At the end of Band Day preliminary competition, the following awards will be presented:

Preliminary class awards

Plaques for 25th through 17th places

Announcement of the Top 16 finalists


Result Prize Money
1st Place $3,500
2nd Place $3,000
3rd Place $2,600
4th Place $2,300
5th Place $2,000
6th Place $1,700
7th Place $1,500
8th Place $1,400
9th Place $1,300
10th Place $1,200
11th - 16th Place $1,000
17th - 25th Place $750
26th - 30th Place $600
31st - 50th Place $500

Travel Allowance

A travel allowance will be paid to each participating school according to the following guidelines:

Zone 1 - 1-49 Miles (One-Way) - $120 Per Bus

Zone 2 - 50-99 Miles (One-Way) - $180 Per Bus

Zone 3 - 100+ Miles (One-Way) - $240 Per Bus