Eleven high school marching bands are scheduled to perform at North Schuylkill High School’s Tournament of Bands competition on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Spartan Stadium.
North Schuylkill Tournament of Bands Details
Gates open at 4 p.m., and the competition begins at 5 p.m. Six Schuylkill County bands are scheduled to perform: Shenandoah Valley, Blue Mountain, Pottsville Area, Mahanoy Area, Williams Valley and host North Schuylkill.
The North Schuylkill High School Treble Maker Chorus will perform the national anthem at 4:55 p.m.
Marching Band Performance Schedule
| Time | Band or Event |
|---|---|
| 4 p.m. | Gates open |
| 4:55 p.m. | National anthem by the North Schuylkill High School Treble Maker Chorus |
| 5 p.m. | Southern Columbia |
| 5:15 p.m. | Mifflin County |
| 5:30 p.m. | Pocono Mountain East |
| 5:45 p.m. | Shenandoah Valley |
| 6 p.m. | Blue Mountain |
| 6:15 p.m. | Pottsville Area |
| 6:30 p.m. | Intermission |
| 6:45 p.m. | Panther Valley |
| 7 p.m. | Mahanoy Area |
| 7:15 p.m. | Jim Thorpe Area |
| 7:30 p.m. | Williams Valley |
| 7:45 p.m. | North Schuylkill — “Mirrorball Mayhem” |
| 8:15 p.m. | Awards ceremony |
The National Judges Association will adjudicate the competition. North Schuylkill will close the performances with its 2026 field show, “Mirrorball Mayhem.”
Admission and Concessions
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets will be sold at the stadium gate, and the event is cash only.
The North Schuylkill Band Boosters and Spartan Halftime Club will offer concessions during the event.
Location, Parking and Rain Date
Location: North Schuylkill High School, 15 Academy Lane, Ashland.
Spectators should park in the school’s lower parking lot. The rain date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
