Cleveland Critique and Competition

September 30th, 2023

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.

Important Information

Registration is $100 per school.

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 $100 per school. Click here to Register. Email competition@clevelandhighband.org with questions.


2022 Cleveland Critique and Competition Winners

Special Announcement


Past Winners

2021 Cleveland Critique and Competition

Helpful Links:


Cleveland High School
1892 Polenta Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Map of Facility >

Tickets are $12 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

2023 Show Schedule

2023 Concession Menu

2022 Online Program

This year’s participating bands:

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