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Grand Nationals: BOA Network Advance Tickets Sales Through April 27
As a BOA Network member, you have one week to buy your 2007 Grand National Tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Since ticket locations are based on the date orders are received, this gives you the chance to get the best available ticket locations for Grand National Finals. Don't miss 2007 Grand Nationals in the RCA Dome as the bands take a final trip "through the airlock" before we move into the new Lucas Oil Stadium in 2008.
Order your Grand National tickets today!
Synergy Brass Quintet and Capitol Quartet in Concert at the Summer Symposium
Two of the hottest instrumental groups will be in concert at the Summer Symposium. Synergy Brass Quintet and Capitol Quartet will share a concert as part of the Symposium Evening Concert Series. All evening concerts and events are included as part of the curriculum for Symposium participants.
 Acclaimed for their technical virtuosity, outstanding showmanship and diverse programming, the Synergy Brass Quintet has emerged as one of the country's most exciting ensembles. "Their performances are intense, energetic, exciting and of the highest quality," says conductor Frank Battisti. Synergy Brass Quintet's appearance is sponsored by DANSR, Music for All's newest Associate Sponsor (read below).
 The Capitol Quartet, presented by Yamaha, returns to the Symposium, by popular demand! The Capitol Quartet is widely considered one of the most exciting ensembles performing today. Comprising saxophonists who are alumni of the premier military bands of the United States and teaching faculty at America's leading music schools, the Capitol Quartet has captured the imaginations of critics and audiences alike.
Learn more:
Synergy Brass Quintet
Capitol Quartet
View Symposium video coverage
Download the 2007 Poster
Enroll online now
DANSR Joins Music for All as Associate Sponsor
 DANSR, the U.S. importer for Vandoren and North American Importer for Denis Wick Products, is now an Associate Sponsor of Music for All. Vandoren Paris is maker of outstanding reeds, reed instrument mouthpieces and accessories. Denis Wick London is maker of brass mouthpieces and mutes. "We're thrilled to welcome DANSR as a sponsor and look forward to working with Michael Skinner, President, and everyone at DANSR."
Learn more about DANSR
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT About Music for All's Honor Band of America at the 2009 Rose Parade
 Music for All has submitted an application to the Tournament of Roses for entry in the 2009 Rose Parade, Jan. 1, 2009 in Pasadena, CA. In preparation for an official invitation from the Tournament of Roses, we invite all high school students who are interested in being part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience as part of America's national honor band to sign up and receive the advance Honor Band application when available.
The Honor Band in the 2005 Rose Parade was a highlight in BOA's 30 year history and a life-changing experience for over 300 student members. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the finest honor marching band in America, working with incredible staff and meeting students from across the country. The Rose Parade is televised worldwide to over 150 international territories.
Sign up for advance application
See video coverage of the previous Honor Band in the Rose Parade
...and watch your inbox for a special announcement when we receive the official invitation.
Band Together Benefits Music Students: You Can Make a Difference by Donating Online in April
Music for All has partnered with Indianapolis radio station WTTS-FM 92.3, 5/3 Bank and The Arts Council of Indianapolis to support music education in Indianapolis. "Band Together" invites the community to make donations of money and gently used instruments that will benefit local school instrumental music programs. The program will run throughout April and culminates with the 5th annual WTTS Band Together Benefit Concert with Patty Griffin at the Vogue on Saturday, April 28. Tickets are on sale to the general public for $25 through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com. Proceeds benefit Music for All.
Make a donation to make a difference!
Financial donations can be made anytime online at musicforall.org and will benefit the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Summer Symposium Scholarship Fund, created by Music for All to give disadvantaged Indianapolis students access to study with the finest music faculty at the national Music for All Summer Symposium.
Music for All Honor Ensembles on YouTube
 If you haven't visited Music for All's YouTube channel yet, check out the video clips from the Music for All National Festival. These include video from the concerts by the Honor Band of America, Honor Orchestra of America and the Jazz Band of America, plus behind-the-scenes interviews with students and teachers. View Festival Videos Now.
We're excited to announce that Gary Green, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and recent inductee into the Bands of America Hall of Fame will conduct the 2008 Honor Band of America. Applications and audition information for all three 2008 Honor Ensembles will be available soon - stay tuned!
You CAN Make a Difference
 On April 5th Music for All received an e-mail from the following band director that stated:
From: Suzanne B.
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 16:06:56
To: crisis@musicforall.org
Subject: WE NEED HELP NOW!
Something that I have been fearful of for some time was confirmed to me today in an administrative meeting with my superintendent and the 2 elementary school principals.
They will be recommending at Monday night's Board meeting to not fill the elementary instrumental position in our school. Their plan is to replace the position instead with an after school position.
They have been most careful in their semantics. Their position is that they are NOT cutting a program just delivering it in a different way.
Their major reason is they don't feel that students should be missing other classes for band.
So now instead of an elementary instrumental music teacher, we will have a collection of "qualified" teachers that will come after school on a weekly basis at the elementary schools to provide lessons.
I would greatly appreciate anyone who can tell me where this happens and the level of success of it. Specifics about why it doesn't work or what would need to be done to make it work are most desired.
Did the program get cut? Was it saved? What did the band director do? How did Music for All respond? How did the community respond? Read the full story and learn how these lessons may help YOU!
BOA Championships: Regional, Super Regionals and Fall Preview Experiences
Band directors, now's the time to get that application for the 2007 BOA Championships off your desk and enroll before the end of the semester. Prelims performance times are based on the enrollment date and performance spots are available in all Championships, except the Indianapolis Regional which has a wait list. Enroll online now.
Not sure about giving Bands of America fall events a try for the first time? Check out the Fall Preview Experiences, evaluation and clinic opportunities with no awards or scores announced.
See the full fall schedule for the latest news and updates.
Congratulations, WGI Scholastic Color Guard Finalists
 Music for All congratulates the 2007 WGI Championship Finalists and all participants in the Scholastic World, Open and A divisions. Special kudos to those who are part of the Music for All participating school family!
Good luck to the percussion ensembles performing in WGI Percussion World Championships this weekend!
Scholastic World
1 James Logan HS, CA
2 Avon HS, IN
3 Arcadia HS, CA
4 Flanagan HS, FL
5 tie Center Grove HS, IN
5 tie Choctawhatchee HS, FL
7 Shenendehowa HS, NY
8 Stoneman Douglas HS, FL
9 Miamisburg HS, OH
10 Trumbull HS, CT
11 Rancho Bernardo HS, CA
12 Leigh HS, CA
13 Centerville HS, OH
14 Cheshire HS, CT
15 Northview HS, IN |
Scholastic Open
1 Carmel HS, IN
2 Warren Central HS, IN
3 Seminole HS, FL
4 Plymouth-Canton Ed. Park, MI
5 Rancho Cucamonga HS, CA
6 Marian Catholic HS, IL
7 West Johnston HS, NC
8 Chino HS, CA
9 Norwin HS, PA
10 Northmont HS, OH
11 Freedom HS, FL
12 Mission Viejo HS, CA
13 Santaluces HS, FL
14 Laurens Central School, NY
15 Gates Chili HS, NY |
Scholastic A
1 Taravella HS, FL
2 Americas HS, TX
3 Lake Park HS, IL
4 Maconaquah HS, IN
5 West Orange HS, NJ
6 Marcus HS, TX
7 Oak Ridge HS, TX
8 Cooper City HS, FL |
9 Naples HS, NY
10 Aliso Niguel HS, CA
11 James E. Taylor HS, TX
12 Pope HS, GA
13 Mt. Carmel HS, CA
14 Bartram Trail HS, FL
15 Trabuco Hills HS, CA
16 South Hills HS, CA |
Exclusive Yamaha Video
 Experience artist clinics, performances and product information in a whole new way! Yamaha is offering exclusive video content to Bands of America fans available online.
This month's video is an exclusive performance by Stefon Harris (vibraphone) as part of "Day of Jazz" sponsored by Yamaha. Click on the Yamaha Podcasts logo online to launch the video.
Watch more Yamaha podcasts.
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