In last year's competition, Avon High School took home the gold with a score of 97.475, just edging out nearby central Indiana school Carmel by .200.

Earlier this season, at the 2024 BOA Super Regional, Avon took first and Carmel second. Both bands competed Nov. 9 in the Indiana State School Music Association's state finals. Again, Avon placed first, and Carmel was second. Here's a look at what's going on.

Locally, three high school bands from Hamilton County will compete: Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville. A record-high 113 bands are scheduled to compete from Alabama, Florida, Georg

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.’s Sound and Spirit of Columbus is heading down the home stretch of the marching band competition season, but they’re not done showcasing their musicality and performance quite yet.

For the first time in the schools 50 year history, the Bob Jones High School Band will compete at this years Bands of America Grand National Championships.

Since its inception, The Clarksville High School Band has been an integral part of music, football games, education, and a tradition of excellence in the Clarksville community.

DeWitt High School's band is among seven in Michigan competing in the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis.