IL marching’s biggest weekend
The biggest marching weekend in IL this fall is THIS weekend. A total of 8 festivals featuring more than 120 performances will fill the air on Sat.
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25 bands take the field in Washington, IL
Marching bands from high schools along the I-55/I-74 corridors in Illinois entertained the crowds in a full day in Washington, IL.
IL marching band season opens Saturday
The competitive marching band season kicks off this weekend across Illinois, with at least 5 early-season festivals on Saturday.
Kaepernick refuses to stand for National Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner has issues, but refusing to sing it at a football game will create a stir, whether in high school or the NFL.
Football & band at a flood-soaked La. school
Despite massive flooding in Louisiana 2 weeks ago, football continues. One town, with 90% of its buildings destroyed, will host a home game.
Hazing allegations surface at an Ohio band camp
After hazing allegation surfaced at an Ohio HS, the band took the field for yesterday's game under an interim director & 2 subs.
Former student to lead the Glenbrook North band
The marching band from Glenbrook North HS in Chicago northern suburbs welcomes a former student as co-director of the marching band this fall.
Rich Twp. high schools lose a band director
The band programs at Rich Twp. high schools are being reduced: declining enrollment, budget issues (of course). Not my favorite decision.
One more parade before the rains
The Elk Grove HS band marched in the Nat'l Independence Day Parade. It was an emotional experience, esp. for a handful of super-seniors.
Marching Illini trumpeter charged with murder
A U. of IL student has been charged with 1st-degree murder in connection with the death of her newborn son in a residence hall.