The 2025 Bands of America (BOA) Grand Nationals will showcase an impressive lineup of finalists, including two top high school marching bands from Indiana. Avon High School and Carmel High School have secured their places in the finals, competing against ten other bands after remarkable semifinal performances. Both schools stood out among 24 semifinalists, which included six other Indiana high schools.
Finalist Lineup for 2025 BOA Grand Nationals
The finals for the BOA Grand Nationals will take place tonight, starting at 8 p.m. Here’s the complete performance schedule:
- 8:00 PM — Wando High School, South Carolina
- 8:15 PM — Bentonville High School, Arkansas
- 8:30 PM — William Mason High School, Ohio
- 8:45 PM — Dripping Springs High School, Texas
- 9:00 PM — Marcus High School, Texas
- 9:15 PM — Blue Springs High School, Missouri
- 9:30 PM — Avon High School, Indiana
- 9:45 PM — Carmel High School, Indiana
- 10:00 PM — Flower Mound High School, Texas
- 10:15 PM — Broken Arrow High School, Oklahoma
- 10:30 PM — Ronald Reagan High School, Texas
- 10:45 PM — The Woodlands High School, Texas
The award ceremony for the winners will commence at 11:30 p.m., marking the end of an exciting night.
How to Attend the 2025 BOA Grand Nationals
Tickets for the event are currently available for purchase online via Lucas Oil Stadium’s website through Ticketmaster. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets in advance.
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Recap of the 2024 BOA Grand Nationals
In the previous year, Avon High School took first place, followed closely by Carmel High School. Here’s how the top-ranked bands placed in 2024:
| Placement | Band | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Avon | Indiana |
| 2nd | Carmel | Indiana |
| 3rd | Broken Arrow | Oklahoma |
| 4th | Tarpon Springs | Florida |
| 5th | Cedar Park | Texas |
| 6th | William Mason | Ohio |
| 7th | Bridgeland | Texas |
| 8th | American Fork | Utah |
| 9th | Castle | Indiana |
| 10th | Dobyns-Bennett | Tennessee |
| 11th | Prosper | Texas |
| 12th | Leander | Texas |
For those who wish to share their experiences, submissions of high school marching band photos are welcome. They could be featured in El-Balad’s online galleries and social media pages.
