Directors' reasons for wanting a state of Illinois marching band championship
We analyze the reasons given by directors who said that Illinois should sponsor and sanction a state championship series in marching band. [...]Read More... from...
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We expect an IL marching band championship
The results from our poll about a possible marching band state championship in Illinois are being published piece by piece. This is the first installment....
Carroll County (Md.) Music Educator of the Year Award
A music advocacy group in Maryland names its Music Educator of the Year, and it's a step forward for arts advocacy in our schools. [...]Read...
District 214 to grant PE waivers for marching band
Unequal application of the PE waiver law in the Illinois School Code causes a bit of a stir at a board meeting for Northwest Suburban...
Peoria Journal-Star photographers deliver in football
Great shots from a high school football game published by the Peoria Journal-Star, including fireworks and the marching band at halftime. [...]Read More... from Peoria...
Rose Parade Honor Band members
Bands of America has named its 2013 Honor Band, members selected from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, to participate in the 2013...
MacArthur genius grants, 2012 edition
The MacArthur Foundation announced this year's winners of fellowships, commonly called "genius grants," and the list has a few surprises. [...]Read More... from MacArthur genius...
Westville – Beauty & the Beast – Nov. 3, 4
Westville High School will perform Beauty & the Beast on Nov. 3 and 4, 2012. FOIA data also provided. [...]Read More... from Westville – Beauty...
Wauconda – Musical? – Nov. 15, 16, 17
Wauconda High School will perform a musical on Nov. 15, 16, and 17. Title not yet available, FOIA data provided. [...]Read More... from Wauconda –...
Unity – You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown – Nov. 15-17
Unity HS in Mendon, Ill., is expected to perform You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, on Nov. 15, 16, and 17, 2012. FOIA data also...