The Holiday Classic
Your Sound. Your School. Your Chance to Take the Stage.
Presented by National Battle of the Bands

Calling Florida’s middle school drumlines, high school drumlines, community drumlines, and high school marching bands!
The Holiday Classic is a free virtual showcase giving your ensemble the opportunity to perform during National Battle of the Bands weekend on January 16, 2027.


Showcase your talent, rally your fans, and represent your school. With two ways to enter, your next performance could take you from your hometown to the National Battle of the Bands stage.
TWO WAYS TO ENTER
Schools may enter both showcases. Each ensemble must register separately. Full submission requirements and event rules are available on the registration platform.
Drumline Showcase
Middle School, High School & Community Divisions
Bring the precision, personality, and sound that make your drumline stand out. Florida middle school, high school, and community drumlines are invited to submit a performance video for a chance to perform at Fan Fest before the National Battle of the Bands main event on January 16, 2027.


Fan voting will advance two middle school, two high school, and two community drumlines to the finals. Judges will select one winner from each division, and the winning drumlines will perform a unity cadence together at Fan Fest.


Entry is FREE.
High School Only
Battle of the Bands Showcase
Florida high school marching bands: bring your signature sound, school pride and best performances for a chance to open the National Battle of the Bands stadium show on January 16, 2027.


Fan voting will advance the top three bands to the finals. Directors of the college bands performing at National Battle of the Bands will select one winning high school marching band to take the opening spotlight.


Entry is FREE.
IMPORTANT DATES
Dec
14
Finalists Announced
Dec
7
to
Dec
12
Fan Voting
Dec
4
Registration & Video Submissions Close
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FANS SET THE FIELD. JUDGES PICK THE WINNERS.
Your school. Your sound. Your supporters.


Help your favorite drumline or marching band reach the finals. Watch the performances, spread the word and cast your vote through The Percussion League platform beginning December 7.
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Jabari Morgan, VP of Business Development and Sales, Webber Marketing at jabari@webbermarketing.net