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Laurie Mellas, 277-5915
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October 3, 2005
29 high school bands to compete in Zia Marching Band Fiesta at UNM
The 28th annual Zia Marching Band Fiesta, sponsored by the University of New Mexico Bands, will be held on Oct. 15 at University Stadium. 29 high school bands from New Mexico, Colorado and Texas will compete to become Zia Grand Champion and for other awards and trophies.
“We estimate that since its founding by former Director of Bands Harold Van Winkle, the Zia Fiesta has had over 50,000 high school students compete,” Eric Rombach-Kendall, UNM Director of Bands said. “This year's event will feature over 3,000 students.”
Preliminary competition begins 8:30 a.m. and closes at 5:30 p.m. following a special exhibition by the UNM Spirit Marching Band featuring music from the band Chicago. Programs range from classical music by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky to classic pop tunes to soundtracks from recent films like “Gladiator” and “The Incredibles.” The ten bands with the highest scores will perform in the final competition beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from $4 to $12 and will be available at the gate on the day of the Fiesta. For more information, call the UNM Band Office at 277-8998.
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