- The University of Oklahoma Marching Band & Gene "Coach" Thrailkill
- Florida State University Marching Chiefs & Patrick Dunnigan
- The Ohio State University Marching Band & Mr. Paul Droste
- Mississippi State University Famous Maroon Band & Dr. Clifton Taylor
- University of Washington Husky Marching Band & Dr. Brad McDavid
- The Boston College "Screaming Eagles" Marching Band & David Healey