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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 2011 field competition will feature 92 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. Four college bands will perform in exhibition: Marian University on Wednesday evening at the IPS Tournament, the Indiana University Marching Hundred on Friday evening, the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band on Saturday afternoon, and the Indiana State University Marching Sycamores 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 eight 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. 2011 Results
FINALS 95.95 Broken Arrow H.S., OK (General Effect) 95.75 Avon H.S., IN (Music-tie, Visual) 94.90 Carmel H.S., IN (Music-tie) 93.25 The Woodlands H.S., TX 91.75 Marian Catholic H.S., IL 90.80 Union H.S., OK 90.70 Owasso H.S., OK 89.55 Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX 89.10 Lawrence Central H.S., IN 88.50 William Mason H.S., OH 86.40 Lafayette H.S., LA 86.20 Wando H.S., SC Esprit de Corps Award - Father Ryan H.S., TN SEMI-FINALS Class A 1 Beechwood H.S., KY (Music, General Effect, Visual-tie) 2 Adair County H.S., KY (Visual-tie) 3 Monrovia H.S., IN Class AA 1 Marian Catholic H.S., IL (Music, Visual, General Effect) 2 Father Ryan H.S., TN 3 Bourbon County H.S., KY Class AAA 1 Lafayette H.S., LA (Music-Tie, Visual, General Effect) 2 Blue Springs H.S., MO (Music-Tie) 3 Norwin H.S., PA Class AAAA 1 Broken Arrow H.S., OK (General Effect) 2 Avon H.S., IN (Music, Visual) 3 The Woodlands 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 10-12, 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 9-12, 2011
November 7-10, 2012 For More Information
Web: www.MusicForAll.org
Email: Bands of America Office Mail: Bands of America, 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 Regional Championships are a program of Music For All. The organization uniquely combines regional and national music-event
programming with awareness campaigns and advocacy aimed at expanding access to music in schools and communities. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
educational organization, Music for All promotes the widely documented lifetime benefits of music education and addresses the growing concern
that public policies have created barriers to providing music and arts programs as part of a basic education for all children.
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