Founded in 1975, Bands of America (BOA) has been making a difference in the lives of young people for more than 30 years. BOA provides quality avenues for learning and excellence through music education for the nation's high school students and teachers.

BOA produces over 20 events annually in major professional, collegiate and community venues across the nation. More than 270,000 teens, family members and enthusiasts attend these events each year, with about 70,000 teen participants. Bands of America events are recognized as the pinnacle of programs for high school instrumental music nationwide. Annual events include the Grand National Marching Band Championships in Indianapolis, the Summer Symposium of workshops, the National Concert Band Festival, National Percussion Festival, Orchestra America National Festival, 15 Regional Marching Band Championships, the Honor Band of America, Honor Orchestra of America and student leadership and marching workshops.