Bands of America (BOA), a division of Music for All, Inc., is an organization that promotes and organizes marching band competitions for high school students. Competitions include both Regional and Super Regional Championships as well as the Grand National Championships. The BOA Grand National Championships is considered the largest and most prestigious national marching band event available to high school marching bands
BOA considers music to be the most important aspect of the performance and this is reflected in their scoring system with 60% value placed on music, 40% value placed on visual, 60% value placed on general effect and 40% on performance
In addition to marching band events, Music for All, Inc. organizes concert band festivals and symposia, musical and leadership clinics, as well as the Honor Band of America and the newly formed Jazz Band of America. One of the largest events of the year is the annual Summer Symposium, which offers a week of instruction from some of the most renowned musicians in the world. High school students from across the nation come together on the campus of Ball State University. The week includes camps for concert band, jazz band, percussion, marching band, colorguard, and the famous George N. Parks Drum Major Academy.
Read more about Bands Of America: History of Grand National Championships, Headquarters, BOA Honor Band in The Rose Parade, Honor Band of America, Jazz Band of America, Current Locations of BOA Regionals and Super Regionals, Past Grand National Marching Band Champions, Records
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