ISU Finals Results:  Updated with Scores

1. 89.15  Marian Catholic - Grand Champion
2. 86.15  Prospect
3. 85.05  Lincoln-Way North
4. 83.55  Downers Grove South
5. 83.15  Lake Park
6. 82.95  O'Fallon
7. 77.05  Victor J. Andrew
8. 76.60  Lockport
9. 76.10  Lincoln-Way East
10. 76.00  Normal West
11. 75.50  Plainfield North
12. 75.25  Morton
13. 72.65  Lincoln-Way Central
14. 67.50  Illinois Valley Central

DGS TAKES 4th PLACE IN FINALS!!! What a great night & finish to a Great Season! Congratulations to All.

While awaiting results- Reminder Fall Awards Banquet Tues Nov 1st, tickets avail at the door. And congrats to Football Team on last nite's playoff win!
(Photo courtesy of ILMarching)

DGS set to take the field for ISU Finals Competition. Will post scores & details as soon as available. GOOD LUCK!
Photo below courtesy of ILMarching:

In Prelims, DGS takes 2nd Place to Lake Park in Class 6A. DGS also awarded Best (General) Effect in Class 6A.  DGS scheduled to perform last in Finals at 1046 pm. Likely means band scored among Top 7 of all bands in Prelims!  At the very least, one of the Top 4 bands in the Large Schools group - 5A & 6A, along with Lake Park, and Prospect and O'Fallon from 5A. 

WOW!!!
Terrific performance! Looked & sounded great!

DGS now taking the field. New uniforms look great at Redbird Stadium!

DGS has arrived at ISU.

The Marching Mustangs are on the road to ISU- Good Luck to all & do well!

October 29th - ISU State Marching Band Championships

Updated Sat. Oct 29th:

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Original article follows below:

Links & Downloads:
October 29th ISU Itinerary with DGS schedule and Schedules of Competing Bands 
Map and Directions to ISU's Hancock Stadium
ISU State of Illinois Marching Band Championships Website


Congratulations once again to our Marching Mustangs on their Best In Class, and Top 5 Overall performance at the Illini Marching Band Championships this past weekend, and on their strong showings at all the competitions this year.  Click Here to see a Recap of the Illini Results.  (See Recent Posts And Updates at the top of the blog for links to recaps of all the contests.)

To wrap up this Competition Season, the Marching Mustangs travel to Illinois State University in Bloomington on Saturday, October 29th for the ISU State of Illinois Marching Band Championships. Rehearsal at DGS begins Saturday at 9:30am, and the band performs at 5:51pm in preliminary competition.  Preliminary Round Results are announced shortly afterward, at 6:30pm.  If the band makes Finals, they will perform once again some time after 7:30pm.  Final Awards are to be announced around 11:00pm, and the band is expected to return home early Sunday morning at approx. 1:30am.

-- The Blog will be updated throughout the weekend with the Band's Results (approx. 7:30pm), Departure from Bloomington, Expected Arrival at DGS, and any other information as soon as details are announced --

Summary of Itinerary (see full itinerary for all additional details)

Saturday, October 29, 2011

 9:30am -- Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching in stadium

12:00pm -- Final Run-Through - Pit begins packing trailer – All eat sack lunch brought from home

 1:30pm -- Depart for Normal, IL

 3:30pm -- Arrive at ISU Stadium Southwest parking lot – Change into uniforms (bathrooms in stadium if needed)

 5:41pm -- Report to gate

 5:51pm -- Class 6A Performance
 
 6:35pm -- Awards and Finals announcement

 6:45pm -- Move back to busses (dinner and/or warm-up for possible finals performance – TBD)

 7:30pm -- Finals Begin

11:00pm -- Final Awards

11:30pm -- Depart for Home

 1:30am -- Estimated arrival time at DGS

NOTES:

Bring a sack lunch for after rehearsal; be sure to eat a good breakfast before arriving at DGS in the morning

You will receive dinner from Avanti’s in Normal, IL, furnished by the Band Boosters

Please represent your band, school and community with pride and respect in everything you do, all weekend
-- The Blog will be updated throughout the weekend with the Band's Results (approx. 7:30pm), Departure from Bloomington, Expected Arrival at DGS, and any other information as soon as details are announced --

Driving from DGS to ISU's Hancock Stadium:


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Best wishes to DGS today at ISU, and Congratulations on a terrific marching season!
Mike K

Illini Marching Band Championships–Results & Recap

Updated, with scores, links to scoresheets, link to video.

• View a video of the Marching Mustangs' Performance
• Download the complete Scoresheets: Classes 4A-6A // Classes 1A-3A
• See the original article

9:10pm Large School Results Just Announced:
DGS takes 1st Place in Class 6A, 4th Place in the Large Classes Group, and 5th Place Overall at the Illini Marching Band Championships.  The Mustangs also received Caption Awards for Best Auxiliary, Best Visual, and Best Music in Class 6A.  Placements follow below.  The band now adjourns to a well-deserved party in Champaign before returning to the hotels.  Check back later for any additional updates tonight, and for an updated ETA Sunday morning.

Large School Grand Champion: Prospect

Class 6A
1. 90.05  Downers Grove South  (Aux, Visual, Music)
2. 86.50  Waubonsie Valley  (Perc)
3. 82.90  Neuqua Valley

Class 5A
1. 93.85  Prospect  (Aux, Perc, Visual, & GC)
2. 90.60  Hersey  (Music)
3. 89.80  Stagg

Class 4A
1. 91.60  Lincoln-Way West  (Visual, Music)
2. 88.90  Dunlap
3. 88.40  Bloomington
…  Rock Island  (Aux, Perc)

Small School Grand Champion: Morton

Class 3A
1.  90.90  Morton  (Visual, Aux, Perc, & GC)
2.  87.90  Limestone Comm  (Music)
3.  83.70  Highland

Class 2A
1.  89.70  Macomb  (Music)
2.  87.70  Eureka  (Aux)
3.  87.70  Illinois Valley Cent  (Visual)

Class A
1.  75.00  ROWVA  (Music, Visual, Aux, Perc)
2.  70.40  Tri-Valley
3.  68.10  Blue Ridge

October 22nd - U of I Illini Marching Band Championships

Links & Downloads:
October 22nd Illini Itinerary with DGS' schedule, and Schedules of Competing Bands 
Map and Directions to University of Illinois
2011 Illini Marching Band Championships Website
Schedule of Competing Bands

Congratulations again to our Marching Mustangs for their terrific performance at the Prospect Knight of Champions -- 1st Place and Best General Effect in Class AA, and 3rd Place Overall in the meet.

• Read the Summary of the Prospect Knight of Champions Competition
• See Recent Posts And Updates at the top of the blog for recaps of all this year's contests. 

Best Wishes for Continued Success as the band sets it sights on the last two competitions of the year.  After a week off for Homecoming, the Marching Mustangs travel to the University of Illinois in Champaign on Saturday, October 22nd to compete with 46 other bands at the 2011 Illini Marching Band Championships.  Rehearsal at DGS begins Saturday at 7:00am, and the band performs at 2:56pm.  After an overnight stay in Champaign, the band is expected to return home around 12:30pm Sunday afternoon.

-- The Blog will be updated throughout the weekend with the Band's Results (approx. 9:00pm), Departure from Champaign, Expected Arrival at DGS, and any other information as soon as details are announced --

View the Full Itinerary Here

Itinerary Highlights

Saturday, October 22, 2011

7:00 AM Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching
8:30 AM Final Run-Through -
9:30 AM Depart for Champaign, IL – Eat lunch on busses en route
12:30 PM Arrive at U of I Memorial Stadium – Change into uniforms (bathrooms are portable if needed)
2:46 PM Report at South Gate
2:56 PM Class 6A Performance
3:10 PM Band Exits stadium and returns to parking lot to pack and change out of uniform
4:15 PM Arrive at Hotel – check in, instruments and personal effects all into rooms (except equipment stored in trailers)
4:30 PM Shower Time etc. then change into evening attire (comfortable light clothing – school appropriate)
5:30 PM Load busses to depart for Green Street - U of I restaurant area (dinner in small groups, bring money)
7:00 PM Reload busses after dinner at drop off checkpoint
7:15 PM Arrive at Dance Hall parking lot and walk to stadium
8:10 PM Marching Illini Performance and Award announcements (DM’s report by 8:30 in uniform)
9:15 PM Walk back to Dance Hall – Dance begins
10:00 PM Pizza is served
12:00 PM Return to Hotel
1:00 AM Curfew to Rooms

Sunday, October 23, 2011

8:00 AM Breakfast – Check Out – Load Busses
9:30 AM Depart for Home
12:30 PM Estimated arrival time at DGS

NOTES:

• Bring a sack lunch for the bus ride, and be sure to eat a good breakfast before arriving at DGS in the morning.
• Bring a small overnight bag – (it all has to fit on your bus!)
• Bring money for Saturday dinner.  Your late night pizza party and Sunday morning breakfast are included.
• Please represent your band, school and community with pride and respect in everything you do, all weekend.
• All uniforms are loaded in cases per section color, and loaded on Hunsinger trailer along with hat boxes

-- The Blog will be updated throughout the weekend with the Band's Results (approx. 9:00pm), Departure from Champaign, Expected Arrival at DGS, and any other information as soon as details are announced --

Driving from DGS to University of Illinois:


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Prospect Knight of Champions Results & Recap

Summary:
The DGS Marching Mustangs took 1st Place in Class AA, and 3rd Place Overall, at the Prospect Knight of Champions.  The band also received the award for Best General Effect in Class AA.  The Marching Mustangs' score of 74.30 was the 3rd highest overall, behind Class AAA bands Plainfield North (76.55), and Grand Champion Lincoln-Way East (79.70).  Placements shown below from Saturday have been updated with scores.  The band now takes a week off for Homecoming, before traveling to the two final competitions -- Oct. 22nd at the University of Illinois in Champaign, and Oct. 29th at Illinois State University in Bloomington.

• View a video of DGS' Performance at Prospect HS
• View the complete Competition Scoresheet (pdf)
• Oct 8th - Prospect Knight of Champions Original Article

8:20pm ETA Update:  The Band is on the way home - ETA at DGS is 9:00pm.

7:47pm Results:  DGS Marching Mustangs awarded 1st Place in Class AA.
DGS also awarded Best General Effect in Class AA.  Further details, and an update on the band's ETA will be posted when available.

Preliminary results:
Class AAA

1. 79.70  Lincoln-Way East  (Auxiliary, Music, Visual, Gen'l Effect)
2. 76.55  Plainfield North
3. 73.25  John Hersey
   ...
   Romeoville (Percussion)

Class AA

1. 74.30  Downers Grove South   (Gen'l Effect)
2. 73.25  Waubonsie Valley   (Music, Auxiliary)
3. 71.60  Wheaton-Warrenville South
   ...
   Lincoln-Way Central (Visual),  Batavia (Percussion)

Class A

1. 65.00  Lincoln-Way West   (Visual, Music, Percussion)
2. 61.75  Wheaton North    (Gen'l Effect)
3. 61.15  Sandwich   (Auxiliary)

October 8th - Prospect Knight of Champions

Links & Downloads:
DGS Takes 1st in Class AA -- RESULTS & RECAP

October 8th Prospect Itinerary with DGS schedule and Schedules of Competing Bands 
Map and Directions to Prospect High School
Prospect Knight of Champions Website


Congratulations again to our Marching Mustangs on their strong showings through the first four competitions this year.  (See Links at the top of the blog for recaps of each contest.) After a week off, the Marching Mustangs return to competition Saturday, October 8th in the Prospect Knight of Champions at Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road in Mt. Prospect. 

Rehearsal at DGS begins at 10:15 am; the band performs at 5:15 pm, and is expected to return home around 9:00 pm Saturday night.  Students are reminded to eat a good breakfast before arriving in the morning, bring a sack lunch to eat at practice, and bring money for dinner at the Concession Stands at Prospect HS.

-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED AROUND 8:00 PM WITH THE BAND’S RESULTS, AND WITH UPDATES TO THE BAND'S ETA AT DGS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION AS SOON AS DETAILS ARE ANNOUNCED --

 10:15 AM               Rehearsal begins at DGS with stretching      
 12:45 PM               Final Run-Through - Pit begins packing trailer – All eat sack lunch brought from home
  1:45 PM                Load busses (see bus groups below)
  2:15 PM                Depart for Prospect High School
  5:15 PM                DGS Performs
  7:30 PM                Class A and AA Award Ceremony – (DM’s report by 7:00 pm)
  9:00 PM                Arrive at DGS and unload – put uniforms away
Download the Full Itinerary Here

-- THE BLOG WILL BE UPDATED AROUND 8:00 PM WITH THE BAND’S RESULTS, AND WITH UPDATES TO THE BAND'S ETA AT DGS, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION AS SOON AS DETAILS ARE ANNOUNCED --

Driving from DGS to Prospect HS:


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Wheeling CMBF Results & Recap

Summary:
The DGS Marching Mustangs were awarded 2nd Place in Class AA at Wheeling HS' Chicagoland Marching Band Festival.  The Mustangs ended in 5th Place overall, less than a point from finishing in the Top 3.  The band received awards for Best Drum Majors and Best Music in Class AA.

• View a video of DGS' Performace at Wheeling
• View the Competition Scoresheet (posted 9/27)
• Sept 24th - Wheeling CMBF Original Article

11:30pm Update: Added scores, and placements for Class AAA.
8:40pm ETA Update: The band is on the road and should arrive at DGS approx. 9:30pm.
8:22pm Results Announced:
DGS Marching Mustangs awarded 2nd Place in Class AA, behind Victor J. Andrew, and 5th Place overall.  DGS also takes Class Awards for best Drum Majors and Music in Class AA.  Band will be leaving shortly, updated ETA will be posted when available.

Preliminary results:
Class A

1. 58.35  Glenbrook North  (Auxiliary, Gen'l Effect, Music)
2. 55.90  Lincoln-Way West  (Percussion)
3. 50.50  Alan B. Shepard  (DM)

Class AA

1. 72.55  Victor J. Andrew  (Percussion, Gen'l Effect)
2. 72.00  Downers Grove South  (DM, Music)
3. 68.10  Waubonsie Valley
   ...
   Stagg  (Auxiliary)

Class AAA

1. 80.90  Prospect
2. 73.95  Morton
3. 72.95  Lockport

Stagg / Wheaton North Doubleheader - Recap

The Marching Mustangs managed a split-decision in two competitions Saturday, at the Stagg Jamboree in Palos Hills and the Wheaton North Falcon Festival.  The band placed out of the awards  in the afternoon at Stagg, but had a much better showing in the evening in Wheaton against some of the same bands.  At Wheaton North, the Mustangs took 2nd in Class AA, and 2nd Place Overall, to eventual Grand Champion Victor J. Andrew. 
The Marching Mustangs compete again next week in Wheeling at the Chicagoland Marching Band Festival.  The Itinerary and details will be posted Sunday morning.

Listed below are links to the Competition Scoresheets and videos of the performances. Below those are links to the posts from the day.

• View Videos of the Wheaton North & Stagg Performances
• Wheaton North Falcon Festival - Final Scores (pdf) 
• Stagg Jamboree - Final Scores (pdf) 

Stagg/Wheaton Doubleheader Posts

• Wheaton North Falcon Festival - Results Announced (Updated) 
• Stagg Jamboree - Results Announced
• Sept. 17th Doubleheader - Original Article
• September 17, 2011 "Doubleheader" Intro Article

Wheaton North Falcon Festival - Results

UPDATED (Results added 9/18):
DGS takes 2nd Place in Class AA, and 2nd Place Overall as well, to Victor J. Andrew.
The band is packing and will be back at DGS around 10:15pm.  Additional details will be posted as soon as final results are available.

Class A

1. 56.85   Chesterton  (Music, Gen'l Effect, Perc.)
2. 55.85   Alan B. Shepard  (Visual)
3. 38.60   Johnsburg

Class AA

1. 74.20   Victor J. Andrew  (Music, Visual, Gen'l Effect, Perc.)
2. 70.45   Downers Grove South
3. 69.35   Lincoln-Way Central

 Class AAA

1. 69.10   Lockport  (Music, Visual, Gen'l Effect)
2. 62.95   Lemont  (Perc.)
3. 57.95   Plainfield Central

 Overall Awards:
     Drum Major: Fremd
     Color Guard: Lincoln-Way Central
     Grand Champion: Victor J. Andrew

Stagg Jamboree - Results

UPDATED - SUMMARY:  DGS places 5th in Class AA, and 8th Overall.
(Scores from ILMarching.com)

Class A

1. 51.85 - Glenbrook North (Music, Visual, Auxiliary, Percussion)
2. 49.10 - Argo
3. 45.00 - Grant Community (DM)
4. 36.90 - Reavis
5. 33.45 - Elmwood Park
6. 31.45 - Bremen

Class AA

1. 72.45 - Wheeling (Music, Auxiliary, DM)
2. 72.40 - Lincoln-Way North (Visual)
3. 62.65 - Lincoln-Way Central
4. 58.40 - Huntley (Percussion)
5. 57.70 - Downers Grove South
6. 55.20 - Naperville Central
7. 47.45 - Plainfield East

Class AAA

1. 77.40 - Marian Catholic (Music, Visual, Auxiliary, Percussion)
2. 68.30 - Romeoville
3. 57.85 - Plainfield South
4. 56.80 - Minooka
5. 52.35 - Sandburg
6. 48.50 - Fremd (DM)

Grand Champion: Marian Catholic

Lake Park Lancer Joust - Recap

The Marching Mustangs successfully opened their 2011 Season at the 33rd Annual Lake Park Lancer Joust in Roselle. In Prelims, the band placed 3rd in Class AA and also tied for the Class Award for Best Visual Effect.  The Prelims Score of 68.45 ranked 7th Overall, and earned the Mustangs a berth in the Finals Round for the 3rd consecutive year. 
After another strong performance in the Finals Round, the band received a Finals Score of 68.30 and improved to 6th Place Overall.  The Finals Score and Placement are both high marks for the band at the Lancer Joust in recent years.

Listed below are links to the Competition Scoresheets and videos of the performances.  Below those are links to the posts from the day.

• Lake Park Prelims & Finals Videos
• Finals Round – Results (pdf)
• Finals Round – Score Recaps (pdf)
• Preliminary Round – Results (pdf)
• Preliminary Round – Score Recaps (pdf)

Lake Park Lancer Joust Posts

• Lake Park  - Final ETA Update
• Lake Park - Finals Results Announced
• Lake Park - Preliminary Results Details
• Lake Park - DGS Makes Finals
• Lake Park Lancer Joust - September 10th - Original Article