Grand National Championships

Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championships, presented by Yamaha, is the nation’s premier championship for high school marching bands.

2010 Grand National Championships
November 10-13, 2010
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, Indiana

More than 90 bands will compete in over three days of performances. The event kicks off Wednesday night with the Indianapolis Public Schools Marching Band Tournament. Preliminary performances continue Thursday and Friday. Bands advance to Semi-Finals Saturday, with the top 12 scoring bands advancing to Saturday night’s Championship Finals.

If you are a fan of DCI and drum and bugle corps, if you enjoy your local and state marching band contests, then take the next step and experience America’s national marching band championship!

The level of excellence of the Grand National Championship bands is recognized worldwide. Starting in 2010, the Grand National Champion will be given an automatic invitation from the Tournament of Roses to perform in the 2012 Rose Parade®, as part of a three year agreement between Music for All and the Tournament of Roses.

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