State School Music Association cancels fall marching band competition season

Members of the Columbus East marching band rehearse during band camp at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) has canceled all 2020 live marching band events.

The announcement was made today to the nearly 200 schools, including Columbus East High School and Columbus North High School, who participate in marching band competitions. North also hosts a marching band competition traditionally each fall which has been canceled.

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