Experience World-Class Music – for FREE!
Many things set Bands of America Summer Camp apart, and one of the most unforgettable is the nightly concert series, and we’re inviting YOU to join in on the excitement! From world-class ensembles to inspiring artists, these concerts showcase the best in music—and you can be part of it at no cost!
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music. We’re offering free concert tickets as an extension of this mission – breaking down barriers and providing access to world-class performances.
Mark your calendars for an incredible week of music and fun for the whole family!
Tickets for the DCI Tour Preview are not included in this offer, but can be purchased from DCI here.
Students and Directors attending camp do NOT need to reserve tickets in advance.
The 2025 BOA Summer Camp Concert Series Lineup:
Yamaha Young Performing Artists
Monday, June 23, 2025 • 8 p.m. • Emens Auditorium
Music for All is proud to open its BOA Camp Concert Series with the Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) in concert! The YYPA program recognizes outstanding young musicians from the world of classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Winners of the competition perform in concert at BOA Camp, with guest Yamaha Performing Artists.
Boston Brass
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • 8 p.m. Emens Auditorium
Yamaha Performing Artist
Since 1986 Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience featuring colorful classical arrangements, burning jazz standards, and the best of original brass repertoire. Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of musical entertainment that bridges the ocean of classical formality to delight regular concertgoers and newcomers alike with great music and boisterous fun in performances across all 50 U.S. states and over 30 countries to date.
Learn more at bostonbrass.com
U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 • 8 p.m. • Brown Family Amphitheater
Known as America’s Big Band, the Jazz Ambassadors are the premier touring jazz orchestra of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-piece ensemble has received critical acclaim throughout the United States and abroad, performing America’s original art form, jazz.
Fred Armisen
Thursday, June 26, 2025 • 8 p.m. • Emens Auditorium
Comedian, musician, writer, and producer Fred Armisen’s show is a mix of musings and musical vignettes, marked by his understated and cerebral comedic sensibilities. While the show is rooted in comedy, musicians will understand and appreciate the humor. Armisen presents a fun mix of musical observations and demonstrations (Fred performs a variety of instruments including Latin percussion, drum set, guitar, bass guitar). He is the ultimate Music Appreciation instructor!
An 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live, Fred has engaged audiences with memorable impressions and characters. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia and can be seen in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He stars as “Tico” in HBO’s Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated Super Mario Bros movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show Documentary Now, for which he has received two Emmy nominations, and can be seen and/or heard in many other films and shows as both a comedian and musician.
DCI Tour Preview
Friday, June 27, 2025 • 8 p.m. • Scheumann Stadium
Featuring Carolina Crown, Phantom Regiment, and the Cavaliers
This event, produced in partnership with Drum Corps International, is non-adjudicated and features special extended performances and interviews with staff and designers from each corps at the end of each performance. The event will conclude with a special encore performance by Carolina Crown joined by the students in the Bands of America Summer Camp Marching Band Division.
Tickets for the DCI Tour Preview are not included in the free offerings for Muncie community members.
Thank You to Our Community Partners!
