JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Twenty-two high school marching bands from across the country competed inside East Tennessee State University's Athletic Center on Saturday as part of Bands of America's East Tennessee Regional Championship.

Bands of America championships are the nation's premier marching band events, showcasing outstanding student musicians and visual performances. Local high school bands that competed in this weekend's performances included Science Hill, Dobyns-Bennett, Lakeway Christian Academy and Elizabethton.

The colorful and entertaining competition is a whole day of intensive work for student performers.

The event's Contest Director, Travis Tester, agreed that the shows are a lot of work, but it's worth it for the young people who get to hone their expertise and show

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