Music in the Castle
Performance Schedule
Performance Schedule
pERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
The 2026 Music in the Castle performance schedule will be posted closer to the event.
CASTLE DOOR POLICY
To protect the sound quality of each performance, the castle doors will remain closed while a band is performing. Once the doors close, they will not reopen until that band’s performance is complete.
Please plan ahead, check the posted performance schedule onsite, and be seated at least 20 minutes before the band you want to see performs.
adjudication
The format for adjudication is based on the Tennessee Bandmasters Association’s Marching Band Evaluation System. Adjudication sheets can be found here: http://www.tennesseebandmasters.org/marching-band/
The adjudication panel will consist of one judge from each of the following captions:
Music Effect
Music Ensemble
Visual Effect
Visual Ensemble
Percussion
Drum Major
Auxiliary
Classifications are determined by the number of windows and percussion
awards
1st and 2nd place trophies awarded for:
Music
Visual
Effect
Percussion
Drum Major
Auxiliary
Grand Champion Awards presented to the top-scoring bands in:
Small Classes (A & 2A)
Large Classes (3A-5A)
Two awards ceremonies
Classes A & 2A
Classes 3A, 4A and 5A.