Huskie Stadium will be the arena for the NIU High School Band Championship Saturday to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NIU Marching Band Director Frank Bibb said area high schools from classes AA through D will be in the competition.

The eight judges will rate the bands according to music, march and maneuver, overall general effect, percussions and colorguard.

Bibb said each band is limited to no more than 12 minutes and only the first eight minutes will be judged.

The NIU marching band, which is sponsoring the contest, will play for 15 minutes, Bibb said. “It’s a great recruiting tool.”