Overview
High school marching band students from seven states will perform at the Army ROTC Bands of America Indianapolis Super Regional Championship, presented by Yamaha.
Bands from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, and Virginia will compete. Bands of America Championships are the nation’s premier marching band events, showcasing outstanding student musicians and visual performances.
The competition will be spread over two days, Friday and Saturday. The preliminary competition will start Friday morning at 7:15 am and conclude on Saturday with a special exhibition performance.
Performances will be evaluated by a panel of nationally recognized music educators and marching band experts. The 14 highest-scoring bands will advance to the evening finals, starting Saturday at 6:30 pm, with the top-scoring band named champion at the end of the night.
"Marching band is even more than music and performance; it's a powerful experience that builds discipline, teamwork, and lifelong memories,” says Dr. Jeremy Earnhart, President and CEO of Music for All, the parent organization for Bands of America. “Participating in Bands of America Championships takes that to the next level, challenging high school students to strive for excellence, showcase their talents on a national stage, and feel the pride of being part of something truly extraordinary.”
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand life-changing experiences through music. Our vision is to be a catalyst to ensure that every child in America has access and opportunity for active music-making in their scholastic environment. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization, Music for All’s events and programs serve more than 600,000 attendees annually –– and more than 1.7 million program participants since 1975. Programs include the Bands of America Championships for marching bands, a summer music camp for students and teachers, festivals for concert bands and orchestras, national honor ensembles for students, and educational webinars, podcasts, and online resources for teachers.
Music for All’s efforts are supported by national presenting sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America and its family of sponsors, strategic partners, and grantors.
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, October 24
- Saturday, October 25
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