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Bands of America Grand National Championships

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November 10-13, 2010

Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, Indiana

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Bands of America Grand National Championships
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

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Bands of America Grand National Championships The Bands of America Grand National Championships is recognized as the premier marching band event in the nation. Ninety 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 field competition features 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. 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.

2010 Participating Bands


As of April 14, 2010

Bands of America Grand National Championships Adair County H.S., Columbia, KY
Archbishop Alter H.S., Kettering, OH
Archbishop McNicholas H.S., Cincinnati, OH
Avon H.S., Avon, IN
Ayala H.S., Chino Hills, CA
Bellbrook H.S., Bellbrook, OH
Ben Davis H.S., Indianapolis, IN
Bishop Fenwick H.S., Franklin, OH
Boiling Springs H.S., Boiling Springs, SC
Bourbon County H.S., Paris, KY
Brentwood H.S., Brentwood, TN
Bridgewater-Raritan H.S., Bridgewater, NJ
Broken Arrow H.S., Broken Arrow, OK
Brunswick H.S., Brunswick, OH
Cape Fear H.S., Fayetteville, NC
Carlisle H.S., Carlisle, OH
Carmel H.S., Carmel, IN
Carroll H.S., Dayton, OH
Cary H.S., Cary, NC
Cedar Park H.S., Cedar Park, TX
Center Grove H.S., Greenwood, IN
Centerville H.S., Centerville, OH
Columbus North H.S., Columbus, IN
Daviess County H.S., Owensboro, KY
DeSoto Central H.S., Southaven, MS
Dobyns-Bennett H.S., Kingsport, TN
Edgewood H.S., Ellettsville, IN
Fossil Ridge H.S., Keller, TX
Franklin H.S., Franklin, TN
Godwin Heights H.S., Wyoming, MI
Greendale H.S., Greendale, WI
Herscher H.S., Herscher, IL
Jenison H.S., Jenison, MI
Kennesaw Mountain H.S., Kennesaw, GA
L.D. Bell H.S., Hurst, TX
Lafayette H.S., Lexington, KY
Lafayette H.S., Lafayette, LA
Lake Central H.S., St. John, IN
Lake Park H.S., Roselle, IL
Lakeland H.S., White Lake, MI
Lawrence Central H.S., Indianapolis, IN
Lebanon H.S., Lebanon, OH
Lewisville H.S., Richburg, SC
Loganville H.S., Loganville, GA
Marian Catholic H.S., Chicago Heights, IL
Marietta H.S., Marietta, OH
Meade County H.S., Brandenburg, KY
Monrovia H.S., Monrovia, IN
Moore H.S., Moore, OK
Morton H.S., Morton, IL
Mount Gilead H.S., Mount Gilead, OH
Northmont H.S., Clayton, OH
O'Fallon Township H.S., O'Fallon, IL
Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, Canton, MI
Rampart H.S., Colorado Springs, CO
Ravenwood H.S., Brentwood, TN
Shawnee H.S., Springfield, OH
Stephen F. Austin H.S., Sugar Land, TX
Talawanda H.S., Oxford, OH
Tarpon Springs H.S., Tarpon Springs, FL
Thomas Johnson H.S., Frederick, MD
Thousand Oaks H.S., Thousand Oaks, CA
Tippecanoe H.S., Tipp City, OH
Union H.S., Tulsa, OK
Utica H.S., Utica, OH
Victor J. Andrew H.S., Tinley Park, IL
Walled Lake Central H.S., Walled Lake, MI
West Bloomfield H.S., West Bloomfield, MI
West Johnston H.S., Benson, NC
Western Brown H.S., Mt. Orab, OH
William Mason H.S., Mason, OH
Winston Churchill H.S., San Antonio, TX

2009 Results


View more than 100 photos in the 2009 BOA Grand National Championships Semi-Finals Photo Gallery

FINALS
96.60 Avon H.S., IN (Visual-TIE, General Effect-TIE)
95.25 L.D. Bell H.S., TX (General Effect-TIE)
95.25 Marian Catholic H.S., IL (Visual-TIE)*
94.50 Marcus H.S., TX (Music)
94.45 Carmel H.S., IN
92.75 Broken Arrow Sr. H.S., OK
92.50 The Woodlands H.S., TX
92.15 Lawrence Central H.S., IN
90.40 Center Grove H.S., IN
89.65 James Bowie H.S., TX
89.15 Wando H.S., SC
88.80 Centerville H.S., OH

Fan Favorite - Broken Arrow H.S., OK
Esprit de Corps Award - American Fork H.S., UT

* General effect score was the tiebreaker for 2nd and 3rd place


SEMI-FINALS
Class A
1 Bourbon County H.S., KY (Music, Visual, General Effect)
2 Williamstown H.S., KY
3 Springs Valley H.S., IN

Class AA
1 Marian Catholic H.S., IL (Music, Visual, General Effect)
2 North Hardin H.S., KY
3 Bellbrook H.S., OH

Class AAA
1 Center Grove H.S., IN (Music, Visual, General Effect)
2 Lafayette H.S., KY
3 West Johnston H.S., NC

Class AAAA
1 Avon H.S., IN (Visual, General Effect)
2 L.D. Bell H.S., TX
3 Marcus H.S., TX (Music)


INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS (IPS) MARCHING BAND TOURNAMENT
Champion: Broad Ripple H.S.

Get complete results and event coverage at www.MusicForAll.org.

Related Events

• Student Leadership Workshop with Tim Lautzenheiser. Friday, November 12, 5:00-7:00 PM.
• Grand National Expo, featuring more than 100 exhibit booths. November 11-13, 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 10-13, 2010
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

Music For All 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.

Photos courtesy of Music for All / Jolesch Photography.


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