CLEVELAND CRITIQUE & COMPETITION

September 26th, 2026

Mark your Calendars and start your season at a competition that is set up to create a fundamentally successful experience for your students.  It is our goal to assist each participating group to achieve new heights.

Cleveland Critique and Competition

Registration is OPEN

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 OPEN! 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

2025 Cleveland Critique and Competition – Cancelled Due to Weather
2024 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners
2023 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners
2022 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners
2021 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners

Advanced Ticket Sales!

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

2026 Critique Schedule (Morning)

2026 Competition Schedule (Afternoon)

2026 Online Program

2026 Concessions Menu