Tickets On Sale Now for the 2007 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase

Tickets On Sale Now for the 2007 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase

Show Dubbed 'Super Bowl of Marching Bands' Celebrates Milestone
5th Anniversary With Roof-Raising Show At the Georgia Dome, January 27th

Historically Black College and University Recruitment Fair Returns
As Part Of Fifth Annual Honda Battle of the Bands

WHAT: Tickets are on sale now for the thrilling Honda Battle of the
Bands Invitational Showcase. The event, which features
performances by 10 of the nation's best Historically Black
College and University (HBCU) marching bands, is acknowledged
as the "Super Bowl" for marching bands, and as one of the
hottest tickets in town. General admission to the event is
just $10 for reserved seating, and tickets can be purchased at
Ticketmaster, through the Georgia Dome box-office or online by
visiting http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/ . This is one
event that friends, fans, current students and alumni alike
simply won't want to miss.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061031/CGTU073 )

WHEN: Saturday, January 27, 2007, 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Georgia Dome
One Georgia Dome Dr.
Atlanta, Georgia

BACKGROUND: Now celebrating its fifth anniversary year, the Honda Battle
of the Bands is the largest and only national scholarship
program that showcases the pageantry, heritage and showmanship
of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching
bands. 2006-07 also marks the return of the enormously
successful Honda Battle of the Bands Historically Black
College and University Recruitment Fair. The recruitment fair
offers young people and their families a rare opportunity to
learn what it takes to earn a spot in their favorite marching
band.

Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band
recruiters from more than 25 HBCUs across the country will be
on hand that morning to discuss eligibility requirements for
their unique music programs. In addition to learning about
band programs, participants can talk to HBCU representatives
about admissions, academic programs, student life and
scholarship opportunities.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information, contact Ronald E. Childs at 312.986.1260; Janice Kyser, at 310.783-3217, or visit http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/ .

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Source: American Honda Motor Company

Web site: http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/

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