The Osseo Marching Band Festival is being held Saturday June 28, 2008 for the benefit of the students, families, and friends of Osseo and the surrounding communities. Music arts provides our children with life lessons including building high self-esteem, teaching teamwork, providing an example of what can be accomplished with practice, and friendship.

The Osseo Marching Band Festival is about providing high school music students with a competitive venue where they can present their talents in a unique format which is enjoyable to parents, family, and friends. The result of their hard work, which included weeks of drills and practices, is what you will see during this music arts competition. We want our students to succeed so our communities succeed.

Begin the day with a Breakfast Buffet (Festival Fundraiser) served in the Osseo High School cafeteria located at 317  2nd Ave NW from 7:30am to 10:30am.

At noon 1300 high school musicians who perform in 12 different bands will be cheered on by thousands of proud parents, friends, and visitors. High schools represented include Henry, Lutheran Vanguard, Maple Grove, Milaca, Osseo, Park Center, St Anthony-Spring Lake Park, St Cloud, St Michael-Albertville, Sibley, United South Central, Waconia, and Winona Cotter.

Last year's festival was the second biggest in the state. The festival gives students an opportunity to showcase their talents while bringing the community together and enhancing the quality of life for young and old alike.

Visit www.osseobandfestival.org for more information.