Created: 9/4/2009 8:12:18 AM 
Winston-Salem, NC - The North Carolina Battle of the Bands will bring one of the most exciting weekend events the Triad has seen.
This will be the 6th annual North Carolina Battle of the Bands offering non-stop excitement and entertainment. History will be made in Winston-Salem!
Starting at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, September, 6 2009, high stepping college marching bands including WSSU, NC A&T, Shaw University, Johnson C Smith and Livingstone College will participate in the 2009 NC Battle of the Bands.
Outstanding high-stepping high school marching bands have been selected to participate as well. The High School Bands who have committed from Winston-Salem are Carver High School, Parkland High School. North Forsyth High School and West Forsyth High School. Also participating are Ben L Smith High School of Greensboro and Harding University High School of Charlotte. This great family-oriented event will appeal to all ages.
Gates open at 3 pm. Admission is $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Groups of 10 qualify for a group discount. A Family 4 Pack is available for $50.00. No double discounts apply.
Community Partnership Total Entertainment has partnered with Forsyth County (R.A.P.P.) Relatives As Parents Program. Due to increased costs in providing basic necessities for children, Social Services' "RAPP", seeks your assistance in providing school supplies to children who live with their grandparents and other relatives. Bring school supplies and save $2.00 off your ticket purchased at the door to the "North Carolina Battle of the Bands".
Scholarships
A total of 26 scholarships from Total Entertainment have been awarded in the past 5 years.
Because of the North Carolina Battle of the Bands, students have an opportunity of receiving scholarships to alleviate some of their financially strained, well-deserved band programs.
Tickets can be purchased at the Coliseum Box Office and Ticketmaster Centers including fye and Lowes Food; on line at ticketmaster.com or ljvm.com, by telephone at 1.800.745.3000 and at the gate. For more information www.teievents.com or call Donna Montgomery at 336.965.9016.
