September 19, 2009

9/19: Morton HS Marching Band Invitational

Week Two of Competition Season continues in Morton, IL (near Peoria). Morton's Competition is held in conjunction with the town's Annual Pumpkinfest -- the town is the home of Libby's canned pumpkin.

Tentative Schedule:
morning Sectionals (Time/Place TBD)
10:45am Rehearsal starts at DGS
2:00am Buses Depart for Morton HS
7:56pm Performance
10:00pm Awards Announced, Depart for DGS
12:45am Estimated Return to DGS
-- THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED AROUND 10:30PM WITH RESULTS AND AGAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT WITH OUR ETA --

Links & Downloads
Download: Saturday's Itinerary
Map: Morton HS, 350 N. Illinois Ave. Morton, IL 61550
Morton HS Band Website & Competition Schedule
Morton Pumpkin Festival Website

Driving Directions to Morton HS
350 N. Illinois Ave. Morton, IL 61550
Take I-55 South toward St. Louis.
Exit west on I-74, just west of Bloomington (ISU).
From west on I-74 to exit 102 turn right (north) onto Morton Ave.
Follow Morton Ave. to Courtland St.
Turn right (east) onto Courtland St. and follow to Main St. and turn right (south) onto Main St.
Follow Main St. to Nebraska and turn left (east) onto Nebraska.
Follow Nebraska to Jackson St.
Turn right (west) onto Jackson St. and follow to Morton High School/Bertha Frank Center and turn left into parking lot. Traffic Personnel will direct you to your parking area.
Estimated Travel Time: 2 hours 45 minutes from DGS

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