2026 FIELD PRODUCTION • LINCOLNVIEW TURF STADIUM

CHAMPIONSHIP LANCER MARCHING BAND
ROYAL BLUE & WHITE UNDER STADIUM LIGHTS

Uniting raw brass power, high-speed field drill, precision battery percussion, and synchronized color guard athletics on the home turf in Van Wert, OH.

1960
LANCER BAND FOUNDED
100%
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
#1
COW PATTY BINGO TRADITION
168
MAX BPM FIELD CADENCE
THE 2026 PRODUCTION

ODYSSEY OF THE LANCERS //

A cinematic four-movement field journey combining driving percussion, soaring brass fanfares, and dynamic visual maneuvers celebrating Northwest Ohio's fighting spirit.

01

The Battery • Lancer Drumline

Percussionists executing split-second polyrhythms across high-tension snares, tenors, tonal basses, and cymbals. Powered by rigorous summer field drills with signature blue bandanas and precision stickwork.

02

The Hornline • Brass & Winds

Bell-front trumpets, mellophones, baritones, sousaphones, and woodwinds producing wall-to-wall acoustic power in signature Royal Blue and White uniforms under Friday night lights.

03

Color Guard • Visual Athletics

Kinetic visual performers spinning vibrant royal blue and gold silk flags, sabres, and rifles. They bring visual drama, athletic leaps, and vivid chromatic storytelling to the 50-yard line.

THE ROAD TO OMEA STATE FINALS

2026 INVITATIONAL TOUR • SCHEDULE

SEP 26
OMEA Northwest Marching Invitational
Findlay Athletic Stadium • Findlay, OH
PRELIMS: 2:15 PM
OCT 10
Van Wert County Fairgrounds Band Showcase
Grandstand Arena • Van Wert, OH
COMMUNITY EXHIBITION
OCT 17
Annual Cow Patty Bingo & Halftime Feature
Lincolnview Stadium • Van Wert, OH
HOMECOMING SHOW
OCT 24
OMEA Regional State Qualifying Contest
Doyt Perry Stadium • Bowling Green, OH
OMEA QUALIFIER
NOV 07
Ohio State Marching Band State Finals
Historic Crew Stadium • Columbus, OH
STATE FINALS