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Waco, TX 2023
October 28, 2023
Waco Regional Championship
presented by Yamaha
October 28, 2023
Panther-Hewitt Stadium, Midway High School
UPDATE: WACO FINALS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Music for All is grateful that weather conditions allowed completion of the entirety of the preliminary competition at the Bands of America Regional at Waco, Texas on Saturday, October 28. We were not as fortunate for Finals. Due to the weather conditions and forecasted possibility of continued weather in the evening, and after considering the safety and well-being of the participants and audience members, Bands of America officials canceled the evening’s Finals. We would like to thank all involved in ensuring the safety of band members, spectators, and staff during the inclement weather.
We would like to thank all involved in ensuring the safety of band members, spectators, and staff during the inclement weather. Please read the full update here.
Event Schedule
FINALS CANCELED DUE TO ONGOING WEATHER
Music for All is grateful that weather conditions allowed completion of the entirety of the preliminary competition at the Bands of America Regional at Waco, Texas on Saturday, October 28. We were not as fortunate for Finals. Due to the weather conditions and forecasted possibility of continued weather in the evening, and after considering the safety and well-being of the participants and audience members, Bands of America officials canceled the evening’s Finals. We would like to thank all involved in ensuring the safety of band members, spectators, and staff during the inclement weather.
We would like to thank all involved in ensuring the safety of band members, spectators, and staff during the inclement weather. Please read the full update here.
8:30 AM – Box Office Opens
9:00 AM – STADIUM GATES OPEN
9:30 AM – Preliminary Competition Begins
11:30 AM – LUNCH
12:15 PM – Preliminary Competition Resumes
2:00 PM – BREAK
2:45 PM – Preliminary Competition Resumes
4:15 PM – Preliminary Competition Ends
4:30 PM – PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
All Competing Band Drum Majors
5:00 PM – Finalist Directors Meeting
Stadium Cleared
Dinner Break
6:30 PM – GATES OPEN
7:00 PM – National Anthem
Special On-Field Welcome
7:15 PM – Class Exhibition (If Needed)
7:30 PM – First Performing Finalist Band
10:30 PM – Finals Competition Ends
Class Exhibition (If Needed)
10:45 PM – FINALE – PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Parking
There is a $5 charge for spectator parking at the Waco Regional Championship. In and out privileges are available for $10. Please arrive early and allow extra time to get to the stadium, especially during peak times. Refer to the maps and other event documents for location and further details.
Ticketing Information
- This is a cashless ticket booth. Cash may be accepted at concession stands and Pepwear.
- Skip the ticket line and save money! Purchase your tickets online before arriving at the stadium using the blue “buy tickets” button above.
Panther-Hewitt Stadium
Midway High School
800 North Hewitt Drive
Hewitt, Texas 76643
Prelims Schedule and Band Info
9:45 AM - Plano East Senior H.S., TX
10:00 AM - Garland H.S., TX
10:15 AM - Midway H.S., TX
10:45 AM - San Marcos H.S., TX
11:00 AM - Moe & Gene Johnson H.S., TX
11:15 AM - Rock Hill H.S., TX
11:30 AM - McKinney H.S., TX
12:45 PM - Clear Brook H.S., TX
1:00 PM - New Braunfels H.S., TX
1:15 PM - Harker Heights H.S., TX
2:05 PM - Winston Churchill H.S., TX
3:00 PM - Meridian H.S., TX
4:35 PM - Wylie H.S., TX
4:50 PM - Dripping Springs H.S., TX
5:05 PM - Braswell H.S., TX
5:20 PM - James Martin H.S., TX
5:35 PM - Lake Ridge H.S., TX
5:50 PM - Waco H.S., TX
6:05 PM - Cypress Falls H.S., TX
ADJUDICATION PANEL
MUSIC PANEL
Donald Hill – Ventura, CA
Travis Moddison – Grants Pass, OR
Mark Nichols – Houston, TX
Caleb Rothe – Fontana, CA
VISUAL PANEL
John Howell – Pittsburgh, PA
Randy Nelson – Jacksonville, FL
Juno Orefice – Wyoming, MI
CHIEF JUDGE
Ken Turner – Apalachin, NY
OUR HOST
Thank you to the host of today’s Bands of America Championship event: Shawna Furman, the Waco ISD Choir & National Honor Society, and Midway High School!
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear Bag Policy
Music for All venues will follow a universal clear bag policy in 2023.
This applies to any person using spectator gates at an event (including students and staff before and after performances), including situations in which the band re-entry gate is the same as the spectator gate. This policy does not apply to performance flow entry and exit gates.
Is recording allowed in the stadium?
No.
Camera Policy
Only still photography is allowed, and only from general admission seats. Tripods should not be used and the viewing experience of other spectators may not be disrupted.
Still photography is not allowed at field level.
Video and audio recording of any kind is not allowed, no exceptions.
Who can enroll in BOA Championships?
Enrollment is open to all high school bands on a first-come, first-served basis.
How is performance order determined?
Preliminary performance times are scheduled based on a random draw. Applications received and paid for on or before January 31, 2023 were eligible for the initial draw, after which performance times are based on postmark of application, with earlier postmarks receiving the later performance times. The previous year’s Regional Champion has the option to choose its Prelims performance time. Finals performances are scheduled by a random draw on site.
How is classification determined?
Bands of America has a four-class system (A-AAAA). Bands are assigned to classes based on enrollment levels in grades 10-12.
Why aren’t the classifications announced?
By nature, appreciation of arts requires subjective reactions. We do not announce or publish band classifications, before or during events. Our intention is to not draw attention to classification, so as to eliminate expectations of a band’s performance based on class, including those of the judges.
How are finalist bands selected?
REGIONALS:The top 12 scoring bands, regardless of class, are invited to compete in the evening’s Regional Finals.
SUPER REGIONALS:Super Regional Championships accept 14 bands into Finals. The 14 bands are chosen according to the following procedure: the five highest scoring bands in each of the two Prelims judging panels, regardless of class, plus the next four highest scoring bands from both of the two Prelims, regardless of class, will advance to Finals. If a Class Champion is not among the highest scoring bands advancing to Finals, they will be invited to perform at Finals in exhibition.