More than 110 bands will take the field to compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championships this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. At the end of three days, the top band will take home the coveted eagle trophy,

The Bands of America Grand National Championship is taking place in Indianapolis, featuring 113 bands from 20 states, with the defending champion Avon High School facing stiff competition from across the country.

For the first time in the schools 50 year history, the Bob Jones High School Band will compete at this years Bands of America Grand National Championships.

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.’s Sound and Spirit of Columbus is heading down the home stretch of the marching band competition season, but they’re not done showcasing their musicality and performance quite yet.

High school marching bands from 20 states to compete at the Bands of America Grand National Championship in Indianapolis. 113 bands to perform.

In last year's competition, Avon High School took home the gold with a score of 97.475, just edging out nearby central Indiana school Carmel by .200.