13th Annual Battle of the Bands Competition

Houston will host the 13th Annual Battle of the Bands Competition on January18, 2014 at 4:00 PM. This Spectacular Event will feature more than 20 nationally acclaimed marching bands from across the country, including the best high school marching bands from Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

Congratulations To Beaumont Central High School-Port Arthur Memorial High School-Houston Westbury High School Marching Bands(Listen to The NCAA Promos)

Master And Mistress Of Ceremony
TBD

Awards Presentations
TBD

2014 Battle of the Bands Competition Adjudicators

Darryl Fields Former Director Of Bands St. Augustine High School Head Adjudicator		Professor Chuck Throckmorton Director Of Bands, Rice University Adjudicator Chuck Throckmorton is Director of Bands at Rice University.  He directs the Rice Symphonic Band, The MOB:  Rice University’s Marching Owl Band, The Houston Concert Band – an adult community band, and Music Everywhere:  Chamber Music for non-music majors. ... read more
Professor Larry Birden Director Of Bands, Langston University Adjudicator		Professor Troy L. Bennefield Director Of Athletic Bands, University Of Houston Adjudicator
Miguel Bonds Director Of Bands, Talladega College Adjudicator		Professor Harold Fooster Director Of Bands, University Of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Adjudicator

2013 MLK Battle Of The Band Place Fininshers

Large Band Category

1st Place
Istroumka High School Marching Band-Baton Rouge, LA

Medium Band Cateegory

1st Place
East Feliciana High School Marching Band-Jackson, LA

Small Band Category

1st Place
Mckinley High School Marching Band-Baton Rouge, LA

2012 MLK Battle Of The Band Place Fininshers

Large Band Category

1st Place
Beaumont Central High School Marching Band

Medium Band Category

1st Place
Port Arthur Memorial High School Marching Band

Small Band Category

1st Place
Baton Rouge McKinley High School Marching Band

 

2011 MLK Battle Of The Band Place Finishers

Large Band Category

1st Place
Beaumont Central High School Marching Band

2nd Place
Houston Stephen F. Austin High School Marching Band

Medium Band Category

1st Place
Port Arthur Memorial High School Marching Band

2nd Place
Brook shire Royal High School Marching Band

3rd Place
Houston North Forest High school Marching Band

Small Band Category

1st Place
Houston Westbury High School Marching Band

2nd Place
Houston Willowridge High School Marching Band

3rd Place:
Austin Reagan High School Marching Band

The Top Three Place Finishers Will Go To The NCAA Final Four-Houston For A Live Performance On April 1, 2011. All 1st Runner-ups Will Be Alternates, And Are Required To Be Prepared For An Appearance In The Event Of Attrition.