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
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