Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 It is time to start planning for the 2015 marching band season. The Illinois season could be 9 weeks long if McHenry takes the first weekend prior to Labor Day. All shows are tentative until the release of the BOA schedule at the Midwest clinic next month. September 5: September 12: A.A. Stagg O'Fallon Washington September 19: Naperville Central Pontiac Wheeling September 26: Danville Wheaton North October 3: Eastern Illinois Prospect October 10: October 11: Marengo October 17: Illinois State BOA St. Louis (tentative) October 24: BOA Indianapolis (tentative) October 31: University of Illinois November 11-14: Grand Nationals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayRock 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 Oh boy. October 17th will definitely be interesting, seeing who will sacrifice that major of a BOA appearance for ISU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 I wonder if Lake Central in St. John has given any consideration to hosting a competition now that their school renovation is almost complete. Their closest show in 2014 was 88 miles away in Lafayette. It could give the Northwest Indiana/south suburb schools another good show to consider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 Lake Park: September 12th Lincoln-Way East: October 10th Downers Grove South: October 24th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted December 8, 2014 Normal West (at Illinois Wesleyan): September 26th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted December 10, 2014 Limestone: October 10th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhs1 8 Report post Posted December 11, 2014 Morton: September 19th 1 Dan Balash reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted December 15, 2014 2015 BOA schedule: September 19, 2015Kentucky/Tennessee Area - Site TBDMonroeville, PA - Gateway H.S. September 26, 2015Austin, TX - Kelly Reeves Athletic ComplexNW Ohio/ SE Michigan - Site TBDMcAllen, TX - McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium October 3, 2015Conroe, TX - Woodforest Bank StadiumDayton, OH - Welcome StadiumPowder Springs, GA - McEachern H.S. October 10, 2015Dallas/Fort Worth Area - Site TBDWinston-Salem, NC - Wake Forest University (Site Tentatitve)Newark, DE - The University of Delaware October 16-17, 2015SUPER REGIONAL - St. Louis, MO - Edward Jones Dome October 17, 2015Jacksonville, AL - Jacksonville State University (Site Tentative) October 23-24, 2015SUPER REGIONAL - Indianapolis, IN - Lucas Oil Stadium October 24, 2015Southern California Area - Site TBD October 30-October 31, 2015SUPER REGIONAL - Atlanta, GA - Georgia DomeSUPER REGIONAL- San Antonio, TX - Alamodome October 31, 2015St. George, UT - Dixie State University (Site Tentative) November 7, 2015Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome (Site Tentative) November 11-14, 2015GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - Indianapolis, IN - Lucas Oil Stadium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted December 15, 2014 In addition, BOA classifications have been updated: A: 600 or less (stays the same)AA: 601-1200 (was 601-1225)AAA: 1201-1700 (was 1226-1674)AAAA: 1701+ (was 1675+) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 NIU/Phantom Regiment Red & Black Fall Classic: September 26th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Sullivan: September 12th. Geneseo: September 19th. Collinsville: October 10th Pinckneyville: October 31st Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Monticello: September 19th. -Sites confirmed for two BOA regionals: -Kentucky/Tennessee regional on September 19th confirmed for Austin Peay University in Clarksville, Tennessee. -SW Michigan/NE Ohio regional on September 26th confirmed for Bowling Green University in Bowling Green, Ohio. In addition, USBands may be doing an event at Rock Island High School September 26th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marchguy 12 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Mahomet-Seymour - October 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drillwriter 8 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Oh boy. October 17th will definitely be interesting, seeing who will sacrifice that major of a BOA appearance for ISU. Based on past, history, I'd guess O'Fallon. Maybe Prospect? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Based on past, history, I'd guess O'Fallon. Maybe Prospect? O'Fallon has St. Louis on their calendar. I would make a bold prediction and say Lincoln Community, East Peoria, Metamora, Collinsville and maybe 1-2 other bands will join them. Maybe Murphysboro? Who knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted February 15, 2015 St. Rita: September 27th Dunlap: October 3rd Mt. Zion: September 26th Belleville East: September 12th Edwardsville: September 19th Metamora: October 10th WIU: October 24th Quincy: October 17th Sandwich: October 18th Oblong: October 31st That leaves us looking for dates for the following, assuming all will be held: Newton Effingham McHenry Murphysboro Grayslake North Dwight Robinson McKendree SIU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockIslandBands1 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Announcing the first ever USBands Marching Competition in the Midwest!! The show will be hosted by Rock Island High School Bands, in Rock Island, Illinois. Come check out a brand new show in the State of Illinois! Come march in our fantastic stadium and state of the art turf field. Please fill out the registration form below to get signed up for our new show. Registration - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14zS0SpewC0ZUa0pvujC1NcjngnoM6DTI82HFBiuuoyQ/viewform If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to email us at Pete@rockislandbands.org. Thank you! Pete Carlin Director of Bands Rock Island High school Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueStarsDad 13 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 I'm very interested in the USBands competition ... any more info? Is it prelims/finals format? What about classes? Anything else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 I'm very interested in the USBands competition ... any more info? Is it prelims/finals format? What about classes? Anything else? USBands is a program of Youth Education in the Arts, which is also known as the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps parent. It will likely be a one performance show. There's different levels of shows - gold and silver star. A silver star show provides a basic 4 judge system: music performance individual and ensemble, visual performance, and overall effect. A gold star show adds a percussion judge and a color guard judge. All local shows include an adjudicator's critique after the last band has performed. Bands are classified based on experience of the band (Class A and Open), and then based on total number of performers in their band from Group I to Group VI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockIslandBands1 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 USBands is a program of Youth Education in the Arts, which is also known as the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps parent. It will likely be a one performance show. There's different levels of shows - gold and silver star. A silver star show provides a basic 4 judge system: music performance individual and ensemble, visual performance, and overall effect. A gold star show adds a percussion judge and a color guard judge. All local shows include an adjudicator's critique after the last band has performed. Bands are classified based on experience of the band (Class A and Open), and then based on total number of performers in their band from Group I to Group VI. Correct on the classifications Dan. This show will be a regional and have 6 judges. Please feel free to email more questions to Pete@rockislandbands.org. There is also a website being built for the show to house all information for directors and performers. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Newton, which is being held in conjunction with Robinson this year: October 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 Two new shows:Victor J. Andrew: October 3rd. Robert Morris University (Arlington Heights): October 11th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VJABands 4 Report post Posted February 24, 2015 Information on the VJA Show! The 1st Annual Victor J Andrew High School Marching Invitational On Saturday October 3rd, 2015 In Tinley Park, Illinois! The Andrew High School Marching Invitational is a field show competition utilizing a BOA-style judging format. A top-tier judging panel from DCI, BOA, and top high school and college programs makes this competition an excellent prep for upcoming state level competition or even Bands of America Events. If you are interested please register here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e6ZkXjVeEuwVkDiGbE0kWREunTYoqZndsSLwSpVw6e4/viewform The fee is $175 and information can be found on the registration form. I sincerely hope to see you there! Contact me if you have any questions! Mark Iwinski Victor J Andrew High School 708-342-5938 miwinski@d230.org 1 Dan Balash reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marchguy 12 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 24 out of 50 slots filled at U of I. LWE/Prospect in 5A..... Class 1A Tri-Valley High School Watseka Community High School Class 2A East Richland High School Macomb Senior High School Newton Community High School Paris High School Pontiac Township High School Richmond-Burton Community High School Class 3A Effingham High School Highland High School Lincoln Community High School Mahomet-Seymour High School Streator Township High School Class 4A Antioch Community High School Danville High School Galesburg High School Kaneland High School Washington Community High School Class 5A Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Elk Grove High School Lincoln Way East High School Prospect High School Yorkville High School Class 6A Carl Sandburg High School Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Balash 244 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 24 out of 50 slots filled at U of I. LWE/Prospect in 5A..... Class 1A Tri-Valley High School Watseka Community High School Class 2A East Richland High School Macomb Senior High School Newton Community High School Paris High School Pontiac Township High School Richmond-Burton Community High School Class 3A Effingham High School Highland High School Lincoln Community High School Mahomet-Seymour High School Streator Township High School Class 4A Antioch Community High School Danville High School Galesburg High School Kaneland High School Washington Community High School Class 5A Amos Alonzo Stagg High School Elk Grove High School Lincoln Way East High School Prospect High School Yorkville High School Class 6A Carl Sandburg High School Add: Blue Ridge-1A LaSalle Peru-4A Victor J. Andrew-5A Minooka-6A Also, it appears that judging is changing again: 20 % Music Performance | Individual* 20 % Music Performance | Ensemble* 20 % Visual Performance | Individual* 20 % Visual Performance | Ensemble* 20 % Visual General Effect 20 % Music General Effect 20 % Music General Effect * Scores are averaged Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
