Kansai Regional Contest Results

The 28th annual Kansai Regional Marching Band & Baton Twirling Contest was held over two days at the Maishima Arena in Osaka, Japan. 36 units from 6 prefectures around western Japan competed for a spot at the Japan Nationals this coming winter. 9 groups competed in the independent class; 7 in the small group category and 2 in the large group category. DCI division three competitor Yamato, in their inaugural year as a competing corps in Japan, finished second in the small group category and forth overall. Jokers Drum & Bugle Corps finished first in the small group category and 2nd overall, earning them a spot in the Japan Nationals. The Gryphons (Tonan Marching Band) Took top honors, finishing first in the large group category, also earning a spot in the Japan Nationals. Soka Kansai Jonsho were awarded the Shinsain (Judge’s) Special Award.

Complete results:

1st – (L) TONAN MARCHING BAND The Gryphons *
2nd – (S) JOKERS Drum & Bugle Corps *
3rd – (L) Soka Kansai Josho Sounds **
4th – (S) Yamato Drum & Bugle Corps
5th – (S) Soka University, Wakayama Bugle band
6th – (S) Legend of ANGELS Drum & Bugle Corps
7th – (S) Maboroshi Brass & Percussion Corps
8th – (S) Himeji Saints Drum & Brass Corps
9th – (S) Susami Starfish

(S) Small Group Category
(L) Large Group Category
* Will move on to the Japan Nationals
** Shinsain Special Award

The 34th Annual All japan Marching Band & Baton Twirling Championships will take place on December 16 and 17 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Independent Class groups will be competing on December 17.

Japan Marching band & Baton Twirling Association – http://www.ajmba.org
Kansai Marching Band & Baton Twirling Regional Contest – http://marchingkansai.fc2web.com