The Crockett and LBJ High School Band Boosters are well on the way to planning another great Capital City Marching Festival for 2010. We thank everyone who participated in 2009 and we look forward to seeing you this year!
To see the results from 2009, check out the Results page and have a look at the great pictures from the Austin American Statesman photographer Larry Kolvoord.
Our great 2009 t-shirts and patches are still available, so don't hesitate to be in touch if you want them.
We are looking forward to seeing you October 2, 2010!
The Capital City Marching Festival (CCMF) provides the absolute best competition in Class A, AA, AAA, AAAA. The CCMF presents the opportunity for bands to prepare for UIL marching band competition. Experienced judges view the competition from high above the stadium surface in order to provide constructive comments and scores that allow each band an opportunity to assess what is working well and what needs improvement as the UIL competition season approaches.
What can Cap City offer your band?
- Competition at four classification levels – A, AA, AAA, AAAA – based on number of winds
- Expert adjudicators who are the best in their caption areas
- Detailed scoring and comments, including a CD of judges' audio comments as well as a video recording of your band's performance
- An accessible location in central Austin
- An ALL-WEATHER artificial stadium surface at a UIL competition field
- Ample bus, pit truck/trailer, and spectator parking
- Assignment of a dedicated Cap City host to greet each band when it arrives and guide it through the competition process
- Excellent, well-separated warm-up areas
- More than 2,000 enthusiastic spectators
- Publicity outreach to local band communities
- Multiple on-site water stations, rest rooms, and a first-aid station staffed by medical professionals
- Professional still photos and performance videos available for purchase
- Reasonably priced food concessions, including the famous Cap City Curly Fries, excellent souvenirs, and a high-quality keepsake program
- Almost two decades of experience in marching festival operations