Save the Date & Tune In November 14!
6:00-9:00 PM EDT • Pre-Show 5:00 PM
On what would have been Bands of America Grand National Finals evening, Music for All brings you a fun, memorable, and exciting online live pledge event, with special guests and performances and hosted by BOA emcees Chuck Henson, Dan Potter, and John Pollard.
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all.
Please consider making a donation and supporting our mission. We’re thankful for your support during these extraordinary times.
Performances
Here are just a few of the musical performers you’ll enjoy during All Together Now!
- The Aeolians of Oakwood University
- Boston Brass
- Emmet Cohen
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Jacob Joyce & Kevin Lin
- The US Marines
Personal Messages From...
Tune in to hear how music has made a difference in the lives of Music for All alumni, families, teachers, and some very special guest messages! Some guest appearances are provided by Country Music Association Foundation, National Federation of State High School Associations, and National Music Council. Music for All thanks these partners!
Kelsea Ballerini
Brian Balmages
Elizabeth Beisel
Aria Brooks
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood
Luke Bryan
Steven Bryant
Rosanne Cash
Kristin Chenoweth
Chick Corea
Gloria Estefan
Jack Everly
Michael Giacchino
Chapel Hart
Glenn Kotche
Katrina Lenk
Tom “Bones” Malone
AJ McLean
Jennifer Morrison
Michael Orland
Itzhak Perlman
Nile Rodgers
Thomas Rhett
John Rich
Paul Shaffer
Pieter Schlosser
Charlton Singleton
Take 6
Carrie Underwood
VoicePlay
Your Donation Makes a Difference!
Thank You to All Who Donated During This Event!
Music for All would like to thank all of those who have donated during and leading into the All Together Now! campaign.
As of November 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Judy Abercrombie In Honor Of Jesse Cannon
Dan and Linda Acheson
Diane Adams
Michael Arnold
Ellen Bagdon
Allen and Carol Stasa Bakos
Gary Barnard
Erin Bergland
Kathy Black
Holly Blake In Honor Of Laura Blake
Lyn Blanco
Michael Bogers
Jeanine Boggs
Jacob Burgei
James Campbell
Kenneth and Nancy Carlson
Michael J. Cesario
Richard Clapp
Robin Clendening
Kimberly Collum
Stephen and Linda Congleton
EricTheCarGuy
Richard L. Coons
Kelly Cooper
Shannon Crowe
Donna K Cupp
Paul Cunningham
Olivia Dean
Morgan Dean
Lee DeLoach
Ron Dempesmeier
Anthony DiCarlo
Regina Dillon
Wayne Dillon
Rodney Dorsey
Gayl and Beverly Doster
Dana Drewlanger
Stan and Eileen Earnhart
Jeremy and Gwendolyn Earnhart
Jacob Eberly
Jim Van Zandt
Conner Esche
Peggy Fairbanks
John Fannin
Pam Farley
Michael Flanders
Erin Fortune In Honor Of Eric L. Martin
Jan Fox
Rich and Carol Frazier
Chris Freeman
Christopher Fulton
Jessica Gardner
Elizabeth Garey
Evan Gidley
Jacqueline Gilley In Honor Of Eric L. Martin
Garth Gilman
David and Jennifer Golden
Rosemary Griggs
Sue Guindon
Chepin Hamilton
Gregory Hamilton
Ralph Hardimon
Aurelia W. Hartenberger
The Hartowicz Family
Chuck Henson
Joshua Henson
Kathleen Heuer
Samuel and Adrienne Hodson
Ami Hollis
Lindsay Huddleston
Bobbie Hudson
Marilyn Hulsey
John and Kris Humphrey
Tiffany Jacobs
Brent Johnson
Pamela Jordan
Kel Kear
Herman & Sandy Knoll
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lacey In Honor Of Russell J. France, Jr.
Deborah Asbill
Anthony Land
Sam and Kim Laurin
Nicole Layfield
Jarrett Lipman
J-fer Marie
Eric L. Martin, Esq./CFEE In Memory Of Robert and L’Vee Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Andra Martinez In Honor Of Eric L. Martin
Katherine McIntosh In Memory Of L.J. Hancock
Chris Mertz
Elise Middleton
Kevin Miller
Marlene Miller
Helen and Glenn Miller
Sara Miller
Deanna Montes
Barry Morgan
Robert Morrison
David Morrison
Monica Moskowitz In Honor Of MFA Staff
MTD Research
Cathie Mulligan
David Mulligan
Kristen Mulligan
Rob Myers
Marcia and Keith Neel
Carla Nicely
Bruce Nixon
Jon Nowortya
Sharon Odom
Matthew Oliveira In Honor Of Craig Oliveira
Heather Paddock
Christine Parish
Clayton Pergal
Jessica Perkins
Bailey Peycha
Doug and Debby Pileri
Kathryn Pitts
Eric Posner In Memory Of Michael A. Glink
Charles Prijatelj
Progressive Music
Christopher Protho In Honor Of Eric L. Martin
Ed Protzman
Gail Quick
Ron Rivera
Amber Russell
JoAnn Salazar
Garrett and Caroline Scharton
Rebecca Scholldorf
Carol Schumacher
Ayatey Shabazz
Karen Smith
Andrew Soloman
Marty Spitzer
Camilla Stasa
Mark and Susan Sternberg
Mimi Stillman
Anthony and Megan Tang
Dwight Thomas
Helga Thordsen
Robbie Thorpe
Tilson
Judy Tuley Maynard
Tyson Foods
Todd Vogt
Sue Walters
James Walton In Honor Of Scott Koter
Bridget Whiteside In Memory Of Jason Daniel Brink
John Whyman
Grant Winternheimer
Tiffany Woods
Dale Young
To see the full list of donors for our current fiscal year, click here.
Hour by Hour Highlights (all times are Eastern Time)
With messages of support and inspiration throughout the evening, here are some of the additional featured highlights coming up in the live stream and when to tune in to catch them.
Pre-Show: 5:00-6:00 PM ET
Music for All Foundation Student Scholarships Presentation: Kaitlin Chrestman, Leander High School in Leander, TX; Zach Langbein, William Mason High School in Mason, OH; Lily Lee, Coppell High School in Coppell, TX
A Conversation with the Staff of the 1990 Plymouth Centennial Educational Park Marching Band, MI Grand National Champions
Presentation: Patrick John Hughes Parent Booster Award, Bill Montgomery Recipient
A Conversation with the Staff of the 2005 Carmel H.S. Marching Band, IN Grand National Champions
Presentation: George N. Parks Leadership in Music Education Award – Jennifer Collins, Recipient
A Conversation with the Staff of the 2014 Tarpon Springs Outdoor Performance Ensemble, FL Grand National Champions
Presentation: 2020 Bands of America Hall of Fame Inductees – Patrick Burley, John Casagrande, Darrin Davis, Philip Geiger
Virtual Rhythm (Drum) Circle with Matt Savage and BOA Honor Band in Rose Parade Members
Encore: 2019 Vandegrift H.S., TX, Grand National Champion Finals Performance
In the 6:00 PM ET Hour
National Anthem: U.S. Marine Corps
American Fork H.S., UT Marching Band, 2020 Live Showcase Performance. Introduced by Joining Us! BOA Announcer Challenge 2nd Place Finalist: Ben Mueller
Performance: Emmet Cohen
Performance: Miami Arts Studio Vocal Quartet
A Conversation with Jennifer Morrison
Performance: Jacob Joyce & Kevin Lin of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
In the 7:00 PM ET Hour
Grand National Champion Encore: 1990 Plymouth Centennial Educational Park, MI
Story: Indianapolis Public Schools at the 2019 Grand National Championships
Performance: Dartmouth H.S. Marching Percussion, MA, 2020 Live Showcase Performance. Introduced by Joining Us! BOA Announcer Challenge 4th Place Finalist: Aaron Pitman
A Conversation with Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche, James B. Campbell, and Kenneth Snoeck
In the 8:00 PM ET Hour
Performance: L.D. Bell H.S., TX Students from the Band, Choir, and Orchestra
Performance: Boston Brass
Announcement: 2021 Bands of America Championships Schedule
Grand National Champion Encore: 2005 Carmel H.S., IN
Performance: Broken Arrow H.S., OK, 2020 Live Showcase Performance. Introduced by Joining Us! BOA Announcer Challenge 3rd Place Finalist: Bruce Ludden
Music for All Hall of Fame Induction Presentation: Eric L. Martin
Joining Us! BOA Announcer Challenge Winner: Nicholas Costella with Chuck Henson
Grand National Champion Encore: 2014 Tarpon Springs H.S., FL
Performance: The Aeolians of Oakwood University
Video: 45 Years of Music for All
Closing Comments from Dr. Jeremy Earnhart, President and CEO
Performance: We Believe In Music – Music for All National Choir
Break Ranks 2020
Impact Story: Bill Galvin
Full Season starting September 18, 2021
The full 2021 Bands of America Championship season will be announced during the All Together Now! show on November 14. 2020. Super Regionals and Grand National Championships dates are online now.
See the 2021 BOA Supers & Grand National Dates
Awards Ceremonies & Special Presentations
Several national awards and presentations will take place during the All Together Now! broadcast.
Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award
The Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award annually recognizes the extraordinary commitment, dedication, support, and sacrifice of music parents and boosters around the world by shining a spotlight on an individual who exemplifies these qualities. The award is named in honor of Patrick John Hughes, the father of Patrick Henry Hughes, a remarkable man who, despite physical challenges that would seem overwhelming to many, excelled as a musician and student. Learn more about this award and past recipients.
George N. Parks Leadership in Music Education Award
The George N. Parks Leadership in Music Education Award honors an exemplary music educator who embodies the characteristics and leadership that George N. Parks showed his students every day. Each year, the National Association for Music Education and Music for All c0-present an award named for the late George N. Parks (1953-2010), director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band.
2020 Bands of America Hall of Fame Inductees
Bands of America Hall of Fame members have made a significant impact on Bands of America, music education, and America’s band activity, represent impeccable character, ethics and professionalism, and are role models for music education professionals. The Class of 2020 will be honored: Patrick Burley, John Casagrande, Darrin Davis, and Philip Geiger.
Inaugural Music for All Hall of Fame Induction
The first person to be inducted into the “Music for All” Hall of Fame will be honored during All Together Now!.
Student Scholarship Presentations
The Music for All Foundation awards several scholarships annually. The Yamaha Scholarship, the Fred J. Miller Family Scholarship, and the Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Scholarship will be presented during the live pledge event. These three scholarships were established to contribute to the future of music and music education by honoring the achievements of outstanding graduating seniors who intend to pursue collegiate study as a music education major.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, Music for All included. We were unable to present our events in 2020, cancelling them from the March Music for All National Festival to the November Bands of America Grand National Champions in order to keep people safe.
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How to Watch
November 14, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Join us online at www.musicforall.org from wherever you are: your comfy chair at home, or as part of a safe, socially-distanced and masked-up watch party!
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