ALL INFO FROM 2024

The following fall championship documents apply to ALL 2024 Bands of America Championship Events, and it is imperative that you read ALL items, as they will aid you in preparation for the fall.

• General Event Procedures – Reading Time: 9 min.
• Gate and Tunnel Dimensions – Reading Time: 5 min.
• General Field Diagram – Reading Time: 2 min.
• Health and Safety Guidelines – Reading Time: 2 min.
• Hydration Guide – Reading Time: 1 min.
• 2024 Educational Video Policy – Reading Time: 1.5 min.

Vendor Information – Reading Time: 2 min.

• Patch Pre-Order Form – Regionals
• Patch Pre-Order Form – Super Regionals
• Patch Pre-Order Form – Grand Nationals
• Merchandise Sales
• Jolesch Enterprises (Official Bands of America Photographer)
• BOX5 Livestream

 Scholarship Information

ALL INFO FROM 2024

• Regionals and Super Regionals Credential Policy – Reading Time: 4 min.
• Grand Nationals Credential Policy – Reading Time: 4 min.
• Media Policy – Reading Time: 4 min.

 Administrator Ticket Request – Your school administrators can request up to 4 tickets to come watch the show and support their band. 

Group Tickets for Bands Participating in Grand Nationals

• Grand Nationals Tickets at a Glance – Reading Time: 5 min.
• Online Order Form for Grand National Group Tickets
• Grand National Semi-Finals Ticket Map – Reading Time: 3 min.
• Grand National Finals – Ticket Map – Reading time: 3 min.

All participants must complete ALL of the following forms 30 days prior to their scheduled event.

To fill out the forms online, you will need to enter the primary email address associated with the account, and your registration ID which has been emailed to you. If you need assistance, please contact fall@musicforall.org

• Copyright Report – report on musical selections and upload licenses – 15 min.
• Information Form – verify and add information about the band – 8 min.
• Director Name Badge and Additional Credentials Form – list the names for director credentials and order additional event credentials – 10 min.
• Student Roster Submission Form – used for personalized certificates and counts for event materials – 5 min.
• Bus/Truck Parking Pass Form – passes are available on the final packet page the week of your event. – 8 min.
• Program Book and Script Form – submit your show information for program book and show announcements – 12 min.
• Enrollment Verification Form – 2 min.
  • The Enrollment Verification Form will be sent directly to your principal as listed on the Information Form. If they haven’t received it yet, please have them check their spam/junk folders. The email containing the form link and instructions is coming from fall@musicforall.org

Using your Registration ID and Director Primary Email, log in to see which forms and/or payments are still outstanding.

The Director’s Checklist will be released in August.

• Parking Information – Reading Time: 2 min.
• Picnic Information – Reading Time: 2 min.

AWARDS CEREMONIES

• Regionals: Awards Ceremony Walkthrough – Prelims & Finals – Reading Time: 5 min.
• Super Regionals: Awards Ceremony Walkthrough – Prelims & Finals – Reading Time: 5 min.
• Grand Nationals: Awards Ceremony Walkthrough – Prelims, Semis & Finals – Reading Time: 8 min.

FINALE FIELD PLACEMENT MAPS – Reading Time: 2 min.

• 12 Bands
• 15 Bands
• 16 Bands

FOR THE BOA VETERANS: Welcome back! This serves merely as a REMINDER of the procedure to get the band on the field. You may want to give this a short review.

FOR OUR NEWEST BOA PARTICIPANTS: We are glad you are here! It is TRULY worth your time to give this a careful reading.
If you have questions about this, please let us know!

THE SEQUENCE:

1. SEE YOU AT THE GATE
   The band comes to the gate/tunnel per the prelims schedule. Remember that there are no band guides.
   * Be prepared to explain your set-up procedure to the BOA Staff at the gate once you get there. This will get everyone “on the same page.” If there are any potential problems, we can get them handled right away.
2. GOAL LINE
   Just prior to the pre-set time, we’ll pull the band out to the GOAL LINE. Make certain you know which end of the field is the “Band Entrance” gate… If for some reason you can only enter from the opposite end of the field, the time to get the band to the other end IS part of your 4-minutes… so it’s best to make certain you can enter from the designated “Band Entrance” gate. That information will be included in your BOA final packet.
   BOA staff will be with you for the countdown, so you know EXACTLY when the 4 minutes begin.
3. TAKE THE FIELD
   4-minutes prior to your official show time, we’ll take the band onto the field (in whatever fashion you have rehearsed). At this time, you can enter the field as you wish, including drum taps, music (pre-show), or whatever you choose. You may also do a short warm-up anytime during the 4-minutes. All set-up MUST happen within this time frame; that includes any/all props and staging.
   *IF YOU HAVE PROPS: You will want to rehearse this “getting on the field” procedure with your prop-movers so that performance day is smooth. DO NOT rely on any additional time (prior to the 4-minute set-up) for the movement or assembly of any staging/props.
   *FRONT ENSEMBLE: There will be a BOA official with your FRONT ENSEMBLE. They will coordinate their entrance with me.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT
   At 3 minutes and 15 seconds into the pre-set time (of the total 4-minutes) the ANNOUNCEMENT will begin.
   If you choose, BOA Staff can stay with your drum major(s) to let them know when the announcement is coming and when to do the salute, but this is not required.
   *BE ADVISED (and please share with your drum majors) – The BANDS OF AMERICA announcement does NOT ask, “Is your band ready?” Unlike many other events, this is NOT part of the BOA procedure.
5. PERFORM YOUR SHOW
   Once the announcement is complete, you can begin the show. Every adult (including directors and staff) must be off the performance field at that time.
6. CLEAR THE FIELD
   When the show is completed you have 2 minutes to clear the field (goal line) to the designated exit. Again, this includes ALL PROPS, ALL PERSONNEL, ALL PARENTS.

It really is a very simple process. Problems occur when people are not prepared or become overly anxious about the timing…resulting in parents, drum majors, and staff members confusing the band members with multiple instructions. It is critical we make this as easy and comfortable as possible for the students so they can focus their thoughts on their important performance responsibilities. You will receive 100% support in accomplishing this goal!