Cleveland Critique and Competition

Registration is Closed

The purpose of the Cleveland Critique and Competition is to provide both a learning experience and a competitive process for each band that participates. As bands are refining and preparing for the marching band season at this time of year, the goals are twofold:

1. Offer a critique process whereby directors have an opportunity to meet with an experienced judge and receive suggestions/comments in a face-to-face setting, and
2. Provide a setting whereby registered bands can participate in an NCBA-sanctioned competition and experience the full benefit and experience of a sanctioned competition.

Registration is free until May 31st.  Starting June 1, registration is $100 per school.  Registration is Closed Checks, made out to CvHS BPA, can be mailed to 65 Glen Rd, PMB 195, Garner, NC 27529.

Email competition@clevelandhighband.org with questions.

Past Winners

Apex Friendship HS | 2026 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners

2025 Cleveland Critique and Competition – Cancelled Due to Weather

Smithfield-Selma HS | 2024 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners

Smithfield-Selma HS | 2023 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners

Carteret Collective Sound | 2022 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners

Carteret Collective Sound | 2021 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners

Helpful Links:

Cleveland High School
1892 Polenta Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Competition Flow Map

Tickets are $15 for adults & FREE for 5 and under and will be available at the gate. Cash and credit will be accepted.

If you need anything prior to the event, please email us at  competition@clevelandhighband.org