PLANO EAST
MARCHING INVITATIONAL

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Saturday September 26, 2026

The Plano East Band Staff is excited to announce the 45th Annual
Plano East Marching Invitational!

Participating bands compete in a prelims/finals competition format, and a seven-judge panel evaluates participants similarly to the UIL State Marching Contest, including the following criteria:

Wind, Brass, Percussion, Visual, and Color Guard Performance, Music and Visual Ensemble

The top 10 scoring bands, regardless of classification, advance to finals competition. Should any Class Champion not advance to Finals, they will have the opportunity for an exhibition performance prior to Finals.

Additional Adjudication Details

Our Facility and Benefits

Tom Kimbrough Stadium offers a world-class performance venue with very spacious parking, truck areas, and warm-up areas. Additionally, each group receives a Google Drive with all judge audio comments, written comment sheets, a professional video recording, and high-definition photos immediately following both preliminary and finals performances.

CONTINUING IN 2026 - EVERY OPEN CLASS GROUP HAS THE OPTION TO GO INSIDE AND WATCH THEIR PRELIMINARY PERFORMANCE ON A LARGE SCREEN FOR DIRECTORS TO RECAP THEIR SHOWS!