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Metallica Crowns 2024 Marching Band Champions Nationwide

2/12/2025

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Metallica has revealed the champions of its 2024 Marching Band Competition, celebrating high school talent across the nation. Sonia Sotomayer High School in Texas triumphed in the large category, Freehold Township High School in New Jersey claimed victory in medium, and South Range High School in Ohio shone in the small category. A generous $115,000 in equipment was awarded, while the collegiate competition continues until November 2025.

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Metallica has revealed the champions of its 2024 Marching Band Competition, celebrating high school talent across the nation. Sonia Sotomayer High School in Texas triumphed in the large category, Freehold Township High School in New Jersey claimed victory in medium, and South Range High School in Ohio shone in the small category. A generous $115,000 in equipment was awarded, while the collegiate competition continues until November 2025.