Gold Division
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These groups will be scheduled between 11:00 a.m. and 4;00 p.m. with awards around 4:30 p.m.
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Designed for MSHSAA Class 5A/6A.
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The winner of 5A and 6A will be invited to finals as well as the next top 9 scores of the Gold Division.
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Classification awards will be presented
45th Annual Invitational Marching Band Festival
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Peve Stadium, Blue Springs High School
Awards
Purple Show
The purple show (morning) will feature bands split into four classifications based on the band's size. No more than four bands will perform in each classification. Class awards will be provided for all four spots in each classification ensuring that every group will receive a placement trophy. Additionally trophies for outstanding soloist(s), visual performance, musical performance, and general effect (regardless of groupings) will be presented, giving each school the opportunity to compete across classifications for top honors.
Gold Show
The gold show (evening) will feature bands split into four classifications based on the school's size. No more than four bands will perform in each classification. Awards will be provided for the top four bands in each classification with a maximum of four bands in each group. Additionally, trophies for outstanding soloist(s), visual performance, musical performance, and general effect (regardless of groupings) will be presented. And to round out the cross classification competition, Grand Prize awards will be presented for the top three placements overall.
A Special Thanks!
A special thanks goes to Meyer Music for sponsoring the 2023 season trophies.


