2015 National Convention Band Competition

The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda, N.Y., wins the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention. (Photos by Lucas Carter)

 

Waltham American Legion Band from Waltham, Mass. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Waltham American Legion Band from Waltham, Mass. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Waltham American Legion Band from Waltham, Mass. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Waltham American Legion Band from Waltham, Mass. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City, of Kansas City, Mo. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City, of Kansas City, Mo. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City, of Kansas City, Mo. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City, of Kansas City, Mo. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Heather Pickett of American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City, of Kansas City, Mo., conducts during the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter
Heather Pickett of American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City, of Kansas City, Mo., conducts during the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter
The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City, of Kansas City, Mo. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City, of Kansas City, Mo. competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A judge makes notes as American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A judge makes notes as American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A Tonawandas percussions puts away her mallets after the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y., competed in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. Photo by Lucas Carter
A Tonawandas percussions puts away her mallets after the American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y., competed in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, Md. Photo by Lucas Carter
The Brattleboro American Legion Band of Brattleboro, Vt., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Brattleboro American Legion Band of Brattleboro, Vt., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A child listens to the Brattleboro American Legion Band of Brattleboro, Vt., as they compete in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A child listens to the Brattleboro American Legion Band of Brattleboro, Vt., as they compete in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Brattleboro American Legion Band of Brattleboro, Vt., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The Brattleboro American Legion Band of Brattleboro, Vt., competes in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A member of Brattleboro American Legion Band taped a Family Circus cartoon to their music stand as they competed in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Car
A member of Brattleboro American Legion Band taped a Family Circus cartoon to their music stand as they competed in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Car
National Commander Michael D. Helm speaks during the awards ceremony for the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
National Commander Michael D. Helm speaks during the awards ceremony for the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention in Baltimore. Photo by Lucas Carter.
David Abrahamian and Michael Shaw of American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y. are awarded first place in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention by National Commander Michael D. Helm.
David Abrahamian and Michael Shaw of American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, of Tonowanda N.Y. are awarded first place in the band competition during the 97th Annual American Legion National Convention by National Commander Michael D. Helm.