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Tournament Of Bands
The Tournament of Bands (TOB) is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating exciting and meaningful performance opportunities for marching ensembles across nine states in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Each fall, hundreds of scholastic and independent groups take the field at TOB-sanctioned events, from local competitions to regional chapter championships, all leading to the highly anticipated Atlantic Coast Championships. Through these experiences, TOB helps musicians, educators, and families share in the joy of performance while building skills, friendships, and lasting memories.
Tournament Indoor
The Tournament Indoor Association (TIA) offers a wide variety of competitive opportunities for performers in color guard, dance, jazz band, percussion, marching winds, and twirling.
From January through May, scholastic and independent groups showcase their creativity and talent at TIA competitions across the region, culminating in the Atlantic Coast Championships. TIA provides an encouraging and educational environment where students can grow as performers, connect with peers, and celebrate the performing arts in fresh and exciting ways.
National Judges Association
The National Judges Association (NJA) is a nonprofit educational organization that provides professional adjudication and support for marching and performing ensembles across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Since its founding in 1960, NJA has built a reputation for excellence by supplying highly trained judges for hundreds of field, indoor, and pageant competitions each year. Beyond adjudication, NJA is dedicated to education and service: offering training and development for its members while supporting students through scholarship opportunities. With a focus on integrity, consistency, and growth, NJA ensures rewarding and educational experiences for performers and ensembles throughout the region.
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Tournament Scholarship Program
One of the most meaningful traditions within Tournament is our commitment to supporting students beyond the stage, the field and the floor.
Through the Tournament Scholarship Program, graduating seniors from participating ensembles are given the opportunity to pursue their educational goals with the help of financial awards made possible by the generosity of our community.
Each scholarship reflects the belief that the skills learned through music and performance, such as discipline, teamwork, creativity, and leadership, are building blocks for success in every walk of life.
Get Involved in Tournament
Every season, thousands of students and educators choose Tournament as their stage for growth, performance, and community.
Whether your ensemble is a seasoned competitor or exploring adjudicated events for the first time, Tournament offers a supportive environment, meaningful feedback from trained judges, and opportunities to connect with peers across the region.
Ready to take the field, or the performance floor, or have your jazz band enter the stage with us? Learn more about how your group can join the Tournament family and take the first step toward registering for an upcoming event.
Become an NJA Adjudicator
The National Judges Association (NJA) is always seeking passionate educators, instructors, designers, and veteran performers who are ready to share their expertise with the next generation of marching and performing ensembles.
NJA adjudicators play a vital role in creating fair, educational, and rewarding experiences for every participant, while joining a community of professionals dedicated to excellence in the performing arts.
If you’ve ever considered bringing your skills to the adjudication table, this is the perfect time to learn more about the pathway to certification and how you can get started with NJA.
