The Missouri Days Marching Festival will take place on October 19, 2024, in Trenton, Missouri, offering a full day of high school marching band performances.
The festival will feature a range of competitions, including a parade, indoor guard, indoor percussion, and a field show, attracting bands from across the region. The event promises a vibrant showcase of musical talent and friendly competition for participants and music lovers alike.
Below are the detailed schedules for each event.
Parade Competition (Downtown Trenton)
The festival begins with a one-mile parade starting at the newly renovated North Central Missouri College campus, passing through Trenton’s historic downtown, and ending near Trenton High School.
| Start Time | Class | School |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Exhibition | Trenton |
| Class 1 | Grundy R-V (Galt) | |
| Polo | ||
| King City | ||
| Adair Co. (Novinger) | ||
| Worth Co. (Grant City) | ||
| Princeton | ||
| Leeton | ||
| North Andrew (Rosendale) | ||
| Green City | ||
| North Harrison (Eagleville) | ||
| Class 2 | Milan | |
| Putnam Co. (Unionville) | ||
| Brookfield | ||
| Sweet Springs | ||
| Penney (Hamilton) | ||
| Scotland Co. (Memphis) | ||
| Carrollton | ||
| Class 3 | Richmond | |
| Macon | ||
| Class 4 | Kirksville | |
| Oak Grove | ||
| Savannah | ||
| Lafayette (St. Joseph) |
Field Show Competition (C.F. Russell Stadium)
Following the morning parade, the field show competition will be held at C.F. Russell Stadium. Bands will be judged on music performance, marching and maneuvering, general effect, and field auxiliary. The stadium’s covered seating provides a comfortable viewing experience for guests.
| Class | School | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Albany | 2:30 p.m. |
| North Harrison (Eagleville) | 2:45 p.m. | |
| Class 2 | Marceline | 3:00 p.m. |
| Lone Jack | 3:15 p.m. | |
| Sweet Springs | 3:30 p.m. | |
| Penney (Hamilton) | 3:45 p.m. | |
| Carrollton | 4:00 p.m. | |
| Putnam Co. (Unionville) | 4:15 p.m. | |
| Scotland Co. (Memphis) | 4:30 p.m. | |
| Class 3 | Richmond | 4:45 p.m. |
| Macon | 5:00 p.m. | |
| Class 4 | Van Horn (Independence) | 5:15 p.m. |
| Oak Grove | 5:30 p.m. | |
| Savannah | 5:45 p.m. | |
| Lafayette (St. Joseph) | 6:00 p.m. | |
| Kirksville | 6:15 p.m. | |
| Class 5 | Park Hill South (Riverside) | 6:30 p.m. |
| North Kansas City | 6:45 p.m. | |
| Winnetonka (NKC) | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Exhibition | Trenton | 7:15 p.m. |
| Awards | 7:30 p.m. |
Indoor Guard Competition (Trenton High School Gym)
The indoor guard competition will take place at the Trenton High School gym. A scheduled warm-up gym is available before each ensemble’s performance. Bands will be able to move from the practice to the performance area via a connecting corridor.
| Class | School | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Polo | 10:30 a.m. |
| Worth Co. (Grant City) | 10:38 a.m. | |
| Leeton | 10:46 a.m. | |
| Green City | 10:54 a.m. | |
| Class 2 | Milan | 11:02 a.m. |
| Putnam Co. (Unionville) | 11:10 a.m. | |
| Scotland Co. (Memphis) | 11:18 a.m. | |
| Penney (Hamilton) | 11:26 a.m. | |
| Carrollton | 11:34 a.m. | |
| Class 3 | Trenton (Exhibition Only) | 11:42 a.m. |
| BREAK | ||
| Class 4 | Van Horn (Independence) | 12:06 p.m. |
| Oak Grove | 12:14 p.m. | |
| Lafayette (St. Joseph) | 12:22 p.m. | |
| Savannah | 12:30 p.m. | |
| Kirksville | 12:38 p.m. | |
| Class 5 | North Kansas City | 12:46 p.m. |
| Winnetonka (NKC) | 12:54 p.m. |
Indoor Percussion Competition (Trenton High School Gym)
The indoor percussion competition will also take place at the Trenton High School gym. Similar to the indoor guard event, warm-up facilities will be available before performances.
| Class | School | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Princeton | 12:58 p.m. |
| Worth Co. (Grant City) | 1:06 p.m. | |
| North Andrew (Rosendale) | 1:14 p.m. | |
| Leeton | 1:22 p.m. | |
| Moravia | 1:30 p.m. | |
| North Harrison (Eagleville) | 1:38 p.m. | |
| Class 2 | Putnam Co. (Unionville) | 1:46 p.m. |
| Sweet Springs | 1:54 p.m. | |
| Carrollton | 2:02 p.m. | |
| Scotland Co. (Memphis) | 2:10 p.m. | |
| Penney (Hamilton) | 2:18 p.m. | |
| Class 3 | Richmond | 2:26 p.m. |
| Macon | 2:34 p.m. | |
| Trenton (Exhibition Only) | 2:42 p.m. | |
| Class 4 | Van Horn (Independence) | 2:50 p.m. |
| Oak Grove | 2:58 p.m. | |
| Lafayette (St. Joseph) | 3:06 p.m. | |
| Savannah | 3:14 p.m. | |
| Kirksville | 3:22 p.m. | |
| Class 5 | Winnetonka (NKC) | 3:30 p.m. |
Awards Ceremony (C.F. Russell Stadium)
The festival will wrap up with an awards ceremony under the lights at C.F. Russell Stadium. Trophies will be presented to the top three bands of each class in their respective events, along with a best-in-class field auxiliary award. The prestigious Hannaford Sweepstakes Trophy will be awarded to the band with the highest cumulative score across all events throughout the day.
