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.

More than 110 bands, including seven from Michigan, will compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championships Thursday through Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Here's a look at what's going on.

High school bands from across the country gather in Indianapolis for the Bands of America Grand Nationals. Record-breaking 113 bands to perform.

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.

Regarded as one of the premier events for high school marching bands in the nation, teams from across the country compete to win the Eagle Trophy. They are scored based on music and visual performance.

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.