Youth In Music: Marching Band Events

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10/11/2026

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10/11/2026

Congratulations to SoWashCo Bands on their amazing district marching band exhibition!

What an INCREDIBLE day! East Ridge, Woodbury, and Park all put on a great show, were enjoying themselves at the food trucks and represented their schools with class and musicality! We'll share more photos soon! But first, a GIANT thank you to all the parents, families, and community who came out today to support their students, donated to our combined fund, and enjoyed the show! Standing room only! Thank you to all of the volunteers who worked so hard: who cleaned the bleachers, served concessions, organized food trucks, helped with uniforms, and took care of all of the students in the heat. We couldn't put on this show without you! Band parents are in a class by themselves. And thank you to the amazing staff who have supported our students throughout the marching season and helped to craft this show that we are all so proud of. What an amazing end to another incredible season!!

10/11/2026

2026 YIMMY Butch Dufault Hall of Fame: Brian Johnson

10/11/2026

2026 YIMMY Butch Dufault Hall of Fame: Andrew Nelson

10/11/2026

2026 YIMMY Butch Dufault Hall of Fame: Paul Brizzi

10/11/2026

2026 Youth in Music Administrator of the Year: Kelly Jones, Summer Schultz and Rob Franchino. Congratulations and thank you for your support of music and the arts!

10/11/2026

2026 Youth in Music Grand Championships

Youth in Music Grand Championship Awards
1st Place 89.55 - Rosemount HS, Rosemount, MN
2nd Place 88.05 - Sioux Falls Lincoln HS, Sioux Falls, SD
3rd Place 86.45 - Irondale HS, New Brighton, MN
4th Place 84.35 - Eastview HS, Apple Valley, MN
5th Place 82.70 - Brandon Valley HS, Brandon, SD
6th Place 81.80 - Mankato Area 77 Lancers, Mankato, MN
7th Place 81.40 - Greendale HS, Greendale, WI
8th Place 76.40 - Lakeville South HS, Lakeville, MN
9th Place 75.80 - River Falls HS, River Falls, WI
10th Place 75.00 - Sioux Falls Roosevelt HS, Sioux Falls, SD
11th Place 70.70 - Lourdes HS, Rochester, MN

Yimmy Best Performer Award - Leonna Breun, Flute/Vocals from Eastview HS, Apple Valley, MN

Yimmy Outstanding Drum Major - Julia Mumm, Ruth Hunde, and Garrison Truckenmiller from Brandon Valley HS

Yimmy Outstanding School Spirit - Sioux Falls Lincoln HS and MK from US Bank Stadium

Youth in Music is Sponsored by: KHS America, Jupiter Band Instruments, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, XO Brass, Luther Auto Group, Your Classical MPR, GrandTours and American Accessories for Band

10/11/2026

2026 YIM Session I:

Class A Scholarships
Sofia Tudor Anoka High School, Drum Major/Trumpet
Kylee Wagner St Croix Central High School, Flute, John Hueg Scholarship

Class AA Scholarships
Adaryn Belanger Onalaska High School, Alto & Tenor Sax

Class AAA Scholarships
Michael Lam Brookings High School, Mellophone
Reagan Riane O’Meara Farmington High School, Tenor Sax
Jake Anderson Lakeville South High School, Euphonium/Bariton

Class AAAA Scholarships
Maxwell Gregory Eastview High School, Drum Major, Frank Pasquerella Scholarship
Alexis Norberg Sioux Falls Lincoln High School, Flute/Drum Major

Class A Placements
1st Place 72.05 - Lourdes HS, Rochester, MN
2nd Place 71.10 - Harrisburg HS, Harrisburg, SD
3rd Place 70.90 - C**n Rapids HS, C**n Rapids, MN
4th Place 62.70 - Minnetonka HS, Minnetonka, MN
5th Place 62.50 - Anoka HS, Anoka, MN
6th Place 61.35 - Andover HS, Andover, MN
7th Place 58.50 - Osseo HS, Osseo, MN
8th Place 58.45 - Blaine HS, Blaine, MN
9th Place 55.70 - Hutchinson HS, Hutchinson, MN

Class A Caption Awards
Outstanding Color Guard - C**n Rapids HS, C**n Rapids, MN
Outstanding Percussion - Minnetonka HS, Minnetonka, MN
Outstanding Visual - C**n Rapids HS, C**n Rapids, MN
Outstanding Winds - Harrisburg HS, Harrisburg, SD

Class A Minnesota State Championships
1st Place - Lourdes HS, Rochester, MN
2nd Place - C**n Rapids HS, C**n Rapids, MN
3rd Place - Minnetonka HS, Minnetonka, MN

Class AA Placements
1st Place 72.65 - Sioux Falls Roosevelt HS, Sioux Falls, SD
2nd Place 70.80 - Waseca HS, Waseca, MN
3rd Place 70.275 - Hastings HS, Hastings, MN
4th Place 69.10 - Onalaska HS, Onalaska, WI
5th Place 66.10 - O’Gorman HS, Sioux Falls, SD
6th Place 62.75 - Champlin Park HS, Champlin, MN
7th Place 59.95 - Baldwin - Woodville HS, Baldwin, WI
8th Place 58.30 - Chippewa Falls HS, Chippewa Falls, WI

Class AA Caption Awards
Outstanding Color Guard - Sioux Falls Roosevelt HS, Sioux Falls, SD
Outstanding Percussion - Hastings HS, Hastings, MN
Outstanding Visual - Sioux Falls Roosevelt HS, Sioux Falls, SD
Outstanding Winds - Hastings HS, Hastings, MN

Class AA Minnesota State Championships
1st Place - Waseca HS, Waseca, MN
2nd Place - Hastings HS, Hastings, MN
3rd Place - Champlin Park HS, Champlin, MN

Class AAA Placements
1st Place 86.50 - Irondale HS, New Brighton, MN
2nd Place 83.35 - Mankato Area 77 Lancers, Mankato, MN
3rd Place 79.225 - Lakeville South HS, Lakeville, MN
4th Place 78.75 - River Falls HS, River Falls, WI
5th Place 77.35 - Brookings HS, Brookings, SD
6th Place 77.27 - Marshall HS, Marshall, MN
7th Place 73.05 - Grand Rapids HS, Grand Rapids, MN
8th Place 73.05 - Eden Prairie HS, Eden Prairie, MN
9th Place 71.90 - Farmington HS, Farmington, MN

Class AAA Caption Awards
Outstanding Color Guard - Irondale HS, New Brighton, MN
Outstanding Percussion - Irondale HS, New Brighton, MN
Outstanding Visual - Irondale HS, New Brighton, MN
Outstanding Winds - Irondale HS, New Brighton, MN

Class AAA Minnesota State Championships
1st Place - Irondale HS, New Brighton, MN
2nd Place - Mankato Area 77 Lancers, Mankato, MN
3rd Place - Lakeville South HS, Lakeville, MN

Class AAAA Placements
1st Place 89.425 - Rosemount HS, Rosemount, MN
2nd Place 87.85 - Sioux Falls Lincoln HS, Sioux Falls, SD
3rd Place 86.075 - Eastview HS, Apple Valley, MN
4th Place 85.075 - Brandon Valley HS, Brandon, SD
5th Place 84.40 - Greendale HS, Greendale, WI

Class AAAA Caption Awards
Outstanding Color Guard - Rosemount HS, Rosemount, MN
Outstanding Percussion - Rosemount HS, Rosemount, MN
Outstanding Visual - Rosemount HS, Rosemount, MN
Outstanding Winds - Sioux Falls Lincoln HS, Sioux Falls, SD

Class AAAA Minnesota State Championships
1st Place - Rosemount HS, Rosemount, MN
2nd Place - Eastview HS, Apple Valley, MN

Youth in Music is Sponsored by: KHS America, Jupiter Band Instruments, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, XO Brass, Luther Auto Group, Your Classical MPR, GrandTours and American Accessories for Band

10/11/2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors! Without you we would not be able to keep this event affordable for marching bands and musical units in our region. Major sponsors include KHS America, LutherAuto, YourClassical MPR, GrandTours and American Accessories for Band. Please support our major sponsors!