Hosting an Event
can be intimidating. It takes many hands to host an event. We are here to help you through your journey to ensure that you are successful, your team is successful, and that your students enjoyed the experience. Begin the process by identifying which event you would like to host.
Did You Know...?
There are several different types of events, and some are only judged by the NCBA, while others are actually sponsored by the NCBA. We would love to have you as a host in accordance to the policies and circumstances that would allow us to accept your application.
Band Reviews & Field Shows
These are only judged by the NCBA, not hosted. Acceptance usually depends on two things, regional location and, most importantly, judges' availability for that date. Without judges, a show cannot proceed.See the Parade & Field Hosting Procedures for more information.
Large Ensemble & Jazz Festival
These are co-hosted by the NCBA at your site. The NCBA currently hosts two to three large ensemble festivals on a rotating site basis. However, if you would like to have an NCBA Festival in your area, please submit an event application below.
Solo & Small Ensemble Festival
Solo & Small Ensemble Festivals are hosted by the school judged by the NCBA. We currently do not have any scheduled. However, if you wish to host a Solo & Small Ensemble Festival, please contact the NCBA Clinics and Festival Coordinator. Your request will be reviewed by the board for suitability and judging availability.
Winter Guard & Winter Percussion
These events are hosted by individual schools, but on the NCBA Winter Circuit. There are a very limited number of dates available, and judges are at a premium on these dates. Please submit an event application below and we will advise you on any available openings in the winter schedule.
Winter Season Championships
Winter Championships are sponsored by the NCBA, and performed at volunteer venues. The organization and the NCBA share costs and profits. The NCBA is looking primarily for some or all of these factors when choosing a host of this large and prestigious event:
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Director/Boosters who have hosted other NCBR events and have a proven track record of success doing so.
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Has hosted a regular season Winter Show before.
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Has a winter guard and/or winter percussion unit on the NCBA circuit.
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Has two full size gymnasiums and appropriate warm up areas for the shows (1st choice), OR has two full size gymnasiums on two separate but closely related sites (2nd choice). NCBA must also take into consideration the location of the school, parking facilities, etc. An on-site inspection of the school is usually required by the board.
