East Tennessee State University will again host one of 22 Bands of America regional championships this year.The marching band competition will take place on Oct. 31 inside the Mini Dome.“Hosting a Bands of America regional championship is a huge win for our university and the Appalachian Highlands,” ETSU President Brian Noland said in a news release. “Bands of America events are the pinnacle of competitive marching band for high schools across the country.