National Concert Band Festival News Release (PDF) - Music for All

March 23-25, 2006Bands of AmericaPage 2One Day Concert Block tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Three-DayConcert Block tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Reserved seat ticketsfor the Honor Band and Orchestra of America concert are $27, $21, and $15. Tickets may bepurchased at the Clowes Box Office, through Ticketmaster by phone at 317-239-1000, at anyTicketmaster ticket outlet, or from the Bands of America Web site at www.bands.org . Student andsenior group discount tickets are also available for groups of ten or more. Admission to theOrchestra America National Festival and National Percussion Festival is free. Contact BOA at 317-636-2263 for more information including specific performance times at both venues.Founded in 1975, Bands of America has been making a difference in the lives of young peoplefor over 30 years. More than 270,000 teens, family members and enthusiasts attend BOA eventseach year with more than 90,000 participating. Half a million worldwide access Bands of Americathrough award-winning national newsletters, the Web site (www.bands.org), video productions,and other print materials. Bands of America’s mission is to create and provide “positively lifechangingexperiences” through music for students, teachers, families and communities. Bands ofAmerica’s internationally acclaimed repertoire of events include more than 20 annual festivities in14 states, like the fall Regional and Grand National Marching Band Championships (November 8 -11, 2006, RCA Dome, Indianapolis, IN), the Summer Symposium (June 26 – July 1, 2006, IllinoisState University, Normal, IL), the Honor Band and Orchestra of America (March 25, 2006 inIndianapolis, IN), student leadership workshops and more.Bands of America’s efforts have been supported through successful sponsorships, includingcurrent partnerships with National Presenting Sponsor, the Yamaha Corporation of America;Official Uniform Sponsor, Fred J. Miller, Inc., Official Sponsor, Wenger Corporation,Corporate Sponsor, REMO, Inc., Associate Sponsors J. D’Addario & Company, Vic Firth, Inc.,Pearl Corporation and Adams Musical Instruments and Preferred Travel Partners, MusicTravel Consultants, Super Holiday Tours, and New Horizons Tour and Travel.Bands of America, Inc. is recognized as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization. Bandsof America’s world headquarters are located in historic Union Station, downtown Indianapolis.###