34 bands, 3 from IL, in semifinals at Grand Nationals
The Bands of America Grand National Championships proceed to the semifinal round this morning. It's a long day and a warm welcome back.
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Piqua H.S. band performs at BOA Grand Nationals
Bands of America presents the Pride of Piqua, Ohio, on the largest marching band stage in the country. Their show was about the number "2."
Obituary: Brianna Rodriguez, 16; crushed at a festival
Where drugs are involved at music festivals, a rapper with a history of crowd control issues can cause grief for the families of music lovers.
Joliet Central Drama to produce feature-length film
Drama students at an IL high school will release the first-ever feature-length film produced by students there come February.
It’s marching band championship season
Marching band's competitive season is winding down. That means polished championship performances are on fields across the United States.
Oakdale band: 1st graders in an art museum
The marching band experience at one Md. high school tells a story about young art lovers but means much more to band members.
Prospect’s Knight of Champions turns 25
The competitive marching band season in IL is in its 4th weekend, with student and parent volunteers at each school providing support.
R. Kelly finally convicted of sex trafficking
Singer R Kelly was convicted Monday of 8 counts of sex trafficking and 1 count of racketeering. He faces life in prison.
Marching band kids at risk for heat illness
Like student-athletes, marching band students are also at risk of heat-related illness during the summer and early fall. Stay protected.
Band Day 2021 in Urbana-Champaign
It was Band Day Saturday at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. About 22 high schools from the state joined the Marching Illini for halftime.