OCT 6:The Festival of Bands USA features a very full day of marching activities for a large lineup of bands from South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. This 20th year of competition is expected to draw up to 10,000 visitors and competing band members. The lineup of 41 bands on parade and 29 bands in field prelims is the largest number of bands ever to appear at the Festival. The top 10 field bands advance to the evening field finals.

OCT 6: Rosemount H.S. earned top honors at the Champlin Park Rebel Classic. -The Champlin Park Marching Rebels invite you to join the 15th Annual Rebel Classic Invitational Field Show Competition. Featuring many elite regional bands, the Rebel Classic is divided into classes by both school size and band size and will be judged by the Tri-State Judges Association. Note that beginning in 2007, the Rebel Classic will be held annually on the first Saturday in October. This is a change from the previous tradition of holding the event in early September. Trophies are presented for all places in each class. Caption awards are presented in each class to the outstanding percussion, color guard, winds, and drum majors. By participating in the Rebel Classic, you will be part of an evening of sights and sounds from many highly dedicated and committed young musicians.

The Champlin Park Band Association is very proud to offer your band the opportunity to be part of this exciting field show event.