ETSU to host marching band competition

East Tennessee State University announced Monday it will host The Bands of America regional championships on Oct. 21 at the ETSU Ballad Health Athletic Center. High school bands from across the United States and many area bands will compete in the championships. At 4 p.m., the Elizabethton High School band will perform, followed by Dobyns-Bennett at 4:15 p.m. The ESTU Marching Bucs are scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m.