Dan Balash Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 5 show weekend, and a good weekend of shows at that. Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic, Geneseo, IL Class 1A 3:00 PM: Orion 3:15 PM: Sherrard 3:30 PM: Galva 3:45 PM: Rockridge 4:00 PM: Break Class 2A 4:15 PM: Streator Township 4:30 PM: Rock Falls 4:45 PM: Rochelle Township 5:00 PM: Macomb 5:15 PM: Western Dubuque, IA 5:30 PM: Break Class 3A 5:45 PM: United Township 6:00 PM: Bettendorf, IA 6:15 PM: Minooka Community Exb 6:40 PM: Geneseo 7:00 PM: Western Illinois University 7:30 PM: Awards Grey Ghost Classic: Chillicothe, IL Class 1A 4:00 PM: St. Joseph-Ogden 4:15 PM: Farmington 4:30 PM: Dwight D. Eisenhower 4:45 PM: Break Class 2A 5:00 PM: Richwoods 5:15 PM: Danville 5:30 PM: Kewanee 5:45 PM: Break Class 4A 7:00 PM: Pekin Community 7:15 PM: Normal 7:30 PM: Galesburg 7:45 PM: Break Class 5A 8:00 PM: Champaign Central 8:15 PM: Morton Exb 8:30 PM: Illinois Valley Central 8:45 PM: Awards Plainfield South Marching Band Invitational: Plainfield, IL Class 3A 4:45 PM: Lincoln-Way 5:00 PM: Plainfield East 5:15 PM: Waubonsie Valley 5:30 PM: Break Class 2A 5:45 PM: Bremen 6:00 PM: Sandwich 6:15 PM: Wheaton Warrenville South 6:30 PM: Lemont 6:45 PM: Kaneland Exb 7:00 PM: Plainfield South 7:15 PM: Awards Red and Black Fall Classic: DeKalb, IL Class 1A 2:15 PM: Crete-Monee 2:30 PM: Genoa-Kingston 2:45 PM: Richards 3:00 PM: H.D. Jacobs 3:15 PM: Marengo 3:30 PM: Coal City 3:45 PM: Lakes Community 4:00 PM: Break Class 2A 4:15 PM: North Boone (festival class; comments only) 4:30 PM: Carl Sandburg 4:45 PM: Batavia 5:00 PM: Eureka 5:15 PM: Glenbrook South 5:30 PM: William Howard Taft 5:45 PM: Waukegan Exb 6:00 PM: NIU Huskie Marching Band 6:15 PM: Awards Class 3A 6:30 PM: Milton, WI 6:45 PM: Joliet West 7:00 PM: Romeoville 7:15 PM: Naperville Central 7:30 PM: DeKalb 7:45 PM: Waukee Northwest, IA 8:00 PM: Oswego 8:15 PM: Break Class 4A 8:30 PM: Davenport Central, IA 8:45 PM: South Elgin 9:00 PM: East Aurora 9:15 PM: Yorkville 9:30 PM: John Hersey Exb 9:45 PM: NIU Huskie Marching Band 10:00 PM: Awards Tiger Ambush Classic: Edwardsville, IL Class 1A 2:15 PM: Carlyle 2:30 PM: Wesclin 2:45 PM: Hillsboro 3:00 PM: Mt. Carmel 3:15 PM: Break Class 2A 3:30 PM: Mattoon 3:45 PM: Effingham 4:00 PM: Waterloo 4:15 PM: Civic Memorial 4:45 PM: Awards Class 3A 6:30 PM: Parkway North, MO 6:45 PM: Highland 7:00 PM: Triad 7:15 PM: Parkway West, MO 7:30 PM: Break Class 4A 7:45 PM: Belleville West 8:00 PM: O'Fallon Township 8:15 PM: Marquette, MO Exb 8:30 PM: Edwardsville 8:45 PM: Awards Dan Balash Submit your 2025 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 Just now, Dan Balash said: Plainfield South Marching Band Invitational: Plainfield, IL Class 3A 4:45 PM: Lincoln-Way 5:00 PM: Plainfield East 5:15 PM: Waubonsie Valley 5:30 PM: Break Class 2A 5:45 PM: Bremen 6:00 PM: Sandwich 6:15 PM: Wheaton Warrenville South 6:30 PM: Lemont 6:45 PM: Kaneland Exb 7:00 PM: Plainfield South 7:15 PM: Awards Loving the fact that 3A and 2A are rotated here so the smaller bands (hopefully) get to perform for larger crowds. 3 Dan Balash Submit your 2025 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic, Geneseo, IL Class 1A: First show for all of these groups I believe. I'll pick Sherrard, but with nothing really informing that Class 2A: Western Dubuque is not a group we have seen over in Illinois (at least not much), so without knowing them at all I think Macomb and Streator look to be in the top two spots here at least of the Illinois Bands. Class 3A: Minooka is my pick here for Class 3A and grand champion. Minooka has a long band history and in recent years has held their own at large, highly competitive shows. They feel like the "big dog" at this show. Grey Ghost Classic: Chillicothe, IL ***NEW SHOW!!!!*** Class 1A: This is Eisenhower's 3rd straight weekend and they did Grayslake! Lots of shows and with multiple 1st place finishes, they are the pick to wind Class 1A here. Class 2A: All programs that have taken steps in the last couple years. I'll give the nod to Kewanee for this one, with Danville and Richwoods not far behind. Class 4A: Normal and Galesburg saw each other two weeks ago. Normal is my pick for first, with Galesburg in second. Both programs have made great strides in the last few years and are really helping to set the example/raise the bar in central Illinois. Class 5A: Morton is the 5a and GC pick here. Champaign Central is a solid band (with an exceptional jazz program), however I think it can generally be agreed the Morton is is at a level matched only by about 2 other programs in the state. Plainfield South Marching Band Invitational: Plainfield, IL Class 3A: Lincoln-Way (GC). Same comment as with Morton- Lincon-Way is simply in tier by them selves here. Class 2A: Lemont has long been a strong competitive marching program, and has alreayd seen some success this season. They look to continue that here with a 3A win. I'll be back for Edwardsville and NIU predictions later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 More PREDICTIONS! Red and Black Fall Classic: DeKalb, IL Class 1A I think this ultimately a showdown between HD Jacobs and Lakes. Although they have not seen each other head to head in recent years. I'll give the nod to HD Jacobs but should be a fun class to watch! 4:00 PM: Break Class 2A This looks to be a really interesting class. Batavia is my pick to win here. Althought things could be pretty tight throughout the whole class. Class 3A Not sure about the out of state contenders here, but based on the in state groups and their recent success, my pick is Romeoville. Oswego has upped their competitive game in recent years, and I think along with Naperville Central they round out the top 3. Class 4A Davenport Central has been a leader of Iowa bands coming over and competing in Illinois. They are consistently solid and are my pick to win here along with being the GC Tiger Ambush Classic: Edwardsville, IL Looks like fewer of the Missouri bands this year, as sometimes this contest is like 50/50 Illinois and Missouri groups. Class 1A Hillsboro and Mt. Carmel are both solid picks here. Missouri bands have tended to do quite well here in the past, but it looks like Hillsboro has not been here (at least recently). And it looks like Mt. Carmel won their class at TAC a the last time they were Class 2A Effingham looks to build on their success form last week at MEMC, and Waterloo is my pick for second not far behind. Class 3A Parkway West was last year's 2A winner, but Highland in 3A had a pretty good margin on them. So I'll go with Highland, but could go another way for sure. Class 4A O'Fallon (GC). As I commented about Lincolnway and Morton, they are just in their own league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAngryBavarian Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Predictions: Geneseo 1A: Sherrard (I will confess these are not groups I know a ton about) 2A: Macomb 3A: Minooka (GC) IVC 1A: Dwight D. Eisenhower 2A: Richwoods (Could be Danville) 4A: Normal 5A: Morton (GC) Plainfield South 2A: Lemont 3A: Lincoln-Way (GC) NIU 1A: H.D. Jacobs 2A: Batavia (Curious to see margin to Eureka) 3A: Romeoville (Intriguing class) 4A: John Hersey (GC) (Could be Davenport Central) Tiger Ambush 1A: Hillsboro (I think this is Hillsboro, MO. If not, then Mt. Carmel) 2A: Effingham 3A: Triad 4A: O'Fallon (GC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 11 minutes ago, TheAngryBavarian said: Predictions: Geneseo 1A: Sherrard (I will confess these are not groups I know a ton about) 2A: Macomb 3A: Minooka (GC) IVC 1A: Dwight D. Eisenhower 2A: Richwoods (Could be Danville) 4A: Normal 5A: Morton (GC) Plainfield South 2A: Lemont 3A: Lincoln-Way (GC) NIU 1A: H.D. Jacobs 2A: Batavia (Curious to see margin to Eureka) 3A: Romeoville (Intriguing class) 4A: John Hersey (GC) (Could be Davenport Central) Tiger Ambush 1A: Hillsboro (I think this is Hillsboro, MO. If not, then Mt. Carmel) 2A: Effingham 3A: Triad 4A: O'Fallon (GC) it's Hillsboro, IL, making their competitive debut. 3 Dan Balash Submit your 2025 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdsmith Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 16 minutes ago, Dan Balash said: it's Hillsboro, IL, making their competitive debut. Competitive return - They were at McKendree in 2019 🙂 https://ilmarching.com/festivals_detail.php?FestivalID=965&archive=0 (this lists the wrong Hillsboro) 1 I like band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 2 minutes ago, Zdsmith said: Competitive return - They were at McKendree in 2019 🙂 https://ilmarching.com/festivals_detail.php?FestivalID=965&archive=0 (this lists the wrong Hillsboro) Bah. At least we don't live in Texas where 3-4 schools have the same name! Dan Balash Submit your 2025 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdsmith Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 It's all good buddy! That's deep ball knowledge, and I only know it because I remember helping my best friend, the director at the time, prepare for it. You're all good! Impossible to know everything that goes on in this state and you still do a great job of it! I like band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director42 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 6 hours ago, Zdsmith said: Competitive return - They were at McKendree in 2019 🙂 https://ilmarching.com/festivals_detail.php?FestivalID=965&archive=0 (this lists the wrong Hillsboro) That's awesome, good for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 Predictions: IVC: A: 1) D.D. Eisenhower 2) Farmington 3) St. Joseph-Ogden 2A: 1) Richwoods 2) Danville 3) Kewanee 4A: 1) Normal 2) Galesburg 3) Pekin Community 5A: 1) Morton 2) Champaign Central GC: Morton Plainfield South: 2A: 1) Lemont 2) Wheaton Warrenville South 3) Kaneland 3A: 1) Lincoln-Way 2) Waubonsie Valley 3) Plainfield East GC: Lincoln-Way NIU: I hope that I don't get annoyed as can be at the scores again this year. Here's hoping that fiasco from last year is rectified. This is a very good show this year with some high quality out of stand bands. 1A: 1) H.D. Jacobs 2) Richards 3) Lakes Community 2A: 1) Batavia 2) Eureka 3) Carl Sandburg 3A: Will be close, I think. 1) Romeoville 2)Oswego 3) Split between Waukee Northwest and Naperville Central, with a point separating Waukee Northwest and Naperville Central at BOA Iowa last year, with Northwest coming out on top. I'll go with my Illinois homerism and pick Naperville Central. 4A: 1) John Hersey 2) Davenport Central 3) Yorkville GC: Going to be close. I'll go with John Hersey. Still feels odd that they're ending their season here. Geneseo: 1A: 1) Sherrard 2) Galva 3) Rockridge. One of the most unpredictable classes of the weekend. 2A: 1) Macomb 2) Rock Falls 3) Streator Township 3A: 1) Minooka Community 2) United Township 3) Bettendorf, IA GC: Minooka Edwardsville: 1A: 1) Mt. Carmel 2) Wesclin 3) Carlyle 2A: 1) Effingham 2) Waterloo 3) Civic Memorial 3A: 1) Parkway West 2) Triad 3) Highland 4A: 1) O'Fallon Township 2) Belleville West 3) Marquette GC: O'Fallon Township Dan Balash Submit your 2025 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 On 9/17/2025 at 10:06 AM, Zdsmith said: Competitive return - They were at McKendree in 2019 🙂 https://ilmarching.com/festivals_detail.php?FestivalID=965&archive=0 (this lists the wrong Hillsboro) Awesome! Also total throwback to McKendree hosting a show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 20 minutes ago, Band said: Awesome! Also total throwback to McKendree hosting a show! Wild when you see what used to be on the schedule. Lake Park as a prelims/finals show Stagg as a midseason, Sunday show St. Rita with a Sunday show Atwood-Hammond, Olympia, Sparta, Wheaton North, Metropolis all had shows. Alton had a long running show. Greater St. Louis used to be at the Dome at America's Center, with 40+ bands. Everyone and their mother had a parade. Dan Balash Submit your 2025 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdsmith Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 4 minutes ago, Dan Balash said: Wild when you see what used to be on the schedule. Lake Park as a prelims/finals show Stagg as a midseason, Sunday show St. Rita with a Sunday show Atwood-Hammond, Olympia, Sparta, Wheaton North, Metropolis all had shows. Alton had a long running show. Greater St. Louis used to be at the Dome at America's Center, with 40+ bands. Everyone and their mother had a parade. Sunday shows give me the heebie jeebies. Let me have one day of rest PLEASE Lol I like band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 57 minutes ago, Dan Balash said: Wild when you see what used to be on the schedule. Lake Park as a prelims/finals show Stagg as a midseason, Sunday show St. Rita with a Sunday show Atwood-Hammond, Olympia, Sparta, Wheaton North, Metropolis all had shows. Alton had a long running show. Greater St. Louis used to be at the Dome at America's Center, with 40+ bands. Everyone and their mother had a parade. DGS was a Prelims/Finals as well, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburbanbandfan Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 4 minutes ago, Band said: DGS was a Prelims/Finals as well, right? Yes! DGS was prelims/finals. After Covid shows under that format went to a single performance. I wouldn’t mind seeing that return either with LW/NIU/DGS shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdsmith Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 my prediction is that there are going to be thousands of kids performing this weekend and more people should show up and support those kiddos earlier in the show! 🙂 go band! 1 I like band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Balash Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 1 hour ago, Suburbanbandfan said: Yes! DGS was prelims/finals. After Covid shows under that format went to a single performance. I wouldn’t mind seeing that return either with LW/NIU/DGS shows Yeah, and Grand Champion later on was named based on an asinine prelims/finals combo score, so when Greendale, WI won prelims in 2016 by 3 points, and then Lake Park won finals by 1.1 over Greendale, Greendale was named as Grand Champions. Dan Balash Submit your 2025 information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nard Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 9/20 Predictions Geneseo 1A: Sherrard 2A: Rochelle 3A/GC: Minooka IVC 1A: Eisenhower 2A: Richwoods 4A: Normal 5A/GC: Morton Plainfield South 2A: Lemont 3A/GC: Lincoln-Way DeKalb 1A: H.D. Jacobs 2A: Batavia 3A: Romeoville 4A/GC: John Hersey Edwardsville 1A: Mt. Carmel 2A: Waterloo 3A: Parkway West, MO 4A/GC: O'Fallon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zdsmith Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 20 hours ago, Dan Balash said: Yeah, and Grand Champion later on was named based on an asinine prelims/finals combo score, so when Greendale, WI won prelims in 2016 by 3 points, and then Lake Park won finals by 1.1 over Greendale, Greendale was named as Grand Champions. That sure is a way to judge marching band! I like band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director42 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Small Schools at Edwardsville will be moving to an indoor performance due to lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director42 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Tiger Ambush Small Schools 1A 1st - Wesclin (All Captions) 2nd - Hillsboro 3rd - Carlyle 2A 1st - Effingham (Color Guard) 2nd - Waterloo (Music, Percussion) 3rd - Civic Memorial One of the visual judges got moved to be an additional music judge while the other judge still judged whatever visuals were present, and the visual caption was removed. No GE caption was ever planned but GE was on the sheets. We were told that the sheets would be modified in some way to try and keep it as true to the original calculations as possible, but it's unclear how that was done. No recaps yet. I also just want to say how incredible it was to see all the adults in attendance come together to help one another and to make the best of things for the kids, both staff and volunteers. And so inspiring to see all the kids rise to the occasion all day long. Keep it up everyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRMMSax20 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Grey Ghost Classic Results 1A - 1) Dwight D. Eisenhower (Winds, Visual, Aux), 2) Farmington, 3) St. Joseph-Odgen 2A - 1) Kewanee, 2) Danville (Aux), 3) Richwoods 4A - 1) Normal (Winds, Visual, Aux), 2) Galesburg, 3) Pekin 5A - 1) Morton (Winds, Visual, Aux), 2) Champaign Central GC: Morton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL Marching.Fan Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Any recaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Marching Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) Plainfield South Results 2A 1. Lemont 2. Kaneland (Percussion) 3. Wheaton Warrenville South (Auxiliary) 3A 1. Lincoln-Way (Percussion, Auxiliary & GC) 2. Waubonsie Valley 3. Plainfield East https://recaps.competitionsuite.com/e705f286-ac8c-4a00-9114-fab133176c97.htm Edited September 21 by J Marching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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