Portage Central Bands is excited to host our 4th Annual Scholastic Marching Band Invitational on Saturday, September 20 at Portage Central High School's McCamley-Knight Field.
Sixteen High School Marching Bands will be competing at this event plus an exhibition performance by the Portage Central Marching Band.
Tickets will be available at the gate on Saturday, September 20. Ticket prices will be $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens. Children five and under are admitted for free!
We are also proud to provide a free digital program that will highlight each ensemble and commemorate the performance.
Make sure to visit our PC Bands Concession stand at this event!
Event Schedule:
Box Office Opens at 2:30pm
National Anthem at 3:05pm
Class D
3:15pm - Galesburg-Augusta HS
3:30pm - Hackett Catholic HS
3:45pm - Schoolcraft HS
4:00pm - Martin HS
4:15pm - Bridgman HS
**Break**
4:45pm - Reading HS
5:00pm - Bangor HS
Class C
5:15pm - Hopkins HS
5:30pm - Parchment HS
5:45pm - Buchanan HS
**6:10pm -- Class C and D Awards Ceremony**
Class B
7:00pm - Wayland Union HS
7:15pm - Hastings HS
7:30pm - Three Rivers HS
7:45pm - Otsego HS
**Break**
Class A
8:15pm - Kalamazoo Loy Norrix HS
8:30pm - Kalamazoo Central HS
Exhibition
8:45pm - Portage Central HS
**9:05pm -- Class A and B Awards Ceremony**
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the Portage Central HS Scholastic Invitational on Saturday, September 20, 2025! Bring your band and take advantage of the new McCamley-Knight Field and beautiful PCHS campus for our Fourth Annual Invitational!
Our Scholastic Marching Band (SMB) Invitational will be a late-afternoon/evening show, and the start time will depend on how many bands participate this year. This early-season show would be perfect for MCBA groups to get feedback, or would be a great opportunity for any Scholastic groups to put on their schedule.
Highlights of the Portage Central Invitational:
Ample room for seating spectators and students
Fresh turf and stadium facilities finished in 2020
Great vantage point for your high-quality performance video
Amazing performance venue and experience for your students
Questions: Contact Mr. Bryan VanToll at bjvantoll@portageps.org
Due by August 1, 2025
Due by August 22, 2025
Payment due by August 22, 2025.
See Registration Form for more info.