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Bands of America Grand National ChampionshipsPresented by Yamaha
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The Bands of America Grand National Championships is recognized as the premier marching band event in the nation. More than 90 bands from across
America participate, including some of the finest, most progressive bands in the activity today. The annual event also features exhibition
performances by outstanding college bands from across the country.
The 2012 field competition will feature approximately 90 bands in preliminary competition on Thursday and Friday, with up to 36 bands advancing to semi-finals during the day on Saturday. Twelve bands advance to finals on Saturday evening. All performances take place in Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. The Bands of America Grand National Championships creates an aura of excellence that fosters healthy competition and student and professional development, all in an atmosphere of celebration for the entire band program, students, teachers, parents and fans. The event kicks off on Wednesday night with the Indianapolis Public Schools Marching Band Tournament, featuring local bands in competition. The event also includes an Expo of more than 100 booths, the Student Leadership Workshop with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, and other special events and clinics. 2012 BOA Results
FINALS
95.85 Carmel H.S., IN (Music) 95.70 Broken Arrow H.S., OK (General Effect, Visual) 93.90 Avon H.S., IN 93.80 Tarpon Springs H.S., FL 92.90 Marian Catholic H.S., IL 89.85 James Bowie H.S., TX 89.15 Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA 87.65 William Mason H.S., OH 87.60 Center Grove H.S., IN 87.35 Lawrence Central H.S., IN 87.30 Ronald Reagan H.S., TX 84.95 Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, MI Esprit de Corps Award - Bridgewater-Raritan H.S., NJ and Avon H.S., IN PRELIMS Class A 1 Western H.S., IN (Music) 2 Forest Park Jr./Sr. H.S., IN (General Effect) 3 Norton H.S., OH (Visual) Class AA 1 Tarpon Springs H.S., FL (Music, Visual-tie, General Effect) 2 Marian Catholic H.S., IL (Visual-tie) 3 Nation Ford H.S., SC Class AAA 1 Kennesaw Mountain H.S., GA (Music, Visual, General Effect) 2 Franklin H.S., TN 3 Bellevue West H.S., NE Class AAAA 1 Carmel H.S., IN (Music, Visual-tie) 2 Broken Arrow H.S., OK (General Effect, Visual-tie) 3 James Bowie H.S., TX Get complete results and event coverage at www.MusicForAll.org. Related Events
• Student Leadership Workshop with Tim Lautzenheiser.
• Grand National Expo, featuring more than 100 exhibit booths. November 8-10, Lucas Oil Stadium concourse. Ticket Information
• Tickets are available online at MusicForAll.org or by phone at 800.848.BAND (800.848.2263).
• Online tickets must be ordered at least two weeks prior to the event. • Tickets are also available at the gate on the day of the show. Photo and Video Policy
• Video or audio recording equipment are not allowed in the stadium.
• Any still type camera may be used. Family, friends and fans may take still photos of BOA events for personal use only. The images may not be sold or otherwise distributed, without the written permission of Bands of America (or Music for All). Any still camera (making film or digital still pictures) is allowed into and may be used from the spectator seating area of any venue. Cameras (of any kind) may not be used on the field. People with field passes or name badges must go into the stands to take digital or film pictures. Tripods or other similar equipment that may obstruct the view or path of travel of others in seating areas are also not allowed. Future Dates
November 7-10, 2012
November 13-16, 2013 For More Information
Web: www.MusicForAll.org
Email: Music for All Office Mail: Music for All, 39 W. Jackson Place - Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46225 Phone: 800-848-2263 or 317-636-2263 Also view information about Bands of America Regional Championships 
Bands of America is a program of Music for All. Since 1975, MFA, through its Bands of America and Orchestra America programs, has been a
destination and set the standard for scholastic music ensemble performance and student and teacher education. A 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit educational organization, MFA uses its national profile programming to model, showcase, recognize and provide individual,
teacher and organizational examples of music performance excellence and achievement. MFA's programs include 20 annual events, including the
Bands of America Grand National Championships and Regional Championships for marching band; the Music for All Summer Symposium camp for students
and teachers; and the Music for All National Festival for concert bands, orchestras and percussion ensembles. Music for All's programmatic model
is designed to mirror and supplement the classroom and performance model adopted in most American scholastic settings. Music for All values and
promotes societal recognition of music education and active music making as essential and core parts of every student's educational development.
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