The band programs of the North Carolina Bandmasters Eastern District are proud to offer the following marching band competitions this year for directors, in-state or out-of-state, to enter their band in for competition. The following competitions are listed from earliest to latest in the year.

WEST CRAVEN BAND CLASSIC
​September 30, 2023
Cory Lipsky - Director of Bands
West Craven High School
Phone: 252-244-3206
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

MONARCH INVITATIONAL
​October 7, 2023
Aaron Kingsberry - Director of Bands
Northside High School
Phone: 910-455-4868
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

47th Annual - PEANUT FESTIVAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS
October 7, 2023
Josh Poyner - Director of Bands
John A. Holmes High School
Phone: 252-482-8426
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

EASTERN NC BAND FESTIVAL
October 14, 2023

Laura Manning - Director of Bands
Roanoke Rapids High School
Phone: 252-519-7249
STATE SANCTIONED: No

WHITE OAK BAND CLASSIC
October 14, 2023
John Russell - Director of Bands
White Oak High School
Phone: 910-455-1541
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

TOPSAIL PIRATE CLASSIC
October 21, 2023
Jake Wentzek - Director of Bands
Topsail High School
Phone: 910-319-1810
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

PANTHER BAND CLASSIC
October 21, 2023
Nick Stanley - Director of Bands
Pasquotank County High School
Phone: 252-337-6880 ext. 249
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes
Registration opens June 1

GREENE CENTRAL BAND DAY
October 28, 2023
Andrew Howell - Director of Bands
Greene Central High School
Phone: 252-290-7553
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes

CRYSTAL COAST BAND CLASSIC
October 28, 2023
Jorge Benitez - Director of Bands
Havelock High School
Phone: 252-444-5117
STATE SANCTIONED: Yes
​Registration opens June 1