Oct. 9, 2023–Missouri Western State University will host 17 high school marching bands for the 37th annual Tournament of Champions on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and free for those 12 and under.

The competition begins at 2 p.m. on Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium and will conclude with an exhibition performance by Missouri Western’s Golden Griffon Marching Band at 7:15 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 7:30.

The performance schedule is:

2:00-Benton High School
2:15-Sherwood High School
2:30-West Platte High School
2:45-Lathrop High School
3:00-Albany High School
3:15-Lafayette County High School
3:30-Lawson High School
3:45-Lafayette High School 

Break

4:15-Excelsior Springs High School
4:30-Savannah High School
4:45-Raytown High School 

Break

5:15-Central High School
5:30-North Kansas City High School
5:45-Lewis Central High School 

Break

6:15-Staley High School
6:30-Platte County High School
6:45-Lee’s Summit West High School 

Break

7:15-Golden Griffon Marching Band
7:30-Awards Ceremony

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