Four competitions around the United States encapsulated the second week of the 2024 Bands of America competition season, allowing fans nationwide to be treated to stellar performances from dozens of programs. Let's dive right in!

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 Weathering The Storm in McAllen

The South Texas Regional was unfortunately cut short due to weather, so Finals results for this regional were based on Prelims scores. Roma HS came out victorious after prelims, solidifying a first-place finish over runner-up John B Alexander HS and third-place Trinity HS.

Roma HS also nabbed Caption Award honors for Outstanding Music Performance and Outstanding Visual Performance. John B Alexander HS stopped Roma's sweep after claiming the Caption Award for Outstanding General Effect.

Check out the full Finals scores below:

2024 BOA Results - South Texas Finals*

* Finals results for this Regional are based on prelims scores (shown) due to the cancellation of Finals due to weather

Check out more information about scores and recaps for the 2024 South Texas Regional here.

A Photo Finish in Obetz

The Central Ohio Regional was headlined by a predominantly heavy cast of ensembles from Ohio and Kentucky, but it was the lone competitor from Pennsylvania that stole the show. Ohio's own Lakota West HS claimed victory in Prelims, tallying a 78.925 and overtaking Kiski Area HS by a margin of 0.175 points. However, the two ensembles' placements flipped after Finals, with Kiski Area HS ultimately claiming first by a jump of 0.05 points. Campbell County HS from Kentucky rounded out the top three in Finals with a slim margin of victory over fourth-place Westfield HS. 

Kiski Area HS also managed victories in two Caption Award areas, claiming both Outstanding Music Performance and Outstanding General Effect while Lakota West HS locked down the Caption Award victory in Outstanding Visual Performance.

2024 BOA Results - Central Ohio Finals

Check out more information about scores and recaps from the 2024 Central Ohio Regional here.

Texas Powerhouses Clash in Austin

In a preview for the Texas Marching Classic on October 12th, BOA Austin featured a cast of Texas Powerhouse ensembles vying for top honors at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex. Vandegrift ultimately found itself atop the podium in both Prelims and Finals competitions with a healthy margin between itself and second-place Cedar Park HS. Rouse HS claimed third place, rounding out the bronze, silver, and gold medalist recipients. 

Vandegrift HS also swept the Caption Award race, taking home the awards for Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding General Effect.

2024 BOA Results - Austin Finals

Check out more information about scores and recaps from the 2024 Austin Regional here.

The Centennial State Shines in Las Cruces

Ensembles from four different states assembled in Las Cruces for the New Mexico Regional, where the only two ensembles from Colorado ended up stealing the show. Fossil Ridge HS blew away the competition, claiming first place by a margin of almost two full points over fellow Colorado ensemble, Loveland HS. Eastlake HS, one of the many Texas competitors, nabbed the bronze medal after two rounds of competition.

Adding to its decisive victory, Fossil Ridge HS also claimed all three Caption Awards (Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding General Effect).

2024 BOA Results - New Mexico Finals

Check out more information about scores and recaps from the 2024 New Mexico Regional here.

The 2024 Bands of America competitive season begins on Saturday, September 14th, and ends with the 2024 Bands of America Grand National Championships on November 14-16. For more information about the 2024 BOA season, click here. Get up-to-date information about the BOA season on the Music For All Facebook page and the Music For All Instagram account.