Centerville Invitational

On behalf of the staff, students, band boosters and administration of Centerville High School, we would like to cordially invite you to our 18th annual Centerville Invitational Marching Band competition in 2025.  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.

• General Admission $15

• Children under 5 FREE

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.

2025 Schedule and Details to Come

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.