We wish to invite your band to perform at Alma College on October 3, 2026.  The entry fee for this event is $200.00. In exchange, you will receive 10 FREE passes for staff or to use as you see fit.   Admission at the gate will be $5 for Adults.  Children, Students, and Veterans are free.  Concessions will be available.  We hope to see your band perform!

• Alma College’s Field-turf Stadium is an ideal all-weather performance venue.
• Each band will receive in-depth taped comments in the areas of Music Performance and Music Effect, Marching Performance, Visual Effect, Color Guard, and Percussion.
• Bands may compete in the SMB format www.scholasticmarchingbands.com or perform for comments only.
• Plaques will be awarded to all participating bands.
• There will be four classifications: A, B, C, and D
• It will be an afternoon show, with a 1:00 P.M. start, so bands can return home at a reasonable hour or compete again on an evening show at a second site.
• Guest performance by the Kiltie Marching Band!

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For more information Contact:  Kerrissa Silverthorne silverthornekm@alma.edu (preferred) or (989) 463-7214.

About The Alma College Music Department:

The Alma College music department is committed to providing the general student with a basic understanding of the language and history of music as well as strengthening the student’s musical skills by expanding proficiency in technique, heightening interpretive insight and facilitating the understanding of pedagogical tools and procedures.  Alma College provides courses and curricula for music majors so that they may have the necessary foundation to pursue graduate study, teaching, performing or music-related fields.  Visit the Alma College Music Department homepage at: http://www.alma.edu/music/

Alma College encourage diversity, and resolve to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant criteria.  Alma College will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities, or services.