The fall marching band season is here, which means it’s time to start making predictions we may deeply regret by November.
Daniel Montoya Jr., Hattie Bartlett, William Bradfield, and Matthew are In the Lot for our 2026 Fall Forecast, looking ahead at the programs, storylines, and questions we’ll be watching as the season gets underway.
Several nationally prominent programs enter the fall under new leadership, so what should we expect from some of the biggest head-director changes in the activity? We’ll also take an early look at the field headed to BOA Grand Nationals: the contenders, potential surprises, programs that could make a move, and our way-too-early thoughts on how things might shake out in Indianapolis.
Plus, we’ll share the shows, programs, trends, and moments we’re simply excited to see this fall.
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