state championship

The Constitution & a state championship series

By Paul Katula •
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.

Directors identify important elements for marching band

By Paul Katula •
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.

We expect an IL marching band championship

By Paul Katula •
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.

IMEA 'exploring options' for contest-like events

By Paul Katula •
The board of directors at the Illinois Music Educators Association is hearing about a state championship series in marching band and show choir, possibly to be run by the IHSA. They're "exploring options," we're told, for "contest-like events." No more specific details are available.