Classic on the Cane 2025 2025
Spectator's Guidebook
WELCOME TO NSU
On behalf of our entire university, thank you for joining us at the annual Classic on the Cane Marching Festival at Northwestern State University. Nestled in the historic city of Natchitoches, I hope you enjoy the beautiful setting that we get to experience each day as faculty, staff, and students. If you decide to explore the downtown area, you will be greeted with the Southern charm that makes this area special.
Recognized as one of the premier marching festivals in the region, NSU's Classic on the Cane strives to provide a sound music education experience paired with the atmosphere of friendly competition. Our adjudicators are highly respected in their area of expertise and are carefully chosen to provide positive and authentic assessments for every ensemble.
Anthony Pursell Director of Bands
I hope that you will always keep Northwestern State University in mind when serving your child's music education and musical growth As a high school band director who took his program to NSU on several occasions, I am forever grateful for the professional delivery of content and good-natured people who welcomed us to campus. I hope that you trust us to continue to deliver that same level of hospitality and musicianship If I can ever help you or your child with their college plans, please do not hesitate to contact me. I pride myself on being honest and sincere and want to find THE RIGHT place for them
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SCHEDULE
ARRIVING ON CAMPUS
TAKE THE CASPARI STREET ENTRANCE
C a s p a r i S t r e e t Police Station
PLEASE NOTE THAT TURPIN STADIUM ENFORCES A CLEAR BAG POLICY. IF YOU MUST BRING THINGS INTO TURPIN, WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION
BUS, EQUIPMENT TRUCK, & SPECTATOR PARKING
SPECTATOR PARKING - SIMPLIFIED
selected from each Classification by a vote of the band judges. The award in Classification IV is titled “THE THOMAS ROGERS AWARD” in memory of a Northwestern State band student who was killed in a tragic car accident sever ago Each soloist will be presented with a Band Scholarship to attend Northwe State University and participate in the program.
AWARDS
AWARD CEREMONY ADMISSION FEES
A ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the competition.
Drum Majors, Captains of Color Guard, and Percussion will be requested to report to the North end zone near the scoreboard prior to the conclusion of the contest by the stadium announcer.
(SPECTATORS)
Participating band students are admitted free.
Directors will receive a wristband for each staff member and 5 additional wristbands for parent volunteers/pit crew helpers. These will be presented to you upon check-in.
Online prices before the event:
$15, general admission
$10, senior citizens/military/children 8 years and under/faculty, staff, and students with NSU ID
$5, Admission Package Add-On: souvenir program book, and a single ticket for the $1,000.00 Band Program Giveaway
$20 lottery ticket package: 15 tickets for the $1,000 Band Program Giveaway
Online and cash prices at the event:
$15, general admission
$10, senior citizens/military/children 8 years and under/faculty, staff, and students with NSU ID
$2 per lottery ticket for the $1,000.00 Band Program Giveaway
Souvenir programs will be available in the stadium for $10.00 on the day of the event. The Theta Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi will sell these programs in the main concourse.
A reminder that Turpin Stadium has a clear bag policy.
SHOUT OUTS STADIUM ETIQUETTE
Messages of encouragement to bands or individual band members may be purchased for $2.00 at the Shout Out booth located near the concession stand.
Messages will be read aloud on the Public Address System before and after band performances.
All proceeds will benefit the activities of the Eta Pi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.
For the viewing pleasure of all and for the utmost consideration of the students' concentration, spectators are asked to remain seated and quiet during performances.
The seating entrances will be blocked during a band's performance and will be opened only at the conclusion of the band's performance
Please avoid using noisemakers (airhorns, sirens, keys) during the event.
CONCESSIONS &
SOUVENIRS
The concession stands will be open under stands on the West side of Turpin Stadium.
PEPWEAR of Midlothian, Texas, will again have a store located under the west concourse of Turpin Stadium.
They will have a wide range of band t-shirts and novelty items as well as the “official” Northwestern State Marching “Classic on the Cane” Contest T-shirt and patch.
Their contact phone number is 887-899-1919. www.pepwear.com
CONTACT
