East Ridge Marching Band Won Rebel Classic
The band earned first place in Class A at the October 3 competition held at Champlin Park High School.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Classical
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The East Ridge High School marching band secured a first-place victory in Class A at the Rebel Classic. The ensemble also took home honors for Outstanding Hornline, Outstanding Percussion, and Outstanding Color Guard.
Why it matters
The recognition reflects months of preparation that began with show design in January and field rehearsals in August. The achievement adds to a successful season for the students, many of whom also earned Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State selections.
The band earned three specific honors for Outstanding Hornline, Outstanding Percussion, and Outstanding Color Guard during the event. Staff have been leading the program for 14 years.
The players
East Ridge High School
This is a public secondary school located in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Minnesota Music Educators Association
This organization supports music education across the state and facilitates honors for student musicians.
The details
Judges determined class placements by combining scores across music, visual performance, general effect, percussion, and color guard categories. Members spent one hour on buses waiting out weather delays during the event.
Timeline
The Rebel Classic competition took place on October 3, 2026.
The SoWashCo Marching Band Showcase occurs at 2 p.m. on October 10, 2026.
The band will travel to Hawaii for performances during Thanksgiving 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The success of the marching band program follows the academic recognition of individual members by the Minnesota Music Educators Association. This achievement highlights the integration of competitive performance within regional music education institutions.
Residents can watch the band perform locally at the upcoming SoWashCo Marching Band Showcase. This event provides an opportunity to see the award-winning field show in person before the ensemble travels for its holiday engagements.
The takeaway
The band's victory demonstrates the results of a year-round commitment to rehearsal and design that begins months before the competition season. Students interested in these programs can look to upcoming showcases as the primary way to engage with the regional performance circuit.
What happens next
The SoWashCo Marching Band Showcase is scheduled for 2 p.m. on October 10, 2026, at East Ridge High School. Additionally, the band is scheduled to travel to Hawaii for performances over the Thanksgiving 2026 holiday.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Woodbury News Net.
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