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Four 2017 Regional Champions Face Off In Indy

Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium has become a venerable mecca of the marching arts, and it's that time of the season to take another trip down Capitol Avenue for the Band of America Indianapolis Super Regional this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 20-21).

Oct 17, 2017

Carmel HS: The 2016 BOA Grand National Champions

As the 2017 Bands of America season is approaching, we take a look back at the bands who made it all the way to the 2016 Grand National Finals.

Jan 26, 2017

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William Mason Band: Creating A World Out Of Balance

As the 2017 Bands of America season is approaching, we take a look back at the bands who made it all the way to the 2016 Grand National Finals.

Jan 6, 2017

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2016 BOA Grand National Finalist Feature: Cedar Park H.S.

As the 2017 Bands of America season is approaching, we take a look back at the bands who made it all the way to the 2016 Grand National Finals.

Dec 26, 2016

BOA Grand National Finalist Feature: Leander H.S.

The Leander High School marching band and director Robert Selaiden reached new heights last year by earning a trip to Indianapolis for the Bands of America Grand Nationals in November. Though the band had already achieved one of its major goals in 2016, Leander did not waste any time celebrating when it arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Dec 21, 2016

2016 BOA Grand National Finalist Feature: Ronald Reagan H.S.

As the 2017 Bands of America season is approaching, we take a look back at the bands who made it all the way to the 2016 Grand National Finals.

Dec 19, 2016

2016 BOA Grand National Finalist Feature: Homestead H.S.

Now that the DCI season has ended, we turn our focus to the upcoming Bands of America season. To better understand what might transpire in 2017, we take a look back at 2016 with the bands who made it to finals at Grand Nationals.

Dec 9, 2016

2016 BOA Grand National Finalist Feature: Marian Catholic H.S.

Now that the DCI season has ended, we turn our focus to the upcoming Bands of America season. To better understand what might transpire in 2017, we take a look back at 2016 with the bands who made it to finals at Grand Nationals.

Dec 8, 2016

Castle Band Family Grieves Loss of Sophie

11/30 UPDATE: Mason W. Hartke, 19, of Jasper, Indiana, has been charged with three counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level greater than .08 percent causing death and three counts of reckless homicide in a November 13 wreck that killed three members of the Rinehart family, including 17-year-old Castle High School band member Sophie Rinehart.

Nov 14, 2016

Bands of America Grand National Championships Results

The 2016 Bands of America season has thrown its last rifle toss, taken its last breathe, and gone out to a thunderous applause from the crowd at the Bands of America Grand National Finals, presented by Yamaha. We have seen 100 bands arrive and perform at Lucas Oil Stadium. We watch 36 bands perform Saturday morning and afternoon during semi-finals. Then we watched the final 12 bands leave every ounce of summer band, rehearsals, and sectionals on the field during the last night of competitions. See who walked away with the coveted title of Grand National Champions.

Nov 13, 2016

BOA Grand National SEMI-FINALS RESULTS

Bands of America 2016's season has been absolutely stunning. But like all good things, they must come to an end. For the 100 bands that traveled to Indianapolis to perform at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, all but 12 have finished their season with wonderful performances. Now we are onto to finals to determine who will be named Grand National Champions.

Nov 12, 2016

PRELIMS RESULTS: Bands of America Grand Nationals

The 2016 Bands of America season is coming to a close on Saturday night, Nov. 12 at the Bands of America Grand National Finals, presented by Yamaha. The preliminary round of performance have wrapped up and we have the results right here. Then, make your plans to continue following these unbelievable bands as the remaining 30 bands continue on to the semi-finals Saturday, Nov. 12. 

Nov 12, 2016

BOA Grand Nationals Preview: Day 2

Summer band started in the dead heat of late July and August. Now, for the bands competing at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, it will all come to a close in the chill of November. One hundred bands, thousands of performers, parents, volunteers, and directors converge in Indianapolis. Lucas Oil Stadium is the ultimate stage for the ultimate prize in the world of high school marching band. And it doesn't get any better than being called Grand National champions. Let's take a look at some of the bands that will be performing in Indy.

Nov 8, 2016

BOA Grand Nationals Preview: Day 1

Summer band started in the dead heat of the late July and August. Now, for the bands competing at the Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, it will all come to a close in the chill of November. One hundred bands, thousands of performers, parents, volunteers, and directors converge in Indianapolis. Lucas Oil Stadium is the ultimate stage for the ultimate prize in the world of high school marching band. And it doesn't get any better than being called Grand National champions. Let's take a look at some of the bands that will be performing in Indy.

Nov 8, 2016

Bands of America Weekly Weather Report - Week 9

All good things must come to an end, and the weather for Bands of America's finale at the BOA Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, will be as beautiful outside as the performances will be inside. Here is the weather forecast for Indianapolis from Weather.com.

Nov 7, 2016