band travel

Overhead view of bands lined up on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, a spectacle to watch a BOA Regional or Grand Nationals event.
18Sep

Watch a BOA Regional: In Person, on Screen or From the Suite

There is more than one way to watch a BOA Regional this fall. For example, attend in person, host a BOX5 watch party or join us at Grand Nationals. About BOA Regional Championships Bands of America, a program of Music for All, runs the premier championship series in competitive marching band. Regionals are one-day championships held at college and high school stadiums across the country. Meanwhile, Super Regionals span two days with larger fields, and the season culminates at the Grand National...
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The Gateway Arch glowing at night in St. Louis, a high-value stop for student band trips
17Sep

Low Cost, High Value: Band Trip Destinations That Deliver Big

Every director wants the biggest educational payoff for every travel dollar. Fortunately, the secret is simpler than it looks. The best affordable band trip destinations are often the ones closest to home. There, free attractions, walkable districts and strong performance opportunities stretch a budget further. For that reason, we organized our favorite high-value cities by region. That way, you can find the right fit for your program no matter where you call home. What Makes Affordable Band Trip Destinations High Value? Not...
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14Jan

The Top 5 Destinations for Student Music Travel

Every year, student musicians across the country step beyond their rehearsal rooms to perform, learn and grow through travel. While every program’s goals are different, one thing is clear: some destinations consistently rise to the top. Based on Music Travel Consultants’ 2025 trips, these five destinations stood out as the most popular choices for bands, choirs and orchestras. From cultural hubs to performance-packed cities, here’s our countdown of the Top 5 destinations for student music travel, starting at No. 5...
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15Dec

4,000 Miles – Kenai Central Band’s Historic Journey to BOA Grand Nationals

In November, the Kenai Central Band from Kenai, Alaska, stepped onto the field of one of the biggest events in marching band: the Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships. Many in the stadium had been following their travels from Alaska to Indianapolis: Kenai was the second band from Alaska in BOA history to ever make the trek. For the director, students and parents, this moment was a dream long in the making. For the first step of...
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