.1 Watertown H.S.

EXHIBITION
Harrisburg H.S.
Dell Rapids H.S.
Boyden-Hull H.S.
Northern State University
Sioux Falls Lincoln - Host
Sioux Falls O'Gorman - Host
Sioux Falls Roosevelt - Host
Sioux Falls Washington - Host

FIELD PRELIMS
CLASS A
63.7 Parkston H.S.
55.5 McCook Central H.S.

CLASS AA
83.3 Rochester Lourdes H.S.
75.7 Pipestone Area H.S.
74.6 Sibley-Ocheyedan H.S.
72.5 Luverne H.S.
71.1 Lennox H.S.
63.5 Madison H.S.
63.4 West Central H.S.
59.3 Chamberlain H.S.

CLASS AAA
85.9 Waseca H.S.
85.6 MOC-Floyd Valley H.S.
84.0 Brandon Valley H.S.
77.2 Mitchell H.S.
72.2 Brookings H.S.
67.1 Huron H.S.

CLASS AAAA
88.3 Marshall H.S.
79.1 Papillion-LaVista South H.S.
78.6 Sioux City North H.S.
78.2 Hastings H.S.
74.4 Sioux City West H.S.
71.7 Aberdeen Central H.S.

FIELD FINALS
82.6 Marshall (MN) (Won tie-breaker - Music GE)
82.6 Waseca (MN)
79.2 MOC-Floyd Valley (IA)
78.8 Rochester Lourdes (MN)
78.0 Brandon Valley (SD)
74.2 Hastings (MN)
73.7 Papillion-LaVista South (NE)
72.5 Mitchell (SD)
71.9 Pipestone (MN)
71.1 Sioux City North (IA)

EXHIBITION
Sioux Falls Lincoln - Host
Sioux Falls O'Gorman - Host
Sioux Falls Roosevelt - Host
Sioux Falls Washington - Host

DRUM LINE: Waseca (MN)
GUARD: Marshall (MN)
HORN LINE: Waseca (MN)
DRUM MAJORS: Waseca (MN)

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD: Pipestone (MN)
K&M MUSIC "SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL" AWARD: Sioux City North (IA)

FIELD GRAND CHAMPION: Marshall (MN)
PARADE GRAND CHAMPION: Worthington (MN)
SWEEPSTAKES AWARD (PARADE + FIELD FINALS): Waseca (MN)

• Admission wristbands can be purchased in advance at Sioux Falls Lewis Drug Stores or at the gate on the day of the event.
• Wristbands are $7.00 and are valid for admission to both prelims and finals. (The stadium is NOT cleared between prelims and finals, so you can remain in your seat for both events.)
• Children below kindergarten age are free.
• Festival program books are $2.00.

• An awards ceremony is held at the stadium immediately following the field competition.

Saturday, October 1, 2011
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Saturday, October 5, 2013
(Always held the first Saturday in October)

Mail: Festival of Bands USA, PO Box 2105, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-2105
OR
Contact: Bob Carlson, Lincoln High School Band
Phone: 605-321-5852

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