October 25, 2009
October 24, 2009
Oct. 24th: Illinois State Marching Band Championships
The Marching Mustangs conclude their competition season today at Illinois State University at the 42nd State of Illinois Marching Band Championship. Illinois State is located in Normal, IL, about 115 miles SW of Downers Grove. There are 42 bands competing throughout the day in the Preliminary Round, concluding with the Awards Announcement at around 7:00pm. The 10 highest-scoring bands will then perform in Finals Competition beginning at 8:00pm.
The Marching Mustangs have had a very strong season thus far, and have an excellent chance at making Finals for the first time in many years. If you're travelling to watch as a spectator, dress warmly (Finals should end around 10:30) and cheer proudly for your Marching Mustangs.
Students should bring a sack lunch to practice in the morning; dinner at ISU will be provided by the Mustang Band Boosters. The band is expected to return to DGS around 1:15am.
Tentative Schedule:
morning Sectionals (Time/Place TBD)
9:45 AM Rehearsal @ DGS
11:15 AM Rehearsal ends – eat sack lunch (bring from home)
12:00 PM Depart DGS for Illinois State University
4:36 PM Performance
7:00 PM Preliminary Awards Announced
8:00 PM Finals Competition Begins
11:00 PM Load busses and return to DGS
1:15 AM Estimated Return to DGS
-- THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED SATURDAY EVENING WITH RESULTS AND AGAIN WITH A LATE CONFIRMATION OF THE BAND'S ETA --
Links & Downloads
1. Saturday's Itinerary
2. Map & Directions to Illinois State University
3. ISU State Marching Championships Website & Ticket Information
4. Schedule of Competing Bands (pdf file)
Driving Directions to Illinois State University
Take I-355 SOUTH toward the Stevenson Expy for 4.5 mi (partial toll rd)
Take the I-55 SOUTH Exit (towards St.Louis)
Continue SOUTH on I-55 for 104.4 mi
At Exit 164/165, Take ramp RIGHT for US-51-Br toward Bloomington-Normal 0.6 mi
Turn LEFT onto US-51 Bus / N Main St for 2.1 mi
Turn LEFT onto W College Ave and follow the signs & cars to Hancock Stadium
Estimated Travel from DGS: 115 miles / 1 hr 45 min
The Marching Mustangs have had a very strong season thus far, and have an excellent chance at making Finals for the first time in many years. If you're travelling to watch as a spectator, dress warmly (Finals should end around 10:30) and cheer proudly for your Marching Mustangs.
Students should bring a sack lunch to practice in the morning; dinner at ISU will be provided by the Mustang Band Boosters. The band is expected to return to DGS around 1:15am.
Tentative Schedule:
morning Sectionals (Time/Place TBD)
9:45 AM Rehearsal @ DGS
11:15 AM Rehearsal ends – eat sack lunch (bring from home)
12:00 PM Depart DGS for Illinois State University
4:36 PM Performance
7:00 PM Preliminary Awards Announced
8:00 PM Finals Competition Begins
11:00 PM Load busses and return to DGS
1:15 AM Estimated Return to DGS
-- THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED SATURDAY EVENING WITH RESULTS AND AGAIN WITH A LATE CONFIRMATION OF THE BAND'S ETA --
Links & Downloads
1. Saturday's Itinerary
2. Map & Directions to Illinois State University
3. ISU State Marching Championships Website & Ticket Information
4. Schedule of Competing Bands (pdf file)
Driving Directions to Illinois State University
Take I-355 SOUTH toward the Stevenson Expy for 4.5 mi (partial toll rd)
Take the I-55 SOUTH Exit (towards St.Louis)
Continue SOUTH on I-55 for 104.4 mi
At Exit 164/165, Take ramp RIGHT for US-51-Br toward Bloomington-Normal 0.6 mi
Turn LEFT onto US-51 Bus / N Main St for 2.1 mi
Turn LEFT onto W College Ave and follow the signs & cars to Hancock Stadium
Estimated Travel from DGS: 115 miles / 1 hr 45 min
October 15, 2009
Marching Mustangs Awards Banquet - Nov. 3rd
The Marching Mustangs will hold their Annual Fall Awards Banquet on Tuesday, November 3rd in the DGS School Cafetorium. Check-In is at 6:00pm, Dinner at 6:30pm, and Presentation/Awards at 7:45pm. Tickets are $15 per person and will include a buffet-style dinner provided by Zanders Cafe'. Reservations & Payment are due by Monday, October 26th. For more Details and Contact Information, please download the Reservation Form.
October 10, 2009
Oct. 10th: Lincoln-Way Invitational
The Marching Mustangs return to competition today in Frankfort, IL at Lincoln-Way East High School, at the 14th Annual Lincoln-Way Marching Band Invitational. LW East is located at 201 Colorado Ave, on LaGrange Road, about 3 miles south of I-80 in Frankfort, IL. The competition boasts a strong field of 22 bands, including many of those that will vie for the Top 10 at ISU. If you're travelling to watch as a spectator, dress warmly, arrive early (seating is at a premium for the larger bands), and cheer proudly.
Tentative Schedule:
morning Sectionals (Time/Place TBD)
12:45 PM Rehearsal @ DGS
5:00 PM Rehearsal ends; – eat dinner (bring from home)
6:00 PM Depart DGS for Lincoln-Way East HS
8:45 PM Performance
10:15 PM Awards Announced; Depart for DGS
10:15 PM Load busses and return to DGS
11:00 PM Estimated Return to DGS
-- THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED AROUND 10:30PM WITH RESULTS AND CONFIRMATION OF THE BAND'S ETA --
Links & Downloads
1. Saturday's Itinerary
2. Map: Lincoln-Way East HS, 201 Colorado Ave (at LaGrange Rd.), Frankfort, IL 60423
3. Lincoln-Way Invitational Website & Information
4. Schedule of Competing Bands (pdf file)
Driving Directions to Lincoln-Way East HS
201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort, IL 60423
Take I-355 South toward Joliet for 17.2 m (partial toll rd)
Take the I-80 East exit (towards Indiana) for 5.9 m
Take exit 145 for US-45 (LaGrange Rd) and turn Right (South)
Continue South on LaGrange Rd for 2.7 m
Turn Right at Colorado Ave to LW East HS
Traffic Personnel will direct you to your parking area.
Estimated Travel Time from DGS: 35 min.
Tentative Schedule:
morning Sectionals (Time/Place TBD)
12:45 PM Rehearsal @ DGS
5:00 PM Rehearsal ends; – eat dinner (bring from home)
6:00 PM Depart DGS for Lincoln-Way East HS
8:45 PM Performance
10:15 PM Awards Announced; Depart for DGS
10:15 PM Load busses and return to DGS
11:00 PM Estimated Return to DGS
-- THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED AROUND 10:30PM WITH RESULTS AND CONFIRMATION OF THE BAND'S ETA --
Links & Downloads
1. Saturday's Itinerary
2. Map: Lincoln-Way East HS, 201 Colorado Ave (at LaGrange Rd.), Frankfort, IL 60423
3. Lincoln-Way Invitational Website & Information
4. Schedule of Competing Bands (pdf file)
Driving Directions to Lincoln-Way East HS
201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort, IL 60423
Take I-355 South toward Joliet for 17.2 m (partial toll rd)
Take the I-80 East exit (towards Indiana) for 5.9 m
Take exit 145 for US-45 (LaGrange Rd) and turn Right (South)
Continue South on LaGrange Rd for 2.7 m
Turn Right at Colorado Ave to LW East HS
Traffic Personnel will direct you to your parking area.
Estimated Travel Time from DGS: 35 min.
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