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Festival of the Bands Today

Watch Arcadia High School's top marching band play.

Adapted from an Arcadia High School Music Club Press Release

Some of the finest bands in Southern California will compete in the 58th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands on Saturday. This prestigious event is hosted by the bands of , , , and .

"The support and participation of the parents and volunteers of the Arcadia Music Club, as well as the music clubs at the middle schools, has always been a major part of the success of this event," said Betsy Burcham in a media release. "We are also grateful for the support that we receive from the , , , and the City of . We truly could not make this happen without their contribution."

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The award-winning leads off the band review at 8:30 a.m. on Baldwin Avenue, south of Huntington Drive. The field show tournament starts at 4 p.m. at Citrus College Stadium at 1000 West Foothill Boulevard in Glendora.

Tickets cost $10 for the field show tournament. The proceeds from this event help defray the costs of the music programs at the middle schools and high school in Arcadia by providing funds to purchase instruments, uniforms, instruction, and much more. 

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