We look back at a fantastic season of performances and great stories of the people making our activity special. 

We launch into Grand Nationals with stories about the power of parent volunteers, the purpose of the judge at band contests, and we meet a band “Grandpa.”

We highlight color guard with the story of two deaf color guard members, a principal who performed with her school’s guard, color guard captains, and explain how general effect is judged.

College Band Directors give an insider look at their job, Barry Morgan talks about being a BOA Contest Director, Mike Leitzke explains how he judges electronics, and Mike Wells from Plymouth-Canton talks about their over the top show!

Hear from three band director spouses, James Stephens on Field Operations at BOA contests, an ocean show from Fishers HS, and advice on Keeping Perspective.

Meet three couples who are one band director & one marching arts designer, plus students create a working robot for their show, and a conversation with Debbie Laferty of Music for All.

The Music For All icon shares memories of her high school days while talking with a band family making its first trip to Grand Nationals.

We go behind the scenes with four college drum majors, Cam Stasa at the first BOA Championship in 1976, contest etiquette, and a look at this weekend’s regionals. 

Conversations with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, BOA Super Fans, plus a look ahead at this coming weekend.

Go behind the scenes for an upclose look at highlights from the last weekend and what we’re looking forward to this weekend.