Florida A&M accreditation threatened
The hazing death of a drum major, perpetrated by students and ignored by university officials, leads to the accreditation of the university and financial aid for its students being placed in jeopardy.
Performing Arts
The Constitution & a state championship series
Editorial judgement in our ongoing report of a poll about the possibility of an Illinois state championship series in marching band developed by the IHSA requires us to look at a case appealed last year to the Seventh Circuit.
Students, parents, others respond about an IL state marching band championship
Our 5th chapter in the report about the possibility of an IHSA-sponsored state championship series in marching band takes a look at some of the responses we received from people who didn't identify themselves as directors.
Directors identify important elements for marching band
The fourth part of our report about the possibility of an Illinois state championship series in marching band takes a look at the qualities directors think are important to the development of a championship-caliber ensemble.
Why some directors don't want an IL marching band state championship
Part 3 of our report considers the reasons directors gave for why a state championship series in marching band should not be developed in Illinois or by the IHSA.
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.
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.
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 District 214.
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.
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 Tournament of Roses Parade.