As many of you already know, leagues come and go. Some barely make it off their feet while others earn their place in FMA history as active, competitive leagues. Although it only lasted for 9 seasons, very quickly BRAVO rose to become one of the largest, most competitive marching band leagues on FMA producing 75+ finalists and bringing home, at least, 18 medals in such a short period. Therefore, I was shocked that the league had been abandoned and had not been appointed to someone who would take pleasure in continuing its success.

Because I'm not able to resurrect a once great league, it's time to say goodbye to BRAVO and say hello to my new league. I want ENCORE to be a place for former BRAVO members and for new bands alike to call home. With the exception of FBOA and BOA, active, competitive marching band leagues are few and far between. Thus, just as BRAVO did, my hope is that ENCORE will grow and become a worthy rival in the marching band circuit.