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Patriot Classic
October 3, 2026

The Patriot Classic is Jefferson County High School's annual fall marching band competition. Typically hosted the first weekend in October, this competition garners thousands of guests and hosts marching bands from all over East Tennessee.

The 2026 Patriot Classic will take place on OCTOBER 3, 2026. Registration IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR ALL BANDS!

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Registration

Please follow the link below to register for the 2nd Annual Patriot Classic at Jefferson County High School!

2026
Judging Panel

Music Effect: Phillip Riggs, GRAMMY Award Winning Music Educator

Music Ensemble: Ron Rogers, Retired

Visual Effect: Caleb Rowland

Visual Ensemble: David Gonzalez, DMA, Carson-Newman University

Percussion: Susannah Clabough, DMA, Adjunct Instructor, Western Carolina University

Guard: TBD

Drum Major: Megan Newton, Former Head Drum Major, Pride of the Mountains

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