Sea of Sounds Band Competition
Saturday,  October 18, 2008  6:30 PM
Middletown Memorial Field

The countdown is on...

The Middletown Area Band Boosters Association is proud to announce the 19th annual Sea of Sounds band competition.  The competition is sanctioned by the Tournament of Bands, and adjudicated by the National Judges Association.   Trophies will be awarded to all competing bands.   Caption awards will be presented by group size for Music, Visual, Percussion, and Auxiliary.

Register early!  Performance order is determined within each group by the order in which applications are received.  The earliest applicants will perform in the last position in their respective group.

We also offer the following amenities:

  • Courtesy video taping of your band's performance from atop the press box.
  • Video tape immediately available at the conclusion of your performance.
  • Review your audio tapes in our catered staff-only hospitality area.
  • Reserved staff-only viewing area at the top of the grandstand.
  • Expanded warm-up areas allow longer warm-up time.
  • Warm-up areas located a short distance from the ready gate.
  • Trailer and bus parking conveniently adjacent to the field.
  • Full steel spectator grandstand, not open bleachers.
  • Assigned hosts escort your band from unloading to performance completion.
  • Concession stands open two hours before first band performs.
  • Special arrangements available upon request to feed your band upon arrival.
  • Convenient directors-only web page to keep you fully informed.

    In recent years we have hosted bands from Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and all over Pennsylvania.   Come discover why bands representing nine TOB chapters have traveled to South-Central Pennsylvania to attend our show.
  • NEW! ONLINE REGISTRATION

    Competition Application  Competition Application in Adobe PDF format

    Invitation Letter  Invitation Letter in Adobe PDF format

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    The following bands are scheduled to appear

    GROUP I (35 or fewer musicians)  Chapter  Last Year*
     
     
    GROUP II (36 to 55 musicians)
     
    Penn Manor HS High SchoolVICC:3rd ACC:23th
     
    GROUP III (56 to 80 musicians)
     
     
    GROUP IV (81 or more musicians)
     
     
    *Legend:
    CC=Chapter championship ranking
    ACC=Atlantic Coast Championships
    INV=ACC Invitationals

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