Marching bands compete next month

Marching bands compete next month

JAKARTA (JP): The Grand Prix Marching Band Foundation in
cooperation with the City Tourism Office will hold the 15th
annual marching band competition at Istora Senayan stadium in
Central Jakarta from Dec. 23 to Dec. 28.

Lisa Ayodhia, the organizing committee's chairwoman, said
yesterday that at least 12 student marching bands and 12 public
marching bands would perform in the contest next month.

"The overall winner will be awarded the (late) Mrs. Tien
Soeharto perpetual trophy," Lisa said.

The winner of the student competition will be awarded a trophy
by the Minister of Education and Culture, while the public group
winner will be given a trophy by Coordinating Minister for
Political Affairs and Security.

Two marching bands from Malaysia are also expected to compete.

Some United States marching band judges have been invited to
judge the competition, she said. (jun)