Bandgeekof11 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 I'm new to the Illinois Marching Online family and it greatly displeases me to see the lack of action in SoIL band programs. I'll go ahead and say it now, I'm a student at O'Fallon and I love my program. I would love to see more bands from my area become really great because honestly, there is not much competition down here. Occasionally Normal West makes a visit and gives us a run for our money (btw, LOVE the 2010 show they have). and some Missouri bands have some good years. I'm going to be leaving my O'Fallon home soon for college to get a degree in Music Education and I want to see SoIL rise above all the Chicagoland bands some day. I'm making a pledge to assist SoIL in rising to the top. Who's with me? Go So(IL) Or Go Home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesignedForBand 6 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 The South Will Rise Again! Looking for chants like that?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandgeekof11 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2010 That's a start. But I want to see some ACTION! Spirit! EXCITEMENT!!! LET'S SHOW SOME OF THE BEST FRICKING MARCHING THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plexus 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 The South Will Rise Again! Looking for chants like that?? Haha, probably should avoid this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandgeekof11 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2010 The South Will Rise Again! Looking for chants like that?? Haha, probably should avoid this one Hmmm...I see your point now. But we can still act! Southern Illinois seems to be losing interest in the musical arts, that's what needs to be revived! Band! Choir! Everything! It would be AWESOME to see a SoIL Student Orchestra, even! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 294 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 I want to see SoIL rise above all the Chicagoland bands some day. I'm making a pledge to assist SoIL in rising to the top. Who's with me? Before you say that, you have to compete against the Chicagoland bands more than once (or in some cases, twice) a season, at the Kentucky regional and Grand Nationals. ISU and U of I would be acceptable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandgeekof11 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2010 Ha, I understand that. I'm just a student now, but Im going to get my Degree in Education Specializing in Music and (fingers crossed) i'll get to stay down south and be an influence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustYourAverageTBonePlayer 4 Report post Posted October 26, 2010 Being in Newton's band myself, I think this would be great, but (and I don't mean to be a pessimist or anything, but you have to think realistically) SoIl towns are much smaller and it's much more difficult for directors to get enough kids willing to commit the hours that great bands do. Plus, with many small schools across SoIl reducing funding for band, it limits the days of band camp and also restricts them to only 2 or 3 smaller competitions with one big competition near the end of the season. Southern Illinois schools just aren't as privileged as O'Fallon to have the band they have. It's sad when I can count on my fingers the number of Northern-caliber bands that are in SoIL, which are Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Belleville East, and Murphysboro are all that can come to my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandgeekof11 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2010 I agree and totally understand that. I wanna raise awareness. that's all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trumpetman4eva 2 Report post Posted October 28, 2010 We beat you at Belleville East 2 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple_C 2 Report post Posted May 12, 2020 On 10/18/2010 at 7:33 PM, Bandgeekof11 said: I'm new to the Illinois Marching Online family and it greatly displeases me to see the lack of action in SoIL band programs. I'll go ahead and say it now, I'm a student at O'Fallon and I love my program. I would love to see more bands from my area become really great because honestly, there is not much competition down here. Occasionally Normal West makes a visit and gives us a run for our money (btw, LOVE the 2010 show they have). and some Missouri bands have some good years. I'm going to be leaving my O'Fallon home soon for college to get a degree in Music Education and I want to see SoIL rise above all the Chicagoland bands some day. I'm making a pledge to assist SoIL in rising to the top. Who's with me? Go So(IL) Or Go Home! Don't know if you'll see this but I just wanted to add that this aged well. 1 Carson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
