Where Bands Take the Field
A celebration of musical excellence, school spirit, and community pride right here in the heart of Lincoln County
Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Roundtable
The Band of Knights will host the annual Roundtable Tournament of Bands on September 26, 2026, welcoming outstanding marching bands from across the region for a day of performance and community. Reserve your seat at the Roundtable by registering your band!
QUESTIONS? Email Matt Minick at 📧 matthew.minick@lincoln.k12.nc.us.
Plan Your Roundtable Experience
Event details—including schedules, maps, and visitor information—will be added closer to the date of the Roundtable. Check back for everything you need to make the most of your day.
Roundtable Tournament of Bands Grand Champions
Since its founding in 2004, the Roundtable Tournament of Bands has welcomed outstanding marching bands from across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The Grand Champion award represents the highest overall achievement at the event, recognizing excellence in music, visual performance, and general effect. The following table highlights each Grand Champion, showcasing more than two decades of competitive tradition and achievement.
Year |
School |
Marching Band |
City |
State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northwest Guilford High School | Viking Band | Greensboro | NC |
| 2024 | East Lincoln High School | Mustang Band | Denver | NC |
| 2023 | Northwest Guilford High School | Viking Band | Greensboro | NC |
| 2022 | Canceled (Weather) | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Fort Mill High School | Fort Mill Marching Band | Fort Mill | SC |
| 2020 | Canceled (COVID-19) | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Catawba Ridge High School | Catawba Ridge Marching Band | Fort Mill | SC |
| 2018 | Hickory Ridge High School | Blue Regiment | Harrisburg | NC |
| 2017 | Mount Pleasant High School | Tiger Pride Marching Band | Mount Pleasant | NC |
| 2016 | East Lincoln High School | Mustang Band | Denver | NC |
| 2015 | Canceled (Weather) | — | — | — |
| 2014 | Fort Mill High School | Fort Mill Marching Band | Fort Mill | SC |
| 2013 | East Lincoln High School | Mustang Band | Denver | NC |
| 2012 | Bassett High School | Marching Bengals | Bassett | VA |
| 2011 | Nation Ford High School | Nation Ford Marching Band | Fort Mill | SC |
| 2010 | East Lincoln High School | Mustang Band | Denver | NC |
| 2009 | Nation Ford High School | Nation Ford Marching Band | Fort Mill | SC |
| 2008 | East Lincoln High School | Mustang Band | Denver | NC |
| 2007 | York Comprehensive High School | The Pride of York | York | SC |
| 2006 | York Comprehensive High School | The Pride of York | York | SC |
| 2005 | East Lincoln High School | Mustang Band | Denver | NC |
| 2004 | C.E. Jordan High School | Jordan Regiment | Durham | NC |