Started in 1976, these competitions became the ultimate marching band experience.
The Raiders would be glad to accept the challenge offered by these competitions between the best marching bands the country had to offer.. *Click on the associated image to see more of the listed event or item*
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Who Loves Marching Band?
President Ronald Reagan for one! Read his special message from the 1983 MBA Grand Nationals' Program. |
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1982 MBA Grand National Championships Preliminaries And Finals
After their very first appearance at the MBA's Regional competition, the Marching Raiders were invited to attend 1982's Grand National Competition at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, an invitation only event. |
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1983 MBA Regional Preliminaries
After the positive 1982 experience, the Marching Raiders returned to Western Carolina University in Cullowhee for another chance to test their mettle against the best bands in the nation. |
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1983 MBA Regional Finals
Just as in 1982, the Marching Raiders' preliminary performance easily placed them within the Final Twelve Bands.
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1983 MBA Grand National Championships Preliminaries And Finals
For the second consecutive year, their performance at the MBA Regionals earned the Marching Raiders an invitation to the Grand Nationals. |
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