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BUCKHANNON -- Grammy award-winning recording artist Lee Greenwood, known for his iconic hit song "God Bless the U.S.A." will perform at the official World Association of Marching Shows Bands 2023 opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m. July 19.
The WAMSB 2023 Competition will take place in Buckhannon from July 17-24. This is only the second time in the event's 26-year history that it has been held in the United States. The event will bring in thousands of international participants.
Tickets are now available for six different WAMSB events. Tickets to the official WAMSB 2023 opening ceremonies, final field competition and official closing ceremony tickets are available. Concert band adjudication, drumline competition and preliminary field competition tickets are also available. Three hundred and seventy-five ticket packages featuring access to all WAMSB events will be available..
"Having tickets available to the public and the incredibly talented Lee Greenwood helps capture how close we are to competition week," Sanders said. "We cannot wait for the competitors and spectators to be part of this one-of-a-kind event that was two years in the making."
This event will provide short-term economic impacts to the state and serve as an opportunity to foster long-term economic development, recurring tourism and provide an opportunity for elected officials, colleges and more to develop relationships with international dignitaries, officials said.
Tickets can be purchased online at wamsb2023.com. Soon they will be available at various locations in Buckhannon.
WAMSB is comprised of members from 32 nations from around the globe, representing 24 band associations, their bands and visitors.
For information about the WAMSB 2023 World Championship, visit www.wamsb2023.com