The Wildwoods, NJ – April 10, 2026 – The National Judges Association Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Indoor Championships will be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3.
The Tournament of Bands will feature performers ranging from middle school through college level and encompassing marching bands, indoor guard, majorette, percussion and dance teams – as well as jazz bands. Watch the talents of regional young musicians as they compete in the four-day Atlantic Coast Championships featuring 200 competitive scholastic and independent units from nine states in the mid-Atlantic region, with performers of all ages, as they compete in color guard, percussion ensemble, dance team, twirling, jazz band, and marching winds annual championships.
A variety of unique styles are incorporated into each performance, which get more creative every year. All classes will be judged on Quality of Sound, Balance/Blend, Interpretation, Musicality, Rhythm, Solos/Improvisation and Repertoire. Gold, Silver and Bronze awards will be presented to the winners of each group in each class.
The Tournament of Bands is one of the largest educational competitive band organizations in the country. Founded in 1972 by the National Judges Association, it has grown to more than 400 active school and independent organizations. As part of their commitment to education, scholarships totaling more than $100,000 have been awarded to graduating senior students to attend colleges and universities throughout the United States.
The event hours are Thursday from 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.; and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Times are subject to change.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, call 609-849-8553 or visit NJATOB.org.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
