Dan Balash Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Galesburg possibly starting a competition in 2026. Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 Some additions to the 2025 schedule: BOA Louisville added September 27. Greater St. Louis Marching Band Festival at Belleville West October 25. Effingham October 4. Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL Marching.Fan Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 NCHS Marching Classic: October 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwhoiam Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 12/10/2024 at 11:25 AM, RightFootCONTRAian said: Any thoughts on if LW would have the same draw a week after ISU, as opposed to being the week before when some of the Central IL finalist bands (Morton, Bloomington) came up to see the suburb bands for the first time? Also probably competing with a Super Regional that weekend. On 12/11/2024 at 12:35 PM, Dan Balash said: That's a tough question to answer at this point in time. However, with two super regionals likely back to back, I could see bands foregoing St. Louis, attending here, and going to Indy the following weekend, especially if they're going to Grand Nationals. Morton band requested approval from the school board for overnight trips to St. Louis (super regional) and Indianapolis (grand nationals). Sounds like a no to Lincolnway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Monticello: September 13th Danville: October 11th Sandwich: October 19th Current TBD: Murphysboro Robinson Marion (?) DeKalb Newton Marengo Rich Township SIU Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Illinois Marching Band Championships (U of I) performance order for 2025: Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A Class 5A Class 6A Class 1A Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dresstheform Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 20 hours ago, Dan Balash said: Illinois Marching Band Championships (U of I) performance order for 2025: Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A Class 5A Class 6A Class 1A Is that an error? How will they do class 1-3 champion with a giant slot in the middle? I would assuming with the rotating order it would be 2 3 1, and then 5 6 4. That's how the roation has normally worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 8 minutes ago, Dresstheform said: Is that an error? How will they do class 1-3 champion with a giant slot in the middle? I would assuming with the rotating order it would be 2 3 1, and then 5 6 4. That's how the roation has normally worked. As far as I know, not a misprint. U of I and ISU proposed this several years ago, where the smaller schools would go on later and rotate. It gives these kids an opportunity to perform in front of a large crowd. As for awards, one awards ceremony and do everything in one fell swoop. I just wonder if this will continue until 2029 - I can't imagine the 6A schools being amenable to going on at 8:30 in the morning. Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marchguy Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 2/26/2025 at 8:37 AM, Dan Balash said: As far as I know, not a misprint. U of I and ISU proposed this several years ago, where the smaller schools would go on later and rotate. It gives these kids an opportunity to perform in front of a large crowd. As for awards, one awards ceremony and do everything in one fell swoop. I just wonder if this will continue until 2029 - I can't imagine the 6A schools being amenable to going on at 8:30 in the morning. U of I has been rotating classes within the 1A-3A and 4A-6A blocks for several years. I am a little shocked to see this myself.... However, as a director from a 1A school, I am beyond excited to have my students get a chance to perform for a full crowd. It has been great the times that 1A has been last in the morning session - I can't imagine what it will feel like if 1A is the last session of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marchguy Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 20 hours ago, Marchguy said: U of I has been rotating classes within the 1A-3A and 4A-6A blocks for several years. I am a little shocked to see this myself.... However, as a director from a 1A school, I am beyond excited to have my students get a chance to perform for a full crowd. It has been great the times that 1A has been last in the morning session - I can't imagine what it will feel like if 1A is the last session of the day! IMBC Website has been updated to: 2A 3A 1A 5A 6A 4A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 31 minutes ago, Marchguy said: IMBC Website has been updated to: 2A 3A 1A 5A 6A 4A Happy IMBC registration day! Here’s who has signed up…in 30 minutes. CLASS 1A | 1-350 1. Arcola High School 2. Mater Dei High School 3. ROWVA High School 4. Watseka High School CLASS 2A | 351-800 1. Effingham High School 2. Illinois Valley Central High School 3. Macomb High School 4. Monticello High School 5. Newton Community High School 6. Paris High School 7. Providence Catholic High School 8. University High School CLASS 3A | 801-1,100 1. East Peoria Community High School 2. Highland High School 3. Mahomet-Seymour High School 4. Morton High School CLASS 4A | 1,101-1,600 1. Antioch Community High School 2. Centennial High School 3. Danville High School 4. Grayslake North High School 5. Washington Community High School CLASS 5A | 1,601-2,500 1. Champaign Central High School 2. Edwardsville High School 3. Plainfield East High School 4. Plainfield North High School 5. Round Lake High School 6. Wheaton North High School 7. Wheaton Warrenville South High School CLASS 6A | 2,501+ 1. Amos Alonzo Stagg High School 2. Lake Park High School 3. Minooka Community High School 4. Neuqua Valley High School 5. Normal High School 6. Oak Park River Forest High School 7. Oswego East High School 8. Warren Township High School 9. Waubonsie Valley High School 10. Waukegan High School Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 On 2/28/2025 at 7:01 AM, Dan Balash said: Happy IMBC registration day! Here’s who has signed up…in 30 minutes. CLASS 1A | 1-350 1. Arcola High School 2. Mater Dei High School 3. ROWVA High School 4. Watseka High School CLASS 2A | 351-800 1. Effingham High School 2. Illinois Valley Central High School 3. Macomb High School 4. Monticello High School 5. Newton Community High School 6. Paris High School 7. Providence Catholic High School 8. University High School CLASS 3A | 801-1,100 1. East Peoria Community High School 2. Highland High School 3. Mahomet-Seymour High School 4. Morton High School CLASS 4A | 1,101-1,600 1. Antioch Community High School 2. Centennial High School 3. Danville High School 4. Grayslake North High School 5. Washington Community High School CLASS 5A | 1,601-2,500 1. Champaign Central High School 2. Edwardsville High School 3. Plainfield East High School 4. Plainfield North High School 5. Round Lake High School 6. Wheaton North High School 7. Wheaton Warrenville South High School CLASS 6A | 2,501+ 1. Amos Alonzo Stagg High School 2. Lake Park High School 3. Minooka Community High School 4. Neuqua Valley High School 5. Normal High School 6. Oak Park River Forest High School 7. Oswego East High School 8. Warren Township High School 9. Waubonsie Valley High School 10. Waukegan High School Updated confirmed participants: Class 1A | 1-350 1. Arcola High School 2. Maroa-Forsyth High School 3. Mater Dei High School 4. ROWVA High School 5. Watseka High School Class 2A | 351-800 1. Effingham High School 2. Illinois Valley Central High School 3. Macomb High School 4. Monticello High School 5. Newton Community High School 6. Paris High School 7. Providence Catholic High School 8. University High School Class 3A | 801-1,100 1. East Peoria Community High School 2. Highland High School 3. Mahomet-Seymour High School 4. Morton High School Class 4A | 1,101-1,600 1. Antioch Community High School 2. Centennial High School 3. Danville High School 4. Grayslake Central High School 5. Grayslake North High School 6. Kaneland High School 7. Washington Community High School Class 5A | 1,601-2,500 1. Champaign Central High School 2. Edwardsville High School 3. Elk Grove High School 4. Plainfield North High School 5. Round Lake High School 6. Wheaton North High School 7. Wheaton Warrenville South High School Class 6A | 2,501+ 1. Amos Alonzo Stagg High School 2. Lake Park High School 3. Minooka Community High School 4. Neuqua Valley High School 5. Normal High School 6. Oak Park River Forest High School 7. Oswego East High School 8. Warren Township High School 9. Waubonsie Valley High School 10. Waukegan High School Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburbanbandfan Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 2025 U of I is interesting! 1. Fresh meat with Oswego East, Grayslake Central, Providence Catholic (?). 2. Returning Edwardsville (2014), Morton (2016), Warren Township (2022), Waukegan (2017), Wheaton North (2017), Wheaton Warrenville S (2022). 3. No Carl Sandburg, Dekalb, Fremd, or Pontiac Township. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah081309 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Does anyone know if Morton’s still going to isu, they are already signed up for indi, St. Louis, and u of I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 9 hours ago, Noah081309 said: Does anyone know if Morton’s still going to isu, they are already signed up for indi, St. Louis, and u of I I don't see why not. None of that overlaps, and none of it is long travel. They've got a 20 year class championship streak on the line, and they're ISU champions 3 years in a row. Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 DeKalb: September 28th Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Murphysboro: September 13th Marengo: October 12th That leaves us looking for the following dates: Robinson Marion (?) Newton Rich Township SIU Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 Newton: October 18 Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ether Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 NCHS Marching Classic will be October 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 Marion: October 18th Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah081309 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Any updates on isu classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 On 4/6/2025 at 5:09 PM, Noah081309 said: Any updates on isu classes? ISU has not posted a list of attendees yet. Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted Wednesday at 06:34 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 06:34 PM On 4/7/2025 at 7:21 PM, Dan Balash said: ISU has not posted a list of attendees yet. Not attending: Lake Park (homecoming) I believe this will be their first year not in attendance since 1980 1978. Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburbanbandfan Posted Wednesday at 08:28 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 08:28 PM 1 hour ago, Dan Balash said: Not attending: Lake Park (homecoming) I believe this will be their first year not in attendance since 1980 1978. Neither are Joliet West and Naperville Central… Who will compete in 6A 😳😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted Wednesday at 08:29 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 08:29 PM 1 minute ago, Suburbanbandfan said: Neither are Joliet West and Naperville Central… Who will compete in 6A 😳😳 Lockport, Normal, Oswego, Oswego East, Warren and whoever else! 🙂 Dan Balash Submit your 2024 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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