Last spring, legendary metal band Metallica, along with a host of MI industry sponsors, challenged marching bands at high school and collegiate levels to create performances incorporating Metallica songs into their shows, and over 450 schools accepted our challenge, signing up for the first-ever Metallica Marching Band Competition!
With nearly $200,000 in equipment up for grabs, music programs across the country cranked their repertoires up to 11, creating the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances incorporating Metallica’s music. Professional judges narrowed down the competition, and then it was over to the band to make the final decision!
And the winners are…
| Fans also got involved, casting votes for their favorites. That honor went to Auburn University and Dobyns-Bennett High School. The victors in each category will receive instruments and equipment for their programs thanks to sponsors TAMA, KHS America, Zildjian, D’Addario Woodwinds, Evans Drumheads, ProMark, and Gator, in partnership with Sweetwater, Conn Selmer, and Hal Leonard. |
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