Treasure Valley high school bands compete in annual District III festival at Boise State

More than two dozen Treasure Valley high school bands competed Saturday in five classifications at the annual Idaho District III Mel Shelton Marching Band Festival on the blue turf at Albertsons Stadium on Boise State’s campus.

Eagle High School won the top prize, claiming first place overall in the Sweepstakes category, and Timberline received the Mel Shelton Overall Music Award.

Timberline also finished first overall in the Large Open classification, with Ridgevue second and Centennial third.

Mountain View finished first in the Medium Open classification, with Rocky Mountain second and Owyhee third.

Eagle finished first overall in the Small Open classification, with Columbia second and Capital third.

This story was originally published October 26, 2024 at 11:27 PM.