Pride Of The Mountains Tournament of Champions 2025

Pride Of The Mountains presents the 24th Annual Tournament of Champions, Presented live by WHEE-TV: Catamount Entertainment*. This event is a remarkable opportunity to bring together outstanding marching bands from across the South to share their performances, learn from one another, and gain insights from experts in the field. We celebrate each ensemble’s hard work and artistry, and we are grateful for the energy and passion you bring to this day. Special thanks go to Matt Henley, Dillon Ingle, Jeremy Loui, and their incredible team of students for their dedication and effort in organizing this event. We are honored to be joined by world-class clinicians who will share their expertise and provide valuable feedback throughout the day. We hope you enjoy your time on our campus and in EJ Whitmire Stadium.Most importantly, we hope you take this time to connect with fellow musicians, celebrate each other’s achievements, and create lasting memories. May your experience at Western Carolina University inspire and affirm the joy that music brings, and may WCU continue to be a place where you experience the arts in meaningful and inspiring ways. - Special Thanks to those involved in the production of this livestream: Jacob Pendergraph, Jack McBrayer, Ryan Creel, Nate Baer, Ryan Nelson, Alex Hoffman, Owen Flemming, Liam Sovereign, Julian Vanderhoef and Matt Binford.