PHILADELPHIA, PA — October 22, 2026 — The Tournament All-Stars Marching Band has been invited to perform in the USA Regional Championships of the World Association of Marching Showbands (WAMSB), an internationally sanctioned competition to be held Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at West Chester University in West Chester, PA.

This performance will be a highlight of the All-Stars’ multi-day summer experience, which begins with rehearsals at Kutztown University and culminates with a featured appearance in the Wawa Welcome America Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia on July 3. Student musicians, color guard performers, twirlers, dancers, drum majors, and honor guard members will represent Tournament units from across the Mid-Atlantic region.

“We wanted this project to offer more than just a singular performance opportunity,” said Bob Jacobs, CEO of Jersey Surf, Inc., which is co-producing the Tournament All-Stars Marching Band in partnership with the Tournament of Bands / Tournament Indoor Association (TOB/TIA). “To be invited to a global event like this speaks volumes about the quality of the students and educators in our Tournament community. It’s something these students will carry with them long after the final note of their performances.”

A Rare International Opportunity on U.S. Soil

The July 1, 2026 event is one of the few WAMSB-sanctioned competitions ever held in the United States. With member organizations in more than 30 countries, the World Association of Marching Showbands is recognized for promoting music education and cultural exchange through world-class field and parade competitions.

“The spirit of international friendship and musical excellence is at the heart of every WAMSB event,” said Brian Ingelson, WAMSB USA Executive. “We are thrilled to welcome the Tournament All-Stars to this special U.S.-based championship. Their participation adds something truly meaningful to what promises to be a memorable gathering of global performers.”

Celebrating Students, Schools, and the Arts

The Tournament All-Stars Marching Band was created through a partnership between Jersey Surf, Inc. and TOB/TIA, which collectively serve more than 350 scholastic and independent performing units throughout the region.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the students in every one of our programs,” said Tim Bean, Business Manager of TOB/TIA. “It’s more than a performance. It’s a celebration of dedication, collaboration, and the power of the arts to bring people together—regionally, nationally, and internationally. We’re proud to be part of it.”

Organizers are committed to making the experience as accessible as possible and have designed the program with affordability, quality, and student growth in mind.

“This is our chance to honor the legacy of Tournament and the people who have built it over five decades,” said Jacobs. “We’re proud to help create something that lives up to that legacy, and inspires the next generation of performers and music educators.”

For more information about the 2026 Tournament Marching Band, including how to apply, please email us at [email protected] or  visit JerseySurf.org/allstars.

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About Tournament of Bands/Tournament Indoor Association

The Tournament of Bands (TOB) and Tournament Indoor Association (TIA) have been leading organizations in the marching music community for over four decades. Offering both sanctioned competitive and educational opportunities, TOB/TIA serves thousands of students and educators through hundreds of events each year, fostering a spirit of teamwork, excellence, and personal growth. Learn more about Tournament activities by visiting NJATOB.org. 

About Jersey Surf, Inc.

Founded in 1990, Jersey Surf is a nonprofit music education organization based in New Jersey that is committed to providing high-quality musical education through competitive and non-competitive programs. With a focus on creativity, inclusivity, and community engagement, Jersey Surf has developed a strong reputation for fostering talent and passion for the arts.

The organization and its Tournament All-Stars Marching Band program are generously supported by outstanding corporate and strategic partners including: Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission; New Jersey State Council on the Arts; KHS America (Jupiter Band Instruments, Mapex Marching and Majestic Percussion); Remo, Inc.; Vic Firth, Inc.; Zildjian, Inc.; Yorkville Sound; Stadium Creations; On the Field Audio; on2 Percussion; R&S Marching Arts; TreeWorks Chimes; Ultimate Drill Book / Beam / Stride TV; Forte Athletics; MobileMusicLab and MarimbaPad.

About the World Association of Marching Showbands (WAMSB)

WAMSB is a volunteer‑based, non‑profit association with members on six continents from 32 nations representing 24 band associations, their bands and band members. The association maintains a website, classifies events, sanctions regional competitions, and operates an Annual World Championship for Marching Show Bands in a different country each year.