Missouri Western State University Bands with Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Alpha present the 27th annual Tournament of Champions high school marching band competition, starting at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 in Spratt Stadium. Tickets are available at the gate and cost $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; and free for children 12 and under.

The competition will feature bands from 17 high schools in the region. More than 1,800 students will perform and compete.

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.