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2025 Music of the Knight Logo of an astronaut holding a medieval sword

​
1st Annual
​Knight in Motion


Hosted by Irondale H.S. & Anoka H.S.

​September 26, 2026
2026 Registration Form
2026 Adjudicators:
Bryan Christian, Vista Ridge H.S., TX (Music Performance)
Michael McIntosh, Minneapolis, MN (Music Effect)
Jeremy Tate, Medina, TN (Visual Performance)
Kendall LeJeune, Round Rock, TX (Visual Effect)
Anthony Riederer, Palm Springs, CA (Color Guard)
Brian Mason, Morehead, KY (Percussion)


On Saturday September 26, 2026 registered bands will compete in the preliminary round of competition at Irondale High School beginning at or around 12pm. Bands will use their YIM classification to determine which class they will compete, with Class A bands performing first followed by Class AA, Class AAA, and Class AAAA. After the preliminary round of competition, we will present class placement awards and highest achievement awards for best winds, percussion, and color guard.

ALL bands who participate in prelims at Irondale High School are invited to perform in the evening finals show at Anoka High School. At the conclusion of each evening show, we will present finals placements awards as well as the highest achievement awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding General Effect in each. Finals order will be determined by pre-draw conducted at the afternoon show.

Registration Fee: $250

​​​​2026 CONFIRMED BANDS:


  • Anoka H.S. (Exhibition)
  • Blaine H.S.
  • Champlin Park H.S.
  • Coon Rapids H.S.
  • Cumberland H.S. (WI)
  • Eden Prairie H.S.
  • Grand Rapids H.S.
  • ​Hastings H.S.
  • Irondale H.S. (Exhibition)
  • ​Osseo H.S.
  • ​Rochester Lourdes H.S.

​Last updated May 4, 2026
 

Ticketing Information


General Admission - $10
Student & Senior Citizen Discount - $5
cash, check, credit cards accepted
Purchase Tickets Here

​Parking Information


Edgewood Middle School (Shuttle Provided)
5100 Edgewood Dr, New Brighton, MN

Irondale High School North Lot
corner of 25th St NW & 14th Ave NW, New Brighton, MN
​

South Lot reserved for handicap parking & competing unit vehicles only
Parking Shuttle Map


Thank You, Sponsors!

KHS Academic Alliance
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New Brighton Lions Club
Youth in Music
Vibes
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Karl Scherman-Realtor with Keller Williams
Athletic Outfitters
Village Orthodontics
MC Tool & Safety
Smart Moms Travel
Adagio's Pizza Factory
Brightwood Hills Golf Course
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Caribou Coffee Mounds View Drive Thru

Irondale High School
2425 Long Lake Rd
​New Brighton, MN 55112

Irondale Band Boosters
P.O. Box 120283
New Brighton, MN 55112

  • About
    • Our Philosophy
    • Staff
    • Boosters
    • Accomplishments
  • Ensembles
    • Concert Band
    • MMEA All-State
    • Marching Band
    • Winter Drumline
    • Winter Guard
    • Pit Orchestra
  • Events
    • Knight in Motion >
      • MOTK Program
      • MOTK Concessions Menu
      • MOTK Merchandise
    • Winter Music of the Knight
    • WGI Minneapolis
    • International Tour
  • Parent / Student Info
    • Forms
    • Weekly Updates
    • Insteps
    • Volunteer
    • Fundraising
  • Calendar
  • Photos
  • Donate