Date: November 9-11, 2026
Location: University of Louisiana, Lafayette, Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
Traditional and Corps Style Competition
There is no qualifier to enter the State Marching Championship Competition.
SCHEDULE
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SCHEDULE
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Presale Tickets for Non-Participant Student Groups (Form)
HOTEL COURTESY BLOCKS FOR BANDS OR SPECTATORS
Courtesy blocks have been set up at the following hotels for school bands, family, friends who need overnight accommodations. Contact the hotel directly. When booking, indicate that you are coming into town for the Louisiana Marching Band Championship and that Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission (LCVC) helped set up the block. For questions or difficulties booking, reach out to Danielle Tassin 337-769-3810 or [email protected].
SpringHill Suites Lafayette South at River Ranch
321 Settlers Trace Blvd., Lafayette
Room block rate starts at $120.00 plus taxes, breakfast included
Contact Information: Hailey Parfait, (337) 981-5512, [email protected]
Spark by Hilton LFTLA
2144 W. Willow St., Lafayette
Room block rate starts at $89.00 plus taxes, breakfast included
Contact information: Ambrosia Allemand, (337) 236-6161, [email protected]
Comfort Suites-Oil Center
114 Rue Fernand, Lafayette
Room block rate starts at $99.00 plus taxes, breakfast included
Contact Information: Anne Gros, (337) 456-8390, [email protected]
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
1521 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette
Room block rate starts at $119.00 plus taxes, breakfast not included
Contact Information: Jamie Trahan, (337) 235-6111, [email protected]
Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette
2350 West Congress Street,Lafayette, LA 70506
Room block rate starts at $139.00 plus taxes, breakfast not included
Contact Information: 337-291-1977
Direct link to book online with discount: Hilton Garden Inn
LAFAYETTE – LOCAL FOOD, ETC.
For information about Lafayette, including local restaurants, the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission has a significant amount of information on their website, lafayettetravel.com.
Entry Fee: $350
Videography Fee: $40
Fees can be paid by school check or credit card.
If paying by school check: Make check out to Louisiana Music Educators Association and mail it with your emailed confirmation to Doug Hamilton, LMEA Financial Secretary, 306 Winfield Blvd., Houma, LA 70360. Postmark deadline is September 4, 2026.
Registration Deadline: September 4, 2026 (midnight)
Late Fees: $50
Classifications:
Classifications will be assigned once all entries have been received and will be based on the total number of performers. (Total number of performers includes winds, battery, front ensemble, colorguard, auxiliary, and drum majors.)
Announcer Notes:
Announcer notes will be submitted by google form to be sent to all registered directors by October 17, 2026.
Registration Form – all forms must be submitted online.
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SCHEDULE – STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Complete Schedule
Monday Schedule
Tuesday Schedule
Wednesday Schedule
Gate opens one hour before each day’s first performance.
Admission is $15 on Monday and Tuesday. Admission is $10 on Wednesday.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE – for Directors
This schedule includes check-in, warm-up, and performance times and designated areas for warm-ups.
STADIUM MAP – Coming Soon!
PROGRAM
Awards:
Superior Awards (score of 80 or higher):
- Band
- Percussion
- Auxiliary
Overall awards for each classification (does not include auxiliary or percussion scores):
- Class State Champion
- Class 1st Runner-up
- Class 2nd Runner-up
Caption awards for each classification:
- 1st Place Percussion
2nd Place Percussion - 1st Place Colorguard
2nd Place Colorguard - 1st Place Overall Music
2nd Place Overall Music - 1st Place Overall Visual
2nd Place Overall Visual - 1st Place Overall General Effect
2nd Place Overall General Effect
Adjudication Sheets
- Music General Effect
- Music Performance Individual
- Music Performance Ensemble
- Visual General Effect
- Visual Individual
- Visual Performance Ensemble
- Percussion
- Auxiliary