Sage City Invitational: Monticello, IL - September 19, 2026

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Alison Allender
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$200.00 Entry Fee for each participating band



Adjudication:
Bands will be judged on: Marching (Individual and Ensemble), Music (Individual and Ensemble), and General Effect. There will also be caption judges for color guard, drum major, best winds and percussion.


Highlights:
A New Turf field
Terrific Concessions
Outstanding Judges
An equipment cart and driver to and from performance area.
Easy access via I-72.


Classes:
Class 1A 1-350, Class 2A 350-800, Class 3A 801-1100, Class 4A 1101-1600, Class 5A 1601 and Above


Awards:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place trophies in each class.
1st place caption trophies in each class (including drum major, percussion, color guard and best winds)
Grand Champion Award

Application: Please complete the online form and mail payment to the Monticello Music Boosters.


REGISTER ONLINE at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRPY-jaul4PR6jsxb1-JzY8Hj6m5lW1d7m-wyHOKEMwZJOCA/viewform
Performance order will be determined by postmark. First application is the last to perform in each class. Deadline for application is September 1st, 2026.

For more information, please contact: Alison Allender at 217-762-8511 ext. 1018 or allal@sages.us

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Festival Address: 1 Sage Drive, Monticello, IL 61856

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Last Updated On: 02-18-2026