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FMBC Announces 2025 Class Size Breakdown for Marching Ensembles

  • Writer: FMBC Administration
    FMBC Administration
  • Jul 20
  • 2 min read
Stadium at sunset with a sign reading "Florida Marching Band Championships Class Sizes 2025" over a green football field.

At Florida Marching Band Championships (FMBC), we are committed to fostering a competitive environment that promotes fairness, growth, and excellence for every ensemble across the state. One of the key ways we ensure this is through our class system, which is based solely on ensemble membership size—not school enrollment.


As we prepare for the 2025 season, we are reaffirming our classification model, which places each band into one of five competitive classes based on the total number of performing members. This includes all wind players, percussionists, and auxiliary members who take the field as part of your show.


Text listing class sizes for 2025 on a football field background: 1A to 5A classes and Traditional Class, with FMBCSTATE.COM at the bottom.

2025 FMBC Classifications:

  • 1A Class: 1–50 members

  • 2A Class: 51–70 members

  • 3A Class: 71–90 members

  • 4A Class: 91–120 members

  • 5A Class: 121+ members

  • Traditional Class: Unrestricted


This size-based classification system ensures that ensembles are competing against similarly sized programs, allowing for more equitable matchups and meaningful evaluations. FMBC’s class system is designed to celebrate your achievements on a level playing field.

Each season, FMBC reviews these ranges to remain aligned with the growth and evolution of programs throughout Florida. Our goal is to continue providing a competitive structure that supports all students, educators, and programs in their pursuit of musical and visual excellence.


Stay tuned for more updates as we march toward the 2025 season!


Visit FMBCState.com for more information



About FMBC

The Florida Marching Band Championships is dedicated to celebrating and advancing the marching arts in Florida. Through statewide competitions, FMBC provides high school bands the opportunity to perform, grow, and inspire, while fostering a sense of community and excellence in the art of marching band performance.


The Florida Marching Band Championships (FMBC) is a leading organization in the marching arts dedicated to the advancement of the marching arts in Florida. With a rich history of promoting musical excellence, FMBC provides a platform for young musicians to showcase their talent, learn, grow, and inspire others.



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