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 2026 BOA Summer Camp Concert Series Lineup:
Yamaha Young Performing Artists
Monday, June 22, 2026 • 8:00 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.
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • 8:00 p.m. • Emens Auditorium
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra combining the styles of big band, funk, and jazz fusion. The band was founded in 1999 and has received several Grammy Awards. The group has featured soloists including Arturo Sandoval and Chick Corea.
Indiana Wind Symphony
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • 8:00 p.m. • Brown Family Amphitheater
The Indiana Wind Symphony, Indiana’s premiere adult concert band, has as its mission the presentation of artistic performances of significant music for band and wind ensemble to the Central Indiana community. The ensemble is made up of around 70 members, and includes professional musicians, music educators, and serious avocational musicians.
Trumpet Mafia, featuring Ashlin Parker
Thursday, June 25, 2026 • 8:00 p.m. • Emens Auditorium
From its organic beginnings in the summer of 2013 as a group of New Orleans trumpeters getting together at Ashlin’s apartment to share practice techniques and support each other’s continued growth, the Trumpet Mafia has become a band of creative excellence with unexpected arrangements that mix traditional jazz and hip hop styles.
DCI Tour Preview
Friday, June 26, 2026 • 8:00 PM • Scheumann Stadium
Featuring Carolina Crown, the Cavaliers, and Cincinnati Tradition
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 to the DCI Tour Preview are NOT included in the free tickets for Muncie residents offering.
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