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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Seventeen high school marching bands from across Virginia will have the chance to show off their skills and compete against each other in the 15th Annual Showcase of Bands, which will be hosted by the Midlothian High School Trojan Band this weekend.

The showcase will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Midlothian High School, located at 401 Charter Colony Parkway in Midlothian, beginning at 3 p.m.

Admission is $10 for anyone over 13, $5 for children between 5 and 12 and free for children 4 and under.

The event is a chance for high school marching bands from across Virginia to perform and compete against each other in an all-day event, according to Midlothian High School Band Director Gordan Rawls.

In addition to the hosts, the Midlothian High School Trojan Band, the showcase will including performances from the following school bands:

The showcase is a primary fundraiser for the Midlothian Band Boosters. Donation opportunities are available now, as well as Program Advertising Sponsorships and Trophy Sponsorships.

For additional information, email midloshowcaseofbands@gmail.com or showcase chair John Riley at JRileyRVA@gmail.com.