2026 Preview of champions
This year’s competition will welcome talented bands from across Ohio to perform on our field!
On October 24, 2026, Thomas Worthington High School hosts the Preview of Champions, and we are excited to showcase a diverse range of talent, including bands from Class C, B, A, and AA schools. Get ready for an amazing show! Gates open at 4 PM.
Select a link below to view more information.
Ticket Pricing
Cash and Credit Card Accepted
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Adults |
$10 |
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65+ |
$7 |
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Students |
$7 |
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Children 5 or younger |
FREE |
Parking
The spectator parking lot is accessible on the West side of Thomas Worthington High School (closest to SR 315). This lot is situated between the school and the football stadium. You can locate this area marked in blue on the map. Parent volunteers will be available to coordinate traffic throughout the day. Select the image on the left or click here to access a larger version to download to your phone or print.
Band warmup areas will be located in front of and to the east side of the school building.
Thomas Worthington High School
300 West Granville Road
Worthington, OH 43085
Schedule of Events
Click here to view the OMEA schedule.
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Group Name |
Class |
Perform Time |
|---|---|---|
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Marion Local Band |
MB Class C |
4:30 PM |
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West Jefferson Marching Band |
MB Class C |
4:45 PM |
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Blanchester High School |
MB Class C |
5:00 PM |
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Madison-Plains High School Marching Band |
MB Class C |
5:15 PM |
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Bishop Watterson Marching Band |
MB Class A |
5:30 PM |
|
Judges Break |
5:45 PM |
|
Group Name |
Class |
Perform Time |
|---|---|---|
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Pride of London |
MB Class B |
6:00 PM |
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Fairbanks High School Marching Band |
MB Class B |
6:15 PM |
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Wilmington High School |
MB Class B |
6:30 PM |
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Heath High School Marching Band |
MB Class B |
6:45 PM |
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Lexington High School Band |
MB Class B |
7:00 PM |
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Class C, B, A Awards Break |
7:15 PM |
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Group Name |
Class |
Perform Time |
|---|---|---|
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Marysville High School Marching Band |
MB Class AA |
8:00 PM |
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Pickerington High School North |
MB Class AA |
8:15 PM |
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Beavercreek HS |
MB Class AA |
8:30 PM |
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Dublin Jerome High School Marching Band |
MB Class AA |
8:45 PM |
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Hilliard Darby High School Marching Band |
MB Class AA |
9:00 PM |
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Judges Break, Tabulations |
9:15 PM |
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Group Name |
Class |
Perform Time |
|---|---|---|
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Thomas Worthington High School |
MB Class AA |
9:30 PM |
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Class AA awards |
9:45 PM |
Concessions
