The Rosemount High School marching band won first place at the Bands of America Iowa Regional Championship at the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 3, marking the ensemble’s fourth consecutive regional title, hometownsource.com reported.
The band performed its 2026 show “Orange Sky” in competition with 23 schools representing seven states. During preliminary competition, Rosemount earned first place in Class AAA and took all three caption awards in its class for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual, and Outstanding General Effect, according to the report.
In the evening finals, the ensemble again swept all three major caption awards to secure the regional championship. Band director Leon Sieve said the accomplishment reflects the students’ dedication, preparation, and belief in one another, and expressed gratitude to those who have supported the program.
The marching band continues its competitive season on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Youth In Music competition at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, where it will join 34 other high schools from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota. The program is also preparing for the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade, with contribution information available at rosemountband.com.
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