Puget Sound Festival of Bands

36th Annual Puget Sound Festival of Bands

Celebrating Washington State Marching Day!

Each year, thousands of high school students, support staff, and enthusiastic spectators take part in this exciting event. Marching bands from all around the Pacific Northwest converge on Everett Memorial Stadium to compete for awards and recognition. Typically, more than 20 bands participate in 4 divisions based on size, from the smallest Division A bands with as few 10 tenacious members, to the massive Open Division bands hosting more than 100 members creating an unforgettable sound. During the preliminaries competition, all bands compete within their division for the top 3 positions, then, these 12 top bands go head to head in the finals competition to take first, second, and third place overall. The stadium provides sheltered seating for spectators to enjoy this day-long event, and there are plenty of food and souvenir concessions to enjoy.

This is our 36th year of hosting this event and every year seems to be more fun than the last! The Cascade High School Band & Color Guard Boosters would be honored for you to attend this prestigious event, which is one of the largest one-day events in Snohomish County annually.

Show Info:
On site concessions + Bake Sale
PSFOB show shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more for sale

Divisions:
A - 60 and under total marching members
AA - 61 to 80 total marching members
AAA - 81 to 100 marching members
Open - Over 100 marching members

Participating Bands:
As band registrations are received we will update the following list to reflect this year's competition. Currently the following bands have registered for the 2023 competition, and are listed below in alphabetical order.
- Cascade Sound, Everett, WA - Host Band

Awards:
At the conclusion of the preliminary competition an awards ceremony will be held in which trophies will be presented to the top three bands in each division. Preliminary competition caption award plaques for each division will also be presented during this time. A minimum of 12 bands will complete in finals competition. Each of the 1st Place winners in each class are selected for finals. The remaining finalists are selected based on their score, regardless of classification. The bands will perform in reverse score order.

Caption Awards: High Visual Effect, High Percussion, High Music, High General Effect, High Color Guard, Best Drum Major (finals only)

Adjudication:
This year's judges have been selected based upon their competence and integrity, and are recruited at the local, regional, and national levels. The judges will provide each band with a commentary on a digital voice recorder for preliminary and finals competition. Commentary will be of a constructive nature that will help reinforce the learning process.

Logistics:
The Cascade High School Band & Color Guard Boosters would like to thank all the individuals who help put together this show each year and their continued support. This help and support is what allows the festival to run smoothly.

Time:
Preliminary Competition: 8:30am to 3:30pm (tentative)
Finals Competition: Starts at 4:00pm (tentative)