Cavalcade of Bands

The Cavalcade of Bands (CBA) is one of many competitive band organizations in the United States and is one of several major circuits in the mid-Atlantic states (other circuits include Tournament of Bands and USSBA). CBA was founded in the late 50's by the members of the Mid-Atlantic Judges Association and its member high schools. The organization currently has over 145 member schools. It provides a large array of competitive performance opportunities including marching band, indoor guard, percussion, dance teams, and jazz ensemble. CBA sanctions approximately 28 field band events as well as about 43 indoor events annually.

Marching Band

The Cavalcade of Bands sanctions about 40 high school marching band competitions throughout each fall. Bands are judged on a 100 point linear scale by judges both on the field and in the press box. Bands are placed into one of four classes based on their size, and judged only within their class.

The four classes are:

• Independence (1-39 members)
• American (40-58 members)
• Liberty (59-83 members)
• Yankee (84+ members)

During championship week, bands are divided once more within their class based on their highest score throughout the season. Bands with the higher scores are placed into the "Open" division and bands with the lower scores are placed into the "A" division.

Cavalcade of Bands Champions

Indoor activities

The Cavalcade Indoor Association is one of several circuits for indoor shows in the mid-Atlantic states (other circuits include MAIN, TOB, KIDA, and TRWEA). The indoor season generally runs from late January to the first weekend in May. Classifications are as follows:

• Middle School/Junior – For students in middle school or up to the age of 14.
• Regional A – For color guards only
• Novice – For color guards and percussion
• A class - For color guards and percussion
• Open class - For Percussion Only
• World class - For Percussion Only

All units entering the championship contest must be members in good standing of CIA. Championship Seeding is determined by the average of the last two shows completed. Championships for 2011 will be at Wissahickon High School.

External links

• Cavalcade of Bands Official Website