Middle School Students Perform in DCI INpact Honor Band

Brooke Basso, Grade 6-8 Music Coordinator

On August 7-8, 68 Avon Band students joined over 1,000 young musicians from across Indiana to perform in the 2026 Drum Corps International INpact Band.

Thank you all for making us #AvonProud on such a massive stage! Brooke Basso

The INpact Band, made up of students in grades 7-9, showcases an amazing performance to open the DCI World Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Avon Band students spent all day Friday and Saturday rehearsing and then performing with other Indiana middle school band students. Assisting with teaching were some of our own Avon Middle School band directors!

Congratulations to the Avon Band students from Avon Middle School North, South, and West as well as Avon High School for representing our community with their talent and enthusiasm. A very special thank you goes out to our middle school band directors Vivian Buetow, Emma Cook, and Leah Harris, who played a crucial role in teaching and guiding students during the INpact Band experience. Along with other middle school band directors from across the state, their leadership and guidance were vital to the success of this massive group of young musicians.

Thank you all for making us #AvonProud on such a massive stage!

The following video was shared by a proud band parent.