Marching Bands Hit High Note News | October 15, 2023 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy Close to three-dozen marching bands from high schools across Wisconsin filled UW-Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium Saturday for the 38th annual State Marching Band Championships. The young musicians put on a show for the ears and the eyes. The bands brought in costumes, props, and choreography that made each performance unique. Perkins Stadium at UW-Whitewater has hosted the Wisconsin Marching Band Championships since 1987.