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34 bands, 3 from IL, in semifinals at Grand Nationals

By Paul Katula • Nov 13, 2021
The Bands of America Grand National Championships proceed to the semifinal round this morning. It's a long day and a warm welcome back.

Carmel band wins 4th Grand Nationals title

By Paul Katula • Nov 12, 2017
We congratulate Carmel H.S. in Indiana for the grand championship at the Bands of America Grand Nationals yesterday + 99 others.

Again, Marian Catholic is grand champion at ISU

By Paul Katula • Oct 22, 2016
The 52nd invitational marching band tournament on the ISU campus was held today, naming Marian Catholic grand champion.

Draft photos: Bands of America Grand Nationals

By Paul Katula • Nov 16, 2015
These are draft photos from every high school marching band that participated in the Bands of America Grand Nationals, Nov 12-14, 2015.

Broken Arrow wins 3rd marching championship

By Paul Katula • Nov 15, 2015
The marching band from Broken Arrow HS in Okla. became the 40th BOA Grand National champion late Saturday in Indianapolis.

ISU again names Marian Catholic grand champion

By Paul Katula • Oct 17, 2015
The grand champion at the Ill. State Univ. marching band invitational competition is, once again, Marian Catholic.

Bands of America: 4 IL marching bands advance to Grand National Semifinals

By Paul Katula • Nov 13, 2010
… UPDATE AFTER FINALS: Bands of America, celebrating its 35th year in service to America’s schools,…
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