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Media Contact: Sari Krosinsky, 277-1593, michal@unm.edu

October 4, 2007

Students to Converge on UNM for 30th Zia Marching Band Fiesta

The gala 30th annual Zia Marching Band Fiesta will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at University Stadium. Sponsored by the University of New Mexico Bands, the event features thirty-two high school marching bands from New Mexico, Texas and Colorado competing to become Zia Grand Champion.

Approximately 3,000 high school students will participate in the fiesta before a crowd of parents, band boosters and other spectators. The judging panel is comprised of experts in the field of marching band and pageantry from across the United States.

The preliminary competition begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends with a performance by the UNM Spirit Marching Band at 4:45 p.m., followed by a presentation of trophies for the preliminary round. The top ten bands from the preliminary round advance to the final round of competition, beginning at 7:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Finals Competition, the 2007 Zia Grand Champion will be crowned.

Tickets are available only at the gate on the day of contest at University Stadium. Prices range from $4 to $7 for students and $8 to $14 for adults. 

For more information call 277-8998.

 



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