Centerville Invitational

November 2, 2024


On behalf of the staff, students, band boosters and administration of Centerville High School, we would like to cordially invite you to our 17th annual Centerville Invitational Marching Band competition in 2024.  This event is a sanctioned competition of the Mid States Band Association (MSBA) and will be adjudicated by a judging panel from the Central States Judges Association.

The Centerville Invitation will be hosted at Centerville High School Stadium, 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville, OH 45459, on Saturday, November 2, 2024.   

For further information on registering for our competition, please reference the Mid States Band Association website

Tickets - 

General admission tickets are priced as follows. No refunds will be given on admission.


We highly recommend pre-purchasing tickets to avoid lines at the event and save time getting to your seat.  Online tickets are available at the Centerville High School Box Office. Please click on Single Game Tickets, then look for the Centerville Jazz Band Competition on November 2, 2024.


On site ticket sales will be located on the WEST side of the stadium – look for a tent in front of the stadium.  Credit cards are accepted for ticket purchases.


2024 Schedule 

Gates Open at 11am

Opening Ceremonies: 11:15am

Afternoon Awards: 3pm

Evening Awards: 9:30pm


Class A

11:30am Dayton Christian High School Marching Band

11:45am Bishop Fenwick High School--Falcon Force Band

12:00pm Rising Sun Shiner Pride Marching Band

12:15pm Archbishop Alter High School


Class AA

12:45pm Ada High School Marching Band

1:00pm Bishop Watterson High School

1:15pm Franklin High School

1:30pm East Central Marching Trojans

1:45pm Adams Central Squadron Sound

2:00pm East Clinton High School

2:15pm Shawe Memorial High School Band of Gold

2:30pm West Carrollton High School


-----------------------------------------------------3pm Afternoon Awards-----------------------------------------------------


Class AAA

6:00pm Clinton-Massie High School

6:15pm Bellbrook High School Marching Eagles

6:30pm Brookville High School Marching Band

6:45pm Waynesville High School

7:00pm Archbishop Carroll High School Marching Band

7:15pm Lebanon High School Marching Band


Class AAAA

7:45pm Vandalia-Butler Marching Aviators


Class AAAAA

8:00pm Worthington Kilbourne HS Marching Band

8:15pm Kettering Fairmont

8:30pm Westerville North High School Marching Band

8:45pm Miamisburg High School Marching Band


Exhibition

9:00pm Centerville Jazz Band


---------------------------------------------------9:30pm Evening Awards-----------------------------------------------------


(Please note: This schedule is subject to change.) 


Parking

The campus traffic flow is one-way.  Everyone must enter via the WEST side of the building and exit via the EAST side.

There is onsite spectator parking.  Staff will be present during the day to assist motorists to the appropriate parking area.  Handicapped parking areas will be designated near the stadium and can be located with the assistance of parking staff.

Directions: CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS TO CENTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

MAP: Printable map of CHS.

Entrance and Seating

The spectator entrance is located on the WEST side of the stadium.  Gates will open at 11am.  In order to make your visit comfortable, we encourage you to bring a stadium cushion or blanket as our seating is aluminum. 

Performing students may sit in sections A and E on the HOME side to ensure seating for paying guests.


As a courtesy to our competitors, movement to and from seating will be limited during all performances.  Ushers will restrict spectators from entering the seating area while bands are playing.


Wheelchair and accessible seating will be available in the first two rows of the seating sections.  Please see any usher for assistance.

Video Recording

Video recording of performances is prohibited due to copyright laws.

Concessions

Concessions will be available throughout the day on the HOME side.  A variety of hot and cold foods and drinks will be offered at reasonable prices.  Credit cards are accepted at Concessions.


In addition to Concessions, we will be offering a Bake Sale with an amazing variety of baked goods from our families and friends. 


Please contact us with any questions or special requests at eventscbb@centervilleband.org.


Support the Centerville Jazz Band by becoming a sponsor of one of the trophies that will be awarded during the Centerville Invitational.  A representative from your company or organization can be on the field to present an award to one of our participating bands.  Sponsorship per trophy is only $50. A family sponsorship is only $45.