SPOKANE, Wash. — The sound of trumpets, drums, and color guard routines echoed through the Mead High School campus this morning, as students rehearsed for one of the most anticipated music events of the year — the Pacific Northwest Marching Band Championships.

Fifteen schools from across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon will take the field Saturday at Union Stadium for a full day of competition. From precision drill patterns to powerful musical arrangements, each band will bring its own theme and style in hopes of impressing judges and earning top honors.

For the Mead High School Marching Band, the event is more than a competition — it’s a chance to perform on their home turf and celebrate months of hard work. Students spent the day making final adjustments, perfecting transitions, and fi

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