This fall, music will be heard all around Evansville as four EVSC schools host marching band invitational competitions. Two firsts are happening this fall in the EVSC – Harrison High School hosting its first-ever competition; and North High School having its first invitational in the new Bundrant Stadium. Central and Reitz also have events planned for this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 8, at their respective school stadiums. Central’s event will begin at 4 p.m. at Central Stadium. Admission is $5. Reitz’s event this weekend will be at the Reitz Bowl with the first competition beginning at 11 a.m.
Harrison’s invitational, which will include more than 500 students representing seven schools, will take place Saturday, September 15, at 11 a.m. and awards will be presented at 1 p.m. Admission is $5. Harrison’s event is unique as it is the first invitational the school has hosted in its history. In addition, the event coincides with the 50th anniversary of Harrison High School. According to director William Gumula, the invitational will add to the excitement of celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary.
North High School will be a prelude to the Indiana State School Music Association’s (ISSMA) District competition and round out this fall’s marching band invitationals by hosting its competition Saturday, September 22, beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is free. This year marks the first year for the event to take place at North’s Bundrant Stadium, but is the 31st competition the school has hosted. Twenty area schools will participate for the Best in Class award.
