Missouri Western State University Bands with Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Alpha present the 26th annual Tournament of Champions high school band competition beginning at 2:30 Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Spratt Memorial Stadium. The day’s activities will close with an awards ceremony at 8:30 p.m.

The annual marching band competition will feature 20 local bands and an exhibition performance by Missouri Western’s Golden Griffon Marching Band.

Tickets are available at the gate and are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students and free for children 12 and under.

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.