West Alabama Marching Band Festival
Registration for 2023 is Open!
We can't wait to see you on November 4th!
For Online Registration- Click Here
The registration fee is $100 per band made payable to Gordo Band.
Please mail to: ATTN: Michelle Gann
Gordo HS Band
630 4th St NW
Gordo, AL 35466
The Gordo High School Grenadier Band and Band Boosters proudly announce the 45th annual West Alabama Marching Band Festival to be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Gordo, Alabama.
The Gordo Grenadier Band and Band Boosters have hosted and operated the West Alabama Marching Band Festival since its inception in 1977.
MISSION STATEMENT: The West Alabama Marching Band Festival strives to be first and foremost a good educational experience and a fair competition. For 45 years, we have kept our focus on serving the director and his/her band. In short, we strive to be THE BEST competition you and your bad will attend this year! We continue to listen to suggestions as we continually work to improve our contest experience.
CLASSIFICATION OF BANDS:
Class F: Bands in their 1st year of competition
Class E: 0-20 Winds
Class D: 21-35 Winds
Class C: 36-50 Winds
Class B: 51-70 Winds
Class A: 71+ Winds
AWARDS:
All units receiving a superior (80-100) or an excellent (60-79.9) will receive a trophy.
Overall Best in Class is determined by totaling and averaging ALL of each band's scores in all categories.
A Best Overall Trophy will be presented in each caption.
The Performance Trophy will be awarded to the band from classes F through D with the highest overall GE score.
The Mayor's Trophy will be awarded to the band from classes C through A with the highest overall GE score.
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 AT THE GATE
Because of our beautiful turf field, fire batons and fireworks are not allowed.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Gordo Band Boosters will have a fully stocked concession stand open throughout the event.
Additional food vendors will also be available.
Vendors will be selling event shirts as well as other band related shirts and souvenirs.
Each band will be videoed during the performance and DVDs will be available for purchase.
Gadsden Music will be available for instrument repair or emergency supplies.
A program will be produced with information on each band as well as our sponsors.
A hospitality room will be available for directors and staff throughout the day.