The 32nd annual Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, will bring the sound of excellence to Indianapolis from March 13-15. As one of the largest gatherings of student musicians in America, the festival will feature 61 outstanding ensembles from 27 states, performing at venues across the city.
This prestigious event, known for its rigorous selection process, includes high school and middle school concert bands, orchestras, percussion ensembles, and chamber groups. Students who have been selected through a competitive audition process will perform in five esteemed locations throughout Indianapolis:
Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University
Warren Performing Arts Center
Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts – The Palladium
The Indiana Historical Society
Additionally, two elite national honor ensembles will perform at the festival. The Honor Band of America will take the stage at Clowes Memorial Hall, while the Jazz Band of America will showcase their talents at the Schrott Center for the Arts. Both highly anticipated performances will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 8 p.m., featuring top student musicians selected from across the country.
All scholastic ensemble performances are free and open to the public. A limited number of tickets for the Honor Band of America and Jazz Band of America concerts are available through Ticketmaster, the Clowes ticket office, and festival.musicforall.org. For those unable to attend in person, all concerts will be live-streamed free of charge at festival.musicforall.org.
“Music is an inherently important part of the human experience,” said Debbie Asbill, Acting CEO and Executive Vice-President of Music for All. “It is vital to a complete education, providing students with connection, purpose, and commitment to individual responsibility. Music and arts education teaches soft skills that are invaluable throughout life. Not only does music bring us joy, but it is also workforce development.”
Beyond performances, students will receive valuable evaluation and feedback from world-class conductors and clinicians. They will also participate in educational workshops focused on musicianship and life skills. The festival fosters camaraderie among student musicians, with social gatherings, banquets, and receptions throughout the weekend.
The Music for All National Festival also delivers a significant economic boost to Indianapolis, with more than 3,000 attendees staying in downtown hotels and performing in venues across the metropolitan area. The nonprofit organization Music for All is also responsible for hosting the renowned Bands of America Grand National Championships each November at Lucas Oil Stadium.
For a complete schedule of performances, locations, and times, visit festival.musicforall.org.
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