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Why show-style marching bands should be included in an Illinois state championship

By Paul Katula • Aug 2, 2012
Some of the differences between show-style bands and corps-style bands could bring both types of high school marching band to a learning experience that could open doors for all band students.

IHSA to survey Illinois schools about a statewide marching band championship

By Paul Katula • Aug 1, 2012
We reported that the IHSA will survey its member schools in November to determine if there's enough interest to start a state championship series for marching band in Illinois. We are conducting an informal survey ourselves. Please take it.

Bands of America: 4 IL marching bands advance to Grand National Semifinals

By Paul Katula • Nov 13, 2010
… UPDATE AFTER FINALS: Bands of America, celebrating its 35th year in service to America’s schools,…

Evaluation of our 2010 marching band coverage

By Paul Katula • Nov 2, 2010
This year the Voxitatis team made the following changes to our marching band coverage: Partnering with…

Ex-O'Fallon, Alton band leader gets 6 years for molesting student

By Paul Katula • Sep 18, 2010
Our full coverage is here. A former band teacher at Alton High School was sentenced Aug.…

Respect Others. Cheer Often. Not Quietly.

By Paul Katula • Sep 6, 2010
For the full story, click here. Abstract: We present instructions for what to expect when attending…

Bias detected in Bands of America trait scoring

By Paul Katula • May 4, 2010
Introduction I’m almost reluctant to say anything about this, since what some of our best educators…

Honor concert preview: looking at Haiti with majesty, joy, and love

By Paul Katula • Jan 29, 2010
PEORIA (Jan. 29, 2010) — The levels of excitement and anticipation are high here at the…

BOA Nationals: Marian Catholic, Chicago Heights, Ill.

By Paul Katula • Dec 19, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 14, 2009)—I grew up in Tinley Park, Ill., which is only about five or…

BOA Grand Nationals: Marcus, Flower Mound, Texas

By Paul Katula • Dec 18, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 14, 2009)—Opening their pre-show with music from the first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s…

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