Student Performance Options
Venues
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Contact: Clayton Farhood
317-334-3258
Indiana History Center
Contact: Jason Felders
317-234-0419
Indiana State Capitol Building
Contact: Tracy Jones
317-233-3116
Indiana State Museum
Contact: David McDaniel
317-509-8684
Indianapolis Arts Garden
Contact: Brian Hosier
317-624-2565
Indianapolis City Market
Contact: Ruth Floyd
317-634-9266
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Contact: John Buxton
317-923-1331
Metropolis
Contact: Melissa Atkinson
317-203-4555
Scottish Rite Cathedral
Contact: Adrienne Henn
317-262-3100
White River State Park Celebration Plaza Amphitheater
Contact: Jayne Ann Hill
317-233-2432
Parades & Events
May
500 Festival Parade
Participate in one of the main attractions during the month of May in Indy: the 500 Festival Parade which salutes the Indy 500, race teams, and drivers.
Contact: Toni Meyer 317-614-6126
October
Coca-Cola Circle City Classic
Join the many bands, drill teams, and celebrities from across the United States in the celebration of educational achievement and cultural pride in the African-American community.
Contact: Tony McGee 317-237-5222
November
International Festival
The Nationalities Council of Indiana hosts this annual event featuring cultural displays, entertainment, global bazaar, and ethnic food.
Contact: Debbie Jones 317-236-6515, ext. 101
November-December
Circle of Lights
Every year thousands of people join together for the lighting of the world's largest Christmas tree on Monument Circle.
Contact: Anne Kellison 317-594-0743
Band
March
Dimensions in Jazz Festival
Ball State University, Muncie
In its 35th year, the Dimensions in Jazz Festival features high school jazz bands from all over the Midwest.
Contact: Larry McWilliams 765-285-5400 or
lmcwilli@bsu.edu
Bands of America National Concert Band Festival and National Percussion Festival
Indianapolis
Recognized as the most prestigious concert band festival in America, Bands of America brings together concert bands and percussion ensembles from all over the United States for this non-competitive event. Come to Indy and experience this world class event and exciting atmosphere.
Contact: Cam Stasa 800-848-2263
Indiana State University Jazz Festival
Terre Haute
This fabulous jazz festival is held in the spring for middle school and high school jazz ensembles and includes presentations and performances from clinicians.
Contact: Dr. John Spicknall 812-237-2754
November
Bands of America Grand National Championship
The Bands of America competition reigns supreme as the event for marching bands. Grand National is recognized as the most thrilling and prestigious marching band event in the country. This three day event includes an Expo, student workshops, and other special events. Contact: Cam Stasa 800-848-2263
Show Choir
January
Classic Showcase
Lebanon High School
Lebanon
Contact: Lynn Shaw
723dls@sbcglobal.net or Robert.monn@alcoa.com
February
Ben Davis Show Choir/Concert Choir Invitational
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis
Includes 7 divisions - Mixed Show Choir, Women's Show Choir, Mixed Concert Choir, Women's Concert Choir, Festival Show Choir, Junior High Show Choir, High School Solo Competition
Contact: Leah Trigg 317-227-4151
Jennifer Vincent 317-227-4051
Bishop Luers Show Choir Invitational
Bishop Luers High School
Fort Wayne
Contact: Karlene Krouse 260-456-1261
Central Sound Classic
Lawrence Central High School
Indianapolis
Contact: Jena Adraenson 317-545-5301
Singsational Invitational
Highland High School
Anderson
Contact: Laura Dyer 765-641-2059
March
Best of the Midwest
Center Grove High School
Greenwood
Contact: Mr. Chris Pratt 317-881-5041
Classic Showcase
Homestead High School
Fort Wayne
Contact: Dr. Keith Touchton 260-431-2251
April
Contest of Champions
Edgewood High School
Ellettsville
Junior & Senior High School show choirs
4 Division- Solo, Junior High, Unisex, Mixed
Contact: Verda Slinkard 812-935-6985
Color Guard
Midwest Color Guard Circuit
www.midwestcolorguard.com
Contact: Howie Mogil 630-455-4473
