Update: See which bands made the finals, and the complete schedule here.
Eight Indiana bands have advanced and will perform in the semifinals of the Bands of America Grand Nationals competition at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday.
Several Central Indiana High Schools will be represented in the competition, including Avon, Carmel, Fishers, Center Grove and Brownsburg high schools. Other Indiana schools that moved on the semifinals include Carroll, Castle and Homestead high schools.
What’s the lineup for BOA Grand Nationals semifinals?
The competition began at 6:30 a.m. Central Indiana band performance times are:
- Avon at 1:30 p.m.
- Carmel at 2:15 p.m.
The other schools that will perform in the semifinals include:
- Southmoore H.S., OK
- Jenks H.S., OK
- Nation Ford H.S., SC
- Rockford H.S., MI
- Southlake Carroll H.S., TX
- Arlington H.S., TN
- Wando H.S., SC
- Round Rock H.S., TX
- The Woodlands H.S., TX
- Bentonville H.S., AR
- Flower Mound H.S., TX
- Castle H.S., IN
- Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN
- O’Fallon Township H.S., IL
- Homestead H.S., IN
- Dripping Springs H.S., TX
- Bartlett H.S., TN
- William Mason H.S., OH
- Marcus H.S., TX
- Ronald Reagan H.S., TX
- Lafayette H.S., KY
- Broken Arrow H.S., OK
- Jenison H.S., MI
- Murray H.S., KY
- Morton H.S., IL
- South Jones H.S., MS
- Estill County H.S., KY
- Marian Catholic H.S., IL
- Lake Hamilton H.S., AR
Semi-finals awards begin at 5 p.m.
For the full schedule of semifinal performances, go to the Bands of America Grand Nationals website.
Where to get 2025 BOA Grand Nationals tickets
Tickets are available for purchase online at Lucas Oil Stadium’s website through Ticketmaster for the semi-finals and finals, both happening on Saturday, Nov. 15.
The ticket office also opens up in person at Lucas Oil Stadium at 6 a.m. on competition days.
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Where to park in downtown Indianapolis
Lucas Oil Stadium recommends for those attending the BOA events happening this week on ParkWhiz.
Visit parkwhiz.com/lucas-oil-stadium-parking and then select the event you’re planning to attend to see all the nearby parking options and pre-pay in advance.
Who won BOA Grand Nationals in 2024?
Here’s how bands placed last year:
First place: Avon
Second place: Carmel
Third: Broken Arrow (Oklahoma)
Fourth: Tarpon Springs (Florida)
Fifth: Cedar Park (Texas)
Sixth: William Mason (Ohio)
Seventh: Bridgeland (Texas)
Eighth: American Fork (Utah)
Ninth: Castle
10th: Dobyns-Bennet (Tennessee)
11th: Prosper (Texas)
12th: Leander (Texas)
Exhibition and class A champion: Murray High School (Tennessee)
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