45TH ANNUAL PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 O'BRIEN STADIUM CHARLESTON, IL 61920
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EIU
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
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O’BRIEN STADIUM
CHARLESTON, IL 61920
45TH
ANNUAL
PANTHER
MARCHING
BAND
FESTIVAL
EIU
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LEARN
& GROW
LIKE NEVER
BEFORE
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
TEACHER LICENSURE
• Instrumental, Vocal, General Music
PERFORMANCE
• Instrumental, Vocal, Keyboard, Jazz Studies, Composition
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
• Audio and Recording Technology
• General Studies
• Music Theory and Composition
MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC
MUSIC MINOR
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MINOR
JAZZ STUDIES MINOR
MUSIC ENSEMBLES
• Wind Symphony • Percussion Ensemble
• Concert Band • Symphony Orchestra
• Symphonic Band • Concert Choir
• Panther Marching Band • University Mixed Chorus
• Jazz Ensemble • Musical Theatre Opera
• Jazz Lab Band • Camerata Singers
• Jazz Combos • Basketball Pep Band
22-23 AUDITION DATES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
2620 Doudna
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-3010
Email us at music@eiu.edu
eiu.edu/music/
eiu.edu/music/
EIU
A MESSAGE FROM DR. DAVID GLASSMAN
PRESIDENT, EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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Welcome young musicians and other guests to Eastern Illinois University!
We are always pleased to have this opportunity to host the Panther Marching Band Festival
on our campus, and look forward to seeing – and hearing - your excellent performances. They
are obviously the result of hundreds of hours of dedicated practice, and we thank you for your
willingness to come the distance and share your work with us.
While you are here, I invite you to take the opportunity to view our Doudna Fine Arts Center
- truly a work of art. Our students in art, theatre arts and music (majors and non-majors alike!)
are learning, rehearsing and performing in this state-of-the-art facility. Of course, Doudna is
open to all students, as well as individuals throughout east-central Illinois, who wish to attend
quality concerts, musicals, exhibitions, lectures, recitals and other types of musical and theatrical
performances.
Eastern is an incredible institution of approximately 8,600 students, with more than 65 majors
and numerous minors and pre-professional programs. There are more than 175 recognized state
organizations and clubs representing the academic, social, service, cultural, athletic, religious and
special interests of our students.
Many of you are at that stage in your life when you’re thinking about life after high school. Eastern
Illinois University would love to be your first-choice university. With outstanding faculty and a
vibrant and friendly campus, it’s a university on the go! Come back for a visit anytime and let’s talk
about how EIU can help make your career dreams come true.
A MESSAGE FROM DAVID G. BOGGS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF BANDS AND DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC BANDS
Welcome to the 45th Annual Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band Festival! We are
incredibly excited to be able to host the PMB Festival again this year! I have had the pleasure
of attending this festival as a participating high school director, as a spectator, as an adjudicator
and now, as the festival host. One element has remained constant regardless of the role I was in.
EIU has always been, and continues to be, an outstanding educational institution with a fantastic
music program and one of the most hospitable universities I have ever visited! I hope that you will
observe the same dedication to education and music and experience the same hospitality I have
encountered every time I have stepped foot on this campus!
We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our talented and hard-working band
students today as their efforts culminate in fantastic marching band performances! Many, many
hours of hard work and dedication have gone into the preparation of these shows and we are
happy that our high school bands are here on the EIU campus today to demonstrate their skills.
We hope you enjoy EIU hospitality and experience being a part of the Panther Family! Thanks for
taking the time out of your busy schedules to support our young artists and their endeavors in the
marching arts! Have a great Panther Day!
EIU
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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Situated on 320 acres, EIU was founded in 1895 and originated as a teachers college, which speaks
to our strong commitment and passion to the field of education. If you talk to students, alumni,
faculty, and staff of Eastern Illinois University, before long you’ll start to notice a common theme:
family. When you attend Eastern, you’re doing more than just going to classes. You become part
of a family that supports each other, in good times and bad. Panther Pride doesn’t just have to
do with athletics or wearing a blue shirt, it has to do with supporting each other – academically,
personally, spiritually and sometimes even financially. Our impact can be local or global, but there
is no doubt we have reason to be proud of being in this family that has produced some of the most
impressive thinkers, workers, and leaders the state of Illinois has ever seen.
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT
We have a thriving department with outstanding faculty, facilities, and most importantly, students!
All music students work closely with a dedicated faculty of highly-skilled professional musicians and
educators who are committed to providing the utmost in personal attention for every student. As a
result, we have an outstanding record for job placements, and our graduates are respected leaders
in all fields of music.
The Department of Music enrolls approximately 150 undergraduate and graduate students and
is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. All undergraduate
programs share a common set of core courses, which include applied study on your primary
instrument or voice, ensembles, music theory, music history, and piano. From here each program
branches out to provide specialization in an area of interest. All music majors take weekly hour-
long lessons on their primary instrument or voice with a music faculty member, and all students
participate in ensembles every semester, many play in more than one. Students frequently
collaborate with one another in and out of the classroom, developing a spirit of cooperation and a
shared love of music.
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY BANDS
The EIU Bands have been serving the University and its students since 1927 through a variety of
ensemble experiences including 3 concert bands—Wind Symphony, Concert Band, Symphonic
Band—Basketball Pep Band, and the Panther Marching Band as well as 2 jazz big bands and 3
jazz combos. Students of all majors are welcome and encouraged to participate in the various EIU
bands. If you like to play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument, we have a place for you in
one of the bands at EIU!
MUSIC
SPEND A DAY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
EIU
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022
Join us to explore the Department of Music, tour campus, We have a thriving department with outstanding faculty,
rehearse with our outstanding ensembles, and meet with facilities, and most importantly, students!
faculty and students.
EIU music graduates are leaders in education and
Whether you wish to major in music or stay involved in performance, who have gone on to become successful
music while majoring in another field, this day is for you! teachers, ensemble directors, university educators, and
professional performers.
MUSIC EDUCATION
MUSIC PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
MUSIC PERFORMANCE - JAZZ DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER
600 LINCOLN AVE.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE - COMPOSITION CHARLESTON, IL 61920
BACHELOR OF ARTS
MUSIC@EIU.EDU
BACHELOR OF ARTS - AUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY 217-581-3010
www.eiu.edu/music/event_spend_a_day.php
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eiu.edu/music
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THANK YOU TO OUR PANEL OF
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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ADJUDICATORS.
Dr. Joseph Manfredo – Music Performance
Randy Isoda – Music Performance
Dr. Mark Ponzo – Music General Effect
Kevin McNulty – Visual Performance
Bob Medworth – Visual General Effect
Gary Smith – General Comments
Terence Mayhue – Percussion
Brandon Fink – Color Guard
HOW ARE BANDS CLASSIFIED AT THE PMB FESTIVAL?
Classification is based on a hybrid system which varies from year to year depending on the
natural breaks that occur when band and school enrollments are listed smallest to largest. IHSA
Music Classifications are used to divide ensembles into five different classifications (D, C, B, A,
AA). Ensembles are then divided by the natural breaks in band size. The IHSA classification and
band size is then averaged together in a .83:1 ratio (because of five IHSA classes and six band
classifications) and then classifications are formed. All classifications are within 1 point spread or
less therefore ensuring the fairest possible mathematical average between both IHSA classification
and band size classification.
HOW ARE BANDS SCORED?
Overall scoring for the Panther Marching Band Festival is 60% music and 40% visual. Each
Performance and General Effect Adjudicator will factor in 20% of the overall scoring total. Drumline
and Color Guard Adjudicator’s scores are not counted in the scoring of the bands for class
awards as they are already factored into the music and general effect scores. Each band receives
taped comments from all the adjudicators focusing on what areas are going well and what areas
to continue to try to improve and how to make those improvements. Music education is the
cornerstone of the PMB Festival’s philosophy.
WHAT AWARDS ARE OFFERED AT THE PMB FESTIVAL?
The following awards will be given in each Competitive Class: Class Ranking Trophy for the top
three band in each class, Best Music (highest combined music performance score), Best Visual
(highest visual performance score), Best General Effect (highest combined musical and visual
effect score), Best Percussion and Best Auxiliary awards. There will also be Best Soloist and Grand
Champion awards presented at both the Small (1A/2A/3A) and Large (4A/5A/6A) competitions.
EIU
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PANTHER
MARCHING
BAND MEMBER
FOR A DAY
NOVEMBER 12, 2022
8:30 AM - 3 PM
The Panther Marching Band invites Alumni Clock Tower. This free event
all high school students, grades 10- will culminate with a GREAT day of
12 to spend a day as part of the PMB memories!
Family!
REGISTER ONLINE BY MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 10, 2022.
This is a fun and exciting opportunity
to experience the game-day Go to go.eiu.edu/bandday to view a
rehearsal, performance and sample schedule and register today!
atmosphere of a college marching
band. Students spend the entire
day with the PMB from our morning
dress rehearsal; to our pre-game
tailgate performance; to halftime;
and to our postgame tradition at the
EIU
A MARCHING BAND COMPETITION IS VERY
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DIFFERENT FROM A SPORTING EVENT OR CONCERT.
There are different rules that we ask our audience to abide by, to help each band and audience
member get the best experience possible. We have provided a small list of Do’s and Don’ts that
will help ensure the enjoyment of all and will help the competition run as smooth as possible.
Do get to the show early to get a good Do find the positives in each band’s
seat. Sit as high and centered in the performance, and applaud their efforts.
bleachers as possible, so you can get the
full effect. Don’t make negative comments while
within ear-shot of other audience
Don’t save a large number of seats for members. You never know who is sitting
fans that are coming later. Seating is around you—it could be staff members,
“First-Come-First-Served”. parents, or siblings of the performers on
the field. If you must point out flaws, wait
Do wear your school colors proudly! until the drive home!
Don’t talk during ANY band’s Do applaud often. If the music moves
performance! you to show appreciation, show it! The
performers will feed off that energy, and
Do share and converse with those around will, in turn, give a better performance!
you (even those from other schools)
between bands. Don’t comment negatively on anyone’s
placement. Every band has worked hard
Don’t move around during a band’s and put in countless hours preparing for
performance. Wait until a performance the performance you just experienced.
has concluded, and the band is marching
off the field to leave the stands. Do enjoy the wonderful time and
experiences you will have today.
REMEMBER
The adjudicators are professionals who are doing their best to judge a very subjective activity.
EIU
2022 PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
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TIME PERFORMING ENSEMBLE CLASS
11:00 AM Oblong High School 1A
11:15 AM Carlyle CCUSD #1 1A
11:30 AM Hoopeston Area High School 2A
11:45 AM Maroa-Forsyth High School 2A
12:00 PM Blue Ridge High School 2A
12:15 PM Herscher High School 2A
12:45 PM Anna-Jonesboro Community High School 2A
1:00 PM LeRoy High School 2A
1:15 PM Casey-Westfield High School 2A
1:30 PM Break
2:00 PM Wesclin High School 3A
2:15 PM Jacksonville High School 3A
2:30 PM Rantoul Township High School 3A
2:45 PM Richland County High School 3A
3:00 PM Lincoln Community High School 3A
3:15 PM Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band
3:35 PM Class 1A, 2A and 3A Awards
4:00 PM Paris High School 4A
4:15 PM Carbondale Community High School 4A
4:30 PM Danville High School 4A
4:45 PM Mattoon High School 4A
5:00 PM Robinson High School 4A
5:15 PM Unity High School 4A
5:30 PM Newton Community High School 4A
5:45 PM Dinner Break
6:15 PM University High School 5A
6:30 PM Effingham High School 5A
6:45 PM East Peoria Community High School 5A
7:00 PM Break
7:15 PM Belleville Township High School West 6A
7:30 PM Belleville East High School 6A
7:45 PM Alton High School 6A
8:00 PM Edwardsville High School 6A
8:15 PM Granite City High School 6A
8:30 PM Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band
8:50 PM Class 4A, 5A and 6A Awards
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CLASS 1A
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HIGH SCHOOL NAME Oblong High School
BAND NAME Oblong Marching Panthers
SCHOOL COLORS Blue and Gold
PRINCIPAL Andy Julian
DIRECTORS Dillon Honn
STAFF Susan Ducommon
DRUM MAJORS Jacob Fiscus
TOTAL PERFORMERS 16
SHOW TITLE It Isn’t a Phase, Mom!
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Welcome to the Black Parade – My Chemical Romance, I Miss You –
Blink 182, Dear Maria, Count Me In – All Time Low
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Carlyle High School
BAND NAME Carlyle Marching Indians
SCHOOL COLORS Purple and Gold
PRINCIPAL Jered Weh
DIRECTORS Hope Watts
STAFF Sergio Cole, David Justice and Sean Harper
DRUM MAJORS Joye Zheng
TOTAL PERFORMERS 22
SHOW TITLE Splash of Color
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Gold on the Ceiling, Purple Haze, 99 Red Balloons
SOLOIST Malikai Salyers, trumpet
CLASS 2A
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Hoopeston Area High School
BAND NAME Hoopseston Area Marching Cornjerkers
SCHOOL COLORS Blue, White, and Red
PRINCIPAL John Klaber
DIRECTORS Brian Zielinski and Ashley Beauvois
STAFF Erika Lee, Adam Drake and Jacinda Shoot
DRUM MAJORS Emma Rayls and Anna Anderson
TOTAL PERFORMERS 38
SHOW TITLE An American PortraitEIU
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Maroa – Forsyth High School
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BAND NAME Marching Trojans
SCHOOL COLORS Blue and Gold
PRINCIPAL Brice Stewart
DIRECTORS Sarah Lidy
STAFF Sammy Kelm
DRUM MAJORS Logan Parker
TOTAL PERFORMERS 36
SHOW TITLE We Will Rock You
MUSICAL SELECTIONS We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody, Bicycle Race, Don’t Stop Me
Now, Somebody to Love, We are the Champions
SOLOIST Dathan Lidy – Voice, Symon McReynolds – Trumpet, Grace Allsup –
Vibraphone
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Blue Ridge High School
BAND NAME Marching Knights
SCHOOL COLORS Royal Blue/Silver
PRINCIPAL Brian Easter
DIRECTORS Christopher Mitchell
STAFF Angela Mitchell, Jacalyn Meisner and Tyler Maxwell
DRUM MAJORS Sydney Rausch
TOTAL PERFORMERS 32
SHOW TITLE Dear John
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Lady Madonna, Norwegian Wood, Revolution, Blackbird/I Am The
Walrus, Get Back, Hey Jude, The Long and Winding Road
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Herscher High School
BAND NAME Marching Tigers
SCHOOL COLORS Black and Gold
PRINCIPAL Brad Elliott
DIRECTORS Matt Cornwall
STAFF Stella Barrera, Katie Domalik, Katrina Cessna, Paulette Rife and
Caleb Lane
DRUM MAJORS Sophia Brozis
TOTAL PERFORMERS 36
SHOW TITLE Field of Dreams
MUSICAL SELECTIONS The Place Where Dreams Come True, Take Me Out to the Ball Game,
Stormy Weather, Blue Skies
SOLOIST Robeto Anaya – Horn, Savannah Strange – Clarinet, Jillian Fenton –
VocalEIU
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HIGH SCHOOL NAME Anna – Jonesboro High School
BAND NAME Marching Wildcats
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SCHOOL COLORS Blue and White
PRINCIPAL Brett Detering
DIRECTOR Rachel Norton
STAFF Will Brady, Mark Hasty and Makaila Smith
DRUM MAJORS Jaden Ebberts and Serena Hasty
TOTAL PERFORMERS 36
SHOW TITLE Angels and Demons
MUSICAL SELECTIONS The Battle Eternal, The Dark Brigade, Voices of Light, Dark vs Light
SOLOIST Cadence Black – Trumpet, Kosie Tripp – Bari Saxophone, Jaden
Ebberts – Clarinet, Brianna Brunner – Flute, Isabel Tehandon –
Alto Sax
HIGH SCHOOL NAME LeRoy High School
BAND NAME Marching Panthers
SCHOOL COLORS Maroon and Gold
PRINCIPAL Jeff Baughman
DIRECTORS Bridgette Wells
STAFF Kristin Smith and Haden McKenzie
DRUM MAJORS Lucy Thayn
TOTAL PERFORMERS 35
SHOW TITLE Bruno Mars
MUSICAL SELECTIONS 24K, Treasure, Locked Out of Heaven
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Casey – Westfield High School
BAND NAME Warriors
SCHOOL COLORS Purple and Gold
PRINCIPAL Jim Sullivan
DIRECTORS Brent Ritter
STAFF Becca Geffs and Dan Brickner
DRUM MAJORS Whitney Ritter
TOTAL PERFORMERS 53
SHOW TITLE Hope
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Don’t Stop Believin’, Rise Up, Stronger
SOLOIST Lanie Coffey – TrumpetEIU
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HIGH SCHOOL NAME Wesclin High School
BAND NAME Marching Warriors
SCHOOL COLORS Orange and Black
PRINCIPAL Jamey Rahm
DIRECTORS Luke Davis
STAFF Nathan Sickmeier, Heather Haegele, Megan Washburn
DRUM MAJORS Seslia Wolfe
TOTAL PERFORMERS 48
SHOW TITLE Trapped in Time
SOLOIST Joseph Biver – Alto Sax, Delaney Fark – Flute
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Jacksonville High School
BAND NAME Marching Crimsons
SCHOOL COLORS Red and White
PRINCIPAL Joey Dion
DIRECTORS Samantha Young and Erica Stewart (temporary Directors)
STAFF Samantha Young, Rachel Mansell and Tyler Carpenter
DRUM MAJORS Anne Karr and Ian Meek
TOTAL PERFORMERS 49
SHOW TITLE Secret Agents
MUSICAL SELECTIONS James Bond, Skyfall, Mission impossible
SOLOIST Emiliano Rivera – Trumpet and Lynden Large – Trombone
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Rantoul Township High School
BAND NAME Marching Eagles
SCHOOL COLORS Purple and Gold
PRINCIPAL Todd Wilson
DIRECTORS Jennifer Mandel
STAFF Amy Bock and John Vasquez
DRUM MAJORS Callie Luna and Justice Tolan
TOTAL PERFORMERS 50
SHOW TITLE The Greatest Showman
MUSICAL SELECTIONS The Greatest Show, This Is Me, Never Enough, From Now On
SOLOIST Arerie’yel Ellis – trumpet, Natre’ail Mahalick, Jera Sotero, and
Sara Perez – Color GuardEIU
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The Panther Marching Band is the sound and spirit of DOES MEMBERSHIP TAKE A LOT OF TIME?
Eastern Illinois University, and is one of its largest, most No. In fact, it probably takes much less time than your high
visible, and exciting organizations. school marching band. Rehearsals are held on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday, from 4-6 pm, and for 90 minutes on
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE BAND? game day.
Marching band is a great way to make lots of friends
quickly. Participation in the band and guard makes WHEN IS PRESEASON CAMP HELD?
you part of a powerful spirit organization on campus Preseason Camp is held the week before classes begin in the
and provides you the opportunity for leadership fall. The 2023 camp will be held Aug. 13-20.
development as well as personal growth.
ARE THERE AUDITIONS?
DO I HAVE TO BE A MUSIC MAJOR There is no audition for the wind players. Students interested
TO BE A MEMBER? in drum line and color guard are required to audition.
No. Approximately 64% of the Panther Marching Band
is comprised of non-music majors, representing every HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT PMB?
academic discipline offered at Eastern. We welcome Check out our website, join us at Member For a Day on
diversity, and enjoy members who are there because Nov. 12, 2022, or contact PMB Director David G. Boggs today
they love making music and supporting EIU! at dgboggs@eiu.edu.
A P P LY T O D AY AT M Y. E I U . E D U . eiu.edu/marching_bandEIU
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Richland County High School
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BAND NAME RCHS Marching Tigers
SCHOOL COLORS Orange & Black
PRINCIPAL Darrell Houchin
DIRECTORS Christopher Jones
STAFF Nancy Deimel, Jay Vaal, Warren Weitkamp and Keegan Tucker
DRUM MAJORS Jozalyn Houser
TOTAL PERFORMERS 53
SHOW TITLE A Matter of Time
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Clocks by Coldplay, Time of Your Life by Green Day, Yesterday by the
Beatles, Clocks (revised)
SOLOIST Kyle Rennier, alto saxophone
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Lincoln Community High School
BAND NAME Marching Railers
SCHOOL COLORS Red and Green
PRINCIPAL David Helm
DIRECTORS Nigel Range
STAFF Mackinze Carter and Jalen Franz
DRUM MAJORS Kylee Overton
TOTAL PERFORMERS 36
SHOW TITLE New World: A Journey of Hope
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Excerpts from Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 (The New World Symphony)
SOLOIST Soriana Springer – trumpet
SCHOOL NAME Eastern Illinois University
BAND NAME Panther Marching Band
PRESIDENT / PROVOST David Glassman / Jay Gatrell
DIRECTOR David Boggs
STAFF Cheyenne Brickner, Courtney St. John, Matt Chesner, Liz Walters
DRUM MAJORS Maura Daly, Karrin Estes and Haley Hsu
TOTAL PERFORMERS 102
SHOW TITLE Pregame Show / ‘Sing’
MUSICAL SELECTIONS EIU Fanfare, Eastern State March, EIU Fight Sing, Alma Mater, Hot Time,
War Chant, Salute to America, You Can’t Stop the Beat, We Don’t Talk
About Bruno, Let It Go!EIU
CLASS 4A
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HIGH SCHOOL NAME Paris High School
BAND NAME Beacon Brigade
SCHOOL COLORS Orange and Black
PRINCIPAL Mark Cox
DIRECTORS Dr. Kevin Pruiett and Jessica Hendrickson
STAFF Zach Casad, Haleigh Casad, Jonathon Boren and
Carleigh Tessereau
DRUM MAJORS Olivia Keys and Sammy Milam
TOTAL PERFORMERS 65
SHOW TITLE Ritual – Randall Standridge
SOLOIST Will Templeton – Baritone, Ian Theirl – Tenor Saxophone, Graham
Templeton – Baritone Saxophone, Ethan Vice – Alto Saxophone
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Carbondale Community High School
BAND NAME The Marching Terriers
SCHOOL COLORS Black and White
PRINCIPAL Ryan Thomas
DIRECTORS Gregory Townsend
STAFF Ashley Followell, Austin Browne, Deirdre Stokes, Jeremy Followell, Lorie
Trexler and Maddie Hughes
DRUM MAJORS Dow White and Calla Cheatwood
TOTAL PERFORMERS 59
SHOW TITLE Ritmo del Corazon (Rhythms of the Heart)
MUSICAL SELECTIONS I. Seno (Sinus), II. Aleteo (Flutter), III. Arritmia (Arrhythmia),
IV. Carreras (Racing)
SOLOIST Alecks Rhude – Mellophone
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Danville High School
BAND NAME Band of Vikings
SCHOOL COLORS Maroon and White
PRINCIPAL Ms. Tracy Cherry
DIRECTORS Ryan Krapf
STAFF Jillian Williford, Adam Owens, Josh Compton, Kelsey Lamb,
Sawn Brock
DRUM MAJORS Mirabella Biage
TOTAL PERFORMERS 53
SHOW TITLE I Don’t Want to Grow Up!!
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Cartoon by Paul Hart, Pure imagination by Leslie Bricusse, Famishius
Fantasticus by Michael Markowski
SOLOIST Rylan Anderson – Trombone, Alex Cosat – Soprano Saxophone,
Quentin Shelato – Alto Saxophone, Lillie Brown – TrumpetEIU
WHY JOIN OUR
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PMB FAMILY!
WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THE PANTHER MARCHING BAND?
PMB gives me a chance
to flex my musical
I felt so welcomed in my muscles while getting
first week at PMB camp – to spend time with
like I found a new family! awesome people.
Haley Hsu Jerrod Singleton
Drum Major Sousaphone
I chose EIU because it was
My favorite part of PMB affordable, not too close
is being surrounded by but not too far, and the
people who really care band really interested me.
about what we are doing It seemed like a family
here. here, and it is.
Christopher Cunnington Destiny Smith
Sousaphone Bass Drum
I love performing with
my fellow members
of PMB! It is such an Everyone in PMB is so
amazing feeling being high energy and has
part of a group that such a drive to challenge
brings traditions to life! themselves.
Brittany McMinn Erin Browne
Color Guard Color Guard
A P P LY T O D AY AT M Y. E I U . E D U . eiu.edu/marching_bandEIU
THE FOLLOWING PMB MEMBERS ARE ALUMNI
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FROM BANDS VISITING HERE TODAY!
ALTON HIGH SCHOOL Logan Webster
BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL WEST Marlee Hafley
BLUE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Morgan Drozs, Kallee Steinkamp
CASEY-WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Caitlin Cox
CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL Jay Dawson, Cory Meadows, Elizabeth Walters
DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Karrin Estes, Nevaeh Smith, Izzy Williams
EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL Erin Browne, Brandon Duncan, Stormy Durkin,
Jada Parsley, Elizabeth Rickfelder
HERSCHER HIGH SCHOOL Abby Lowenstrom
MATTOON HIGH SCHOOL Macayle Miller
NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL Emily Ross, Bailey Traxler
OBLONG HIGH SCHOOL Allyson Turner, Carmen Worchester
PARIS HIGH SCHOOL Levi Happ, Kacey Newhart, Emma Scott
ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL Amelia Winters
RICHLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Kalli Hinterscher, Garrett Wright
UNITY HIGH SCHOOL Brandon Bates, Taylor Cloud, Carli Keller,
Nolan Miller, Konnor Orwick
PARTICIPATION IN MARCHING BAND HELPS STUDENTS
BECOME SO MUCH MORE THAN BETTER MUSICIANS.
Using data and scales from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Dr. David
Healy from Boston College compared the college engagement of members of 20 different
college marching bands with data from the same colleges from non-marching band members.
Comparing data from marching band members and non-marching band members, he found
the following:
+ College Marching Band students are more of a different race or ethnicity as well as
likely than non-band students to work students who are very different in terms of
with faculty members on activities other their religious beliefs, political opinions, or
than coursework including committees, personal values
orientation, and student life activities.
+ College Marching Band students are also
+ College Marching Band students are more likely than their non-band peers to
more likely than their non-band peers to examine the strengths and weaknesses of
participate in a community-based project their own views on a topic or issue, try to
(e.g. service learning) as part of a course. better understand someone else’s views
by imagining how an issue looks from his
+ College Marching Band students are
or her perspective, and learn something
more likely than their non-band peers to
that changed the way they understand an
have serious conversations with students
issue or concept.EIU
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Mattoon High School
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BAND NAME Mattoon Pride of the Greenwave Marching Band
SCHOOL COLORS Green and Gold
PRINCIPAL Richard Stuart
DIRECTORS Justin Hunt
STAFF Chris Keniley, Courtney St. John, Allison Lawrence and Mac Beadles
DRUM MAJORS Haley Gordon, Jordyn Himes and Reeze Delmer Bok
TOTAL PERFORMERS 55
SHOW TITLE X Marks the Spot
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Where’s the Treasure?, Swashbuckling Pirates, Pirate’s Lament, Where’s
the Treasure? (reprise)
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Robinson High School
BAND NAME Marching Maroons
SCHOOL COLORS Maroon and White
PRINCIPAL Victoria McDonald
DIRECTORS Dan Brickner
STAFF Chris Jansen, Paige Dill and Garrison Reed
DRUM MAJORS Joe Quick
TOTAL PERFORMERS 56
SHOW TITLE Something Sinister this Way Comes
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Unity High School
BAND NAME Unity Marching Rockets
SCHOOL COLORS Maroon and White
PRINCIPAL Phil Morrision
DIRECTORS Jerry Cardiff
STAFF Kryslin Sharp
DRUM MAJORS Ellen Ping and Anna Polonus
TOTAL PERFORMERS 64
SHOW TITLE Fantastic
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Part 1 – Mickey The Sorcerer, Part 2 – Princess Medlet (Part Of Your World,
Beauty and the Beast) and Part 3 – Night On Bald Mountain, Finale!
SOLOIST Abigayl Ray – Trumpet, August Niehaus – TrumpetEIU
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Newton Community High School
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BAND NAME Newton Marching Eagles
SCHOOL COLORS Blue and Orange
PRINCIPAL Beth Probst
DIRECTORS Brian Ridlen and Jeffrey Finley
STAFF Kristie Finley, Elise Wright, Cheyenne Brickner, John Johnson, Sydney
Zumbahlen and Caitlin Ochs
DRUM MAJORS Morgan Buerster and Emma Nadler
TOTAL PERFORMERS 83
SHOW TITLE Twisted Love
MUSICAL SELECTIONS ILY – Surf Mesa Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics; Theme from Romeo and
Juliet – Tchaikovsky; Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi; Can’t Take My
Eyes Off of You – Frankie Valli
SOLOIST Adam Zumbahlen – Trombone, Abbie Fitzmaurize – Flute, Issac Street –
Mellophone, Wesley Britton – Trombone
CLASS 5A
HIGH SCHOOL NAME University High School
BAND NAME Marching Pioneers
SCHOOL COLORS Green & Gold
PRINCIPAL Andrea Markert
DIRECTORS Jason Landes
STAFF Regan Baxter, Lauren Bobarsky and Jenny Clapper
DRUM MAJORS Cana Brooks, Gabe Floyd and Mallory Leonard
TOTAL PERFORMERS 85
SHOW TITLE Steampunk
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Funeral for a Friend – Elton John, Ah – Ha! – Imogen Heap, Romantic
Symphony – Howard Hanson, Ka: Battlefield – Cirque du Soleil
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Effingham High School
BAND NAME Red Regiment
SCHOOL COLORS Red, White, Green
PRINCIPAL Kurt Roberts
DIRECTORS Trent Mason and Logan Andrews
STAFF Cheyenne Brickner, Garrison Reed, Brandon McDaniels, Justin Wheeler
and Erin Browne
DRUM MAJORS Evan Zhao, Ella Macklin, and Sydney Nelson
TOTAL PERFORMERS 67
SHOW TITLE Nevermore
MUSICAL SELECTIONS The Raven, Annabel Lee, The Tell – Tale Heart, Masque of the Red Death
SOLOIST Morgan Cekander – MellophoneEIU
HIGH SCHOOL NAME East Peoria Community High School
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BAND NAME East Peoria Community High School Marching Band
SCHOOL COLORS Maroon and Gold
PRINCIPAL Ms. Khassandrae Brown
DIRECTORS Adam Schneblin and Kyle Newgard
STAFF Jessi Rogers, Andrew Harvey, Zack Hogan and Bri Haas
DRUM MAJORS Sidney Draksler, Abby Lusch and Maya Roy
TOTAL PERFORMERS 69
SHOW TITLE Mountain of Dragons
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Mountain of Dragons by Steven Reineke
SOLOIST Sidney Draksler – Soprano Saxophone, Ben Osborne – Trombone, Susie
Sampson, Avery Hale and Bailey Lusch – Guard
CLASS 6A
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Belleville Township High School West
BAND NAME Marching Maroons
SCHOOL COLORS Maroon & White
PRINCIPAL Rich Mertens
DIRECTORS Michael Pond – Jones and Scott Wilson
STAFF Robin Bender, Lucas Mueller, Andre Sonner and Kari Wattles
DRUM MAJORS Liz Stock and Lillian Averbeck
TOTAL PERFORMERS 110
SHOW TITLE The Green Light
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Blue Rondo a la Turk – Dave Brubeck, Second Prelude – George
Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue – George Gershwin, Green Light – Lorde,
Betty Boop – Charlie Puth, Young and Beautiful – Lana Del Rey
SOLOIST Ava Weir – Piano, Mira Deeke – Saxophone, Karina Herrera –
Mellophone, Race Brighton – Sousaphone, Colin Martin – Trumpet
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Belleville East High School
BAND NAME Marching Lancers
SCHOOL COLORS Navy and Columbia Blue
PRINCIPAL Josh Lane
DIRECTORS Mark A. Tessereau and Timothy Hassall
STAFF David Vittetoe, Dan Smithiger, Ellie Mueller, Evan Ortiz, Bryan White,
Julia Donato, Carleigh Tessereau, Hanna Crask, Grace Reuter
DRUM MAJORS Elijah Cameron, Hannah Gingrich and Sidonia Reynolds
TOTAL PERFORMERS 174
SHOW TITLE After Dark
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Midnight – Coldplay, Moon Dance – Martin Ellerby, Moon Dance – Van
Morrison, Two Seconds to Midnight – Alan Baylock
SOLOIST Wrynn Clarke – Soprano Saxophone; Alex DeGroot – Guitar; Bobby
Borgstede – TromboneEIU
CONNECT WITH US TO LEARN
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MORE ABOUT THE EIU PANTHER
MARCHING BAND
Go to go.eiu.edu/bandwindow or text PMB
to 217-408-0517 to get up-to-speed with all
things PMB.
We’d love to show you around.
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FOR OUR LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS. EIU.PMB
For further information
16 - 22 On the campus contact: Rebecca Johnson
Camp Director at
jul. of Eastern easternmusiccamp@eiu.edu
Illinois University. or visit:
eiu.edu/music/emc_main.php
eiu.edu/music/emc_main.php
ILMEA All-State
(Peoria) musicians
receive an
automatic $100
scholarship
BAND - PIANO - JAZZ
STRINGS - CHOIR
MUSICAL THEATREEIU
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Alton High School
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BAND NAME Marching 100
SCHOOL COLORS Red, Gray, Black
PRINCIPAL Mike Bellm
DIRECTORS Blake Korte and Chuck Willard
STAFF Emily Goff, Eric Kennington, Sudki Abdullah, Chris Jarden, Jamar Pugh,
Chuck Willard, Abigail Stephens, Julianna Swanson, Brytani Smith and
Jarod Garcia
DRUM MAJORS Meredith Rulo, Brody Macias and Johnathon Ridgley
TOTAL PERFORMERS 105
SHOW TITLE Moving Forward
SOLOIST James Paris – Tenor Sax, Keyser Butler – Baritone Saxophone, Spencer
Leonard – Tenor Saxophone, Brody Macias – Violin, Melanie Parker –
Flute, Erieanna McBride – Trumpet
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Edwardsville High School
BAND NAME Edwardsville Marching Tigers
SCHOOL COLORS Orange and Black
PRINCIPAL Steve Stuart
DIRECTORS Ryan Lipscomb and Dean Anderson
STAFF Zachary Barber, Leah Booker, Robert Jordan, Mack Groh, Ben Lanier,
Julielle Bowman, Evan Kern, Cole Grimsley, Angela Potter, Brandon
Hokeness and Adam Schroeder
DRUM MAJORS Lillian Armstrong, Kaylah Cooper, Jaden Hernandez and Amber Smith
TOTAL PERFORMERS 127
SHOW TITLE To Describe Her...
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Pianos by Danny Elfman, I Forget by Danny Elfman, Waltz No. 2 by
[Dmitri Shostakovich, Reflection by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel
SOLOIST Sammi Haar – Flute, Carson Smejkal – Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Aidan
Seemiller – Tenor Saxophone, Sarah Brase – FluteEIU
HIGH SCHOOL NAME Granite City High School
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BAND NAME Marching Warriors
SCHOOL COLORS Black and White
PRINCIPAL Daren DePew
DIRECTORS Wyatt Roberds and Jaida Brockman
STAFF Charles Mitchell, Stephanie Mullen, Ray Fears, Dan Smithiger, Cristiano
Cabrera, Ryley Quayle, Julian Cabrera, Madai Enriquez, Patrick Slifer and
Jacob Cowley
DRUM MAJORS Triskya Augustin, Brennen Foote, Nick Branding, and Isaiah Tebbe
TOTAL PERFORMERS 115
SHOW TITLE Time Waits for No Man
MUSICAL SELECTIONS Time Waits for No Man
SOLOIST Isaiah Tebbe – Sheriff, Nick Branding – Outlaw, Ingrid Galeana –
Damsel, the Mellophone Section, the Baritone Duet consisting of
Victoria Robinson and Karlie Scarborough, the Small Ensemble and
Graciela Frias – Color Guard
SCHOOL NAME Eastern Illinois University
BAND NAME Panther Marching Band
PRESIDENT / PROVOST David Glassman / Jay Gatrell
DIRECTOR David Boggs
STAFF Cheyenne Brickner, Courtney St. John, Matt Chesner, Liz Walters
DRUM MAJORS Maura Daly, Karrin Estes and Haley Hsu
TOTAL PERFORMERS 102
SHOW TITLE Pregame Show / ‘Sing’
MUSICAL SELECTIONS EIU Fanfare, Eastern State March, EIU Fight Sing, Alma Mater, Hot Time,
War Chant, Salute to America, You Can’t Stop the Beat, We Don’t Talk
About Bruno, Let It Go!EIU
UPCOMING EVENTS AT EIU
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PANTHER MARCHING BAND CONCERT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022, 2:00 PM
Come join us at our fall concert featuring music from the 2022 fall season. Music selections will include our
Pre-Game Show; our ‘Sing’ Show; Music of Top Gun Show; Halloween Show; and ‘Americana’! Also featured
are the members of the PMB Color Guard and Drumline along with some special musical segments from the
PMB Hornline. You won’t want to miss this exciting display of ‘Sight and Sound’ as the PMB takes the stage
in Dvorak Hall!
All high school band students are eligible to receive 2 free tickets to the Panther Marching Band LIVE in
Concert. Just e-mail Professor David Boggs at dgboggs@eiu.edu to reserve your tickets.
WIND SYMPHONY AND CONCERT BAND
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022, 7:30 PM
Join us for an evening of American music, which will center around patriotic favorites as well as masterworks
for the band medium, many of which celebrate American themes, ideals, and influential leaders in our
history.
All high school band students are eligible to receive 2 free tickets to any EIU Wind Symphony concert. Just
e-mail Dr. Alicia Neal at amneal2@eiu.edu to reserve your tickets.
PANTHER MARCHING BAND MEMBER FOR A DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
The Panther Marching Band invites all high school students, grades 10-12 to spend a day as part of the
PMB Family! This is a fun and exciting opportunity to experience the game-day rehearsal, performance and
atmosphere of a college marching band. Students spend the entire day with the PMB from our morning
dress rehearsal; to our pre-game tailgate performance; to halftime; and to our postgame tradition at the
Alumni Clock Tower. This free event will culminate with a GREAT day of memories!
Register online by Monday, November 10, 2022. Go to eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php to view a
sample schedule and register.
2023 ANNUAL EIU JAZZ FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 10-11, 2023
The 63rd Annual EIU Jazz Festival will be held on February 10-11, 2023. The festival will open on Friday,
February 10th, with a concert featuring the EIU Jazz Ensemble and guest performer, Randy Brecker. On
Saturday, February 11th, visiting bands will perform, compete, and participate in clinics presented by our
guest artists, adjudicators, and EIU Jazz Faculty. Festival participants and audience members will also be
treated to a midday performance by the guest artists.
Additional information can be found at eiu.edu/music/events_jazzfestival.php.
WIND SYMPHONY AND FACULTY SHOWCASE CONCERT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023, 7:30 PM
Have you heard the EIU Music Faculty perform? This is your chance! Check out this fun concert, which
features the EIU Wind Symphony and the EIU Music Faculty. This is a great chance to hear some of our best
student instrumentalists along with our world-class music faculty in one concert. Don’t miss it!
All high school band students are eligible to receive 2 free tickets to any EIU Wind Symphony concert. Just
e-mail Dr. Alicia Neal at amneal2@eiu.edu to reserve your tickets.EIU
UNIVERSITY BANDS
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EIU WIND SYMPHONY
The Wind Symphony is the “flagship” ensemble of the band program at Eastern, consisting of approximately
50 of our finest brass, woodwind and percussion performers by audition. This ensemble performs significant
literature for winds that is drawn from the major masterworks of the repertoire for the modern wind band,
including chamber literature. The Wind Symphony is also actively involved in the commissioning of new
works for wind band as well as exploring new approaches to programming/performing.
EIU CONCERT BAND
The Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble of approximately 70 musicians, both music majors and non-
majors, dedicated to broadening the artistic level and interest of its members while performing the music of
artistic and historical significance. The ensemble performs 2-3 concerts in both the fall and spring semesters.
EASTERN SYMPHONIC BAND
The Eastern Symphonic Band consists of approximately 50-60 woodwind, brass, and percussion players. This
ensemble only meets one night per week, so the time commitment is minimal. Made up of mostly non-music
majors, a few community members, and some music education majors playing secondary instruments, this
group provides a wonderful performance outlet for non-music majors with a minimal time commitment.
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
PANTHER BASKETBALL BAND
Comprised of both music majors and non-majors, supports the Panther Basketball teams through spirited
and quality entertainment. There is no audition to participate. Rehearsals begin in October for this ensemble
and performance responsibilities continue through the first half of spring semester.
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
PANTHER MARCHING BAND
The Panther Marching Band is the most visible of all the bands at Eastern. It meets in the fall semester and
is open to all students. This exciting musical showcase traditionally performs for all home football games,
one away game, high schools, contests, and pep rallies. Members of the PMB enjoy a unique sense of
recognition and respect on campus. Participation is open to all wind and percussion instrumentalists and
standard auxiliary units, including drum majors and guard. The style of the band is unique to college bands
in that it is a blend of contemporary and traditional music arrangements and drill design. The PMB utilizes
a multiple show concept including a traditional pre-game show as well as two to three different half-time
shows throughout the season.
For more information on any of the bands, please visit eiu.edu/music or call the University Bands Office at
(217) 581-2312.
EIUBANDS @EIUBANDS EIUBANDS EIUBANDSEIU
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CONCESSION PRICES
CONCESSION STAND COOK OUT (TENT)
HOT DOG $3.50 HAMBURGER $5.00
CHEESE DOG $4.00 CHEESEBURGER $5.50
NACHO AND CHEESE $3.50 BRATWURST $5.00
EXTRA CHEESE $4.00 *HAMBURGER MEAL $8.50
POPCORN $2.50 *CHEESEBURGER MEAL $9.00
CHIPS
$1.50 *BRATWURST MEAL $8.50
CANDY
$2.00 CHIPS $1.50
SODA $3.00 $5.00 SODA $3.50
GATORADE $3.00 GATORADE $3.00
WATER $2.00 WATER $2.00
COFFEE $2.00
*Meal Includes Chips and Drink
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CORPORATE SPONSORS
In addition to our service organizations, the Panther Eastern Illinois University and the Panther Marching
Marching Band is grateful for the contributions of: Band would like to thank the following individuals
and corporations for their support of the 45th Annual
Eastern Illinois University Department of Music Panther Marching Band Festival:
Eastern Illinois University Department of
Intercollegiate Athletics The Music Shoppe
Eastern Illinois University Facilities Planning and Sign Appeal
Management
Eastern Illinois University Marketing and Creative THANK YOU
Services
The Panther Marching Band appreciates the support
Campus Scheduling of the following fraternal music organizations on
Campus Security campus:
Chad Franks, Graphic Designer
Christy Kilgore-Hadley, Creative Director of Kappa Kappa Psi
Marketing and Creative Services Phi Mu Alpha
Dr. Shellie Gregorich, Department of Music Chair Tau Beta Sigma
Stacy Butler, Administrative Aide
THE PANTHER MARCHING BAND WOULD LIKE
Dr. Alicia Neal, Director of Bands TO WISH THE VERY BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF
Cheyenne Brickner, Festival Logistics THE PERFORMERS AND BANDS IN TODAY’S
Matt Chesner, Graduate Assistant FESTIVAL!
Elizabeth Walters, PMB Uniforms
Matt Piescinski, AnnouncerEIU
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35TH
ANNUAL EIU
HIGH SCHOOL
HONOR BAND
FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022
8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Join EIU Director of Bands Dr. Alicia Neal and 55-65 of the best high school band
students around Illinois and Indiana at EIU for a day of rehearsals, masterclasses, a
faculty recital, and a culminating concert.
Participating students will receive audition for All-State, alternative
lunch, a T-shirt, and all instruction and audition material will be provided.
materials for only $25/student. All-
State students from the 2021-2022 VIDEO SUBMISSIONS AND
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE
academic year pay only $10. DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28.
To be considered for participation Go to go.eiu.edu/hshonorband to
each student must submit an online read more about the festival and how
audition video and a brief online to submit an audition video.
application. The video audition
procedure is identical to the Illinois
All-State audition submission, and
using the same audition video is
encouraged. For those who did notEIU
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Today, your hard work pays off.
Congratulations to all the
bands competing today.
From all of us at The Music Shoppe,
we hope your show starts off
on the left foot.
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