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Limestone Community High School Bands
Recent Events and Activities
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Previous Years’ Events
May 2025
Monday 19
Competition Meeting
6:00 pmMeeting begins
Monday 19
Marching Band Kick-off
Marching Band
6:00‑7:30 pmPractice
Wednesday 21
Marching Band Forms due
Marching Band
Google Form
Filling out the Google form reserves your student's place in the show.
Contact the Directors or the Booster Treasurer if you have any questions.
June 2025
Monday 2
Marching Band Fee #1 due ($100)
Marching Band
Contact the Directors or the Booster Treasurer if you have any questions.
July 2025
Tuesday 1
Marching Band Fee #2 ($100)
Marching Band
Contact the Directors or the Booster Treasurer if you have any questions.
Monday 7
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
6:00‑8:00 pmRehearsal
Tuesday 8
Rehearsal
Marching Band
9:00‑11:00 amRehearsal
(no Color Guard)
Tuesday 8
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
6:00‑8:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 10
Rehearsal
Marching Band
9:00‑11:00 amRehearsal
(no Color Guard)
Monday 14
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
6:00‑8:00 pmRehearsal
Tuesday 15
Rehearsal
Marching Band
9:00‑11:00 amRehearsal
(no Color Guard)
Tuesday 15
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
6:00‑8:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 17
Rehearsal
Marching Band
9:00‑11:00 amRehearsal
(no Color Guard)
Monday 21 - Friday 25
Pre-Band Camp
Marching Band
8:00 am‑12:00 pmRehearsal
Color Guard on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. (Monday & Wednesday 12:30-4:30)
Monday 21
Pre-Band Camp - Color Guard
Color Guard
12:30‑4:30 pmRehearsal
Wednesday 23
Pre-Band Camp - Color Guard
Color Guard
12:30‑4:30 pmRehearsal
Monday July 28 - Friday August 1
Band Camp
Marching Band
8:00 am‑12:00 pmRehearsal
12:00‑1:00 pmLunch (on your own)
1:00‑4:30 pmRehearsal
Tuesday 29
Marching Band Pool Party
Marching Band
6:00‑8:00 pmPool Party
Limestone Pool
Thursday 31
Kona Ice
Marching Band
12:00‑1:00 pmKona Ice
The Band Boosters will purchase a Kona Ice for each band member (and staff).
After the band is served, friends and family are welcome to purchase from Kona Ice, as well.
August 2025
Friday 1
Marching Band Fee #3 due ($75)
Marching Band
Contact the Directors or the Booster Treasurer if you have any questions.
Friday 1
Marching Band Cookout
Marching Band
6:00‑8:00 pmCookout
Reader Park
Hollis Park District
6731 South Hollis Road, Peoria, IL 61607
Saturday 2
Uniform Fittings
Marching Band
9:00‑10:30 amSeniors
10:30 am‑12:00 pmJuniors
1:00‑2:30 pmSophomores
2:30‑4:00 pmFreshman
Band Room
More Info (2024)
(Color Guard fittings were earlier.)
Monday 4
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
6:00‑8:00 pmRehearsal
Tuesday 5
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Tuesday 5
Competition Meeting
6:00‑7:00 pmMeeting
Band Room
Thursday 7
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Monday 11
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Tuesday 12
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 14
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Monday 18
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Tuesday 19
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 21
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Friday 22
Blue & White Game
Marching Band
Please note: The timing of this event is variable, based on the Football activities, weather, et cetera. Please remain flexible.
Performance Video
Monday 25
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Monday 25
Booster meeting Date Changed
7:00 pmMeeting begins
Cafeteria
Tuesday 26
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 28
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
September 2025
Monday 1
Marching Band Fee #4 due ($75)
Marching Band
Contact the Directors or the Booster Treasurer if you have any questions.
Monday 1
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Tuesday 2
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 4
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Friday 5
Football game
Marching Band
5:45 pmCall time
6:40 pmWarm-up (half uniform)
Pre-show (Fight Song) and halftime performance times will vary depending on the football game, weather, et cetera.
Performance Video
Saturday 6
Washington Competition
Marching Band
2:00 pmRehearsal
3:00 pmLoad trailers
3:45 pmLeave for Washington
4:15 pmArrive at Washington
 Eat, Watch bands, Use restroom, et cetera
5:15 pmGet into Uniform
6:15 pmWalk to Warm-up
6:30 pmWarm-up
7:20 pmLeave Warm-up
7:42 pmPerformance
8:00 pmOut of Uniform
 Watch bands
9:15 pmAwards
9:45 pmLeave for LCHS
10:15 pmArrive at LCHS
Washington High School
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
Printable Itinerary
Event Website
Performance Video
Monday 8
Booster meeting
7:00 pmMeeting begins
Cafeteria
Tuesday 9
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 11
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Friday 12
Football game
Marching Band
6:15 pmCall time
Performance Video
Saturday 13
Limestone Field Competition
Marching Band
12:30 pmStudents arrive
1:00 pmBus Greeter and Band Guide meeting (Teachers Lot)
3:15 pmMadrigal Singers perform
3:30 pmFirst band in Competition
5:30 pmDrum Majors & Section Leaders to front track for A/AA awards
5:45 pmA/AA Awards
6:45 pmGet into Uniform
7:20 pmWarm-up
8:00 pmPerformance
8:15 pmDrum Majors & Section Leaders to front track for AAA/AAAA awards
8:30 pmAAA/AAAA Awards
8:45 pmGet out of Uniform
9:00 pmClean up the ground (by Section)
10:00 pmDismissal (when released)
Performance Video
Sunday 14
Color Guard Homecoming class for 7th & 8th graders
Color Guard
1:00‑4:00 pmRehearsal
Come and learn the Color Guard routine. Additional rehearsal on Sept. 23. Then join the LCHS Color Guard & Band during the Homecoming game on September 26.
Questions? Contact Tiffany at colorguard@limestone310.org.
Monday 15
Perfect Pastries orders due
Monday 15
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Note: Monday rehearsal
Tuesday 16
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Note: Tuesday rehearsal
Wednesday 17
LaGondola Food Night Date Changed
Will be at a later date, more info as it's available
Thursday 18
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Saturday 20
All-day Rehearsal
Marching Band
9:00 am‑4:00 pmRehearsal
Lunch is on your own.
Monday 22
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Tuesday 23
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑7:00 pmHomecoming Rehearsal with Grade Schools
7:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 25
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Friday 26
Homecoming Parade
Marching Band
1:45 pmSchool Dimissed
3:15 pmWarm Up for Parade
3:55 pmMove to Parade Starting Line
4:00 pmParade Starts
5:15 pmParade Ends. Students are free until call (go get food, go home, etc.)
NOTE: If you’d prefer to keep your student on campus, the Homecoming Tailgate (which requires a ticket purchase) starts at 5:00 pm and provides food. The band room will be open for those who’d prefer to eat on campus but NOT go to the Tailgate.
Parade Video
Drumline Cadence video
Friday 26
Homecoming Football game
Marching Band
5:15 pmCall time
Pregame Combined Bands
Fight Song
Cheerleader Halftime Performance
Performance Video (Wide)
Monday 29
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Tuesday 30
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
October 2025
Thursday 2
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Thursday 2
Perfect Pastries deliver
4:00‑6:00 pmPick-up
Friday 3
Community Performance
Marching Band
5:15 pmWarm-up and pictures
6:00 pmPresentation of Seniors
6:05 pmStretch and Strength Challenge
6:20 pmBasics presentation
6:30 pmPercussion demonstration
6:35 pmPresentation of Staff
6:40 pmBooster presentation
6:45 pmFull Run
6:55 pmThank Yous
7:00 pmFight Song
Performance Video (Wide)
Monday 6
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Note: Monday rehearsal
Tuesday 7
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Note: Tuesday rehearsal
Thursday 9
Portillo's Community Night
5:00‑8:00 pmPortillo's Peoria (4412 N. Rockwood Drive)
Flyer required for in-store orders
Thursday 9
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Saturday 11
ISU Marching Band Championships
Marching Band
6:00 amDress (half uniform) and load buses
6:30 amLeave for ISU
7:30 amArrive at ISU
 Restrooms and Unload
8:10 amLeave for Warm-up
9:06 amLeave Warm-up
9:16 amArrive at gate
9:26 amPerformance
9:45 amGroup picture
9:46 amBack to buses, out of uniform
11:04 amAwards and 1A/2A Finals announcement
11:24 amLunch ($) and watch 3A/4A bands
1:44 pm3A/4AAwards
2:04 pmWatch 5A/6A bands and Dinner ($)
6:16 pmWatch Big Red Marching Machine
6:30 pmBack to buses and load up
7:00 pmDepart ISU
8:00 pmArrive at LCHS
Illinois State Universit
Hancock Stadium
211 N Main St.
Normal, IL 61761
ISU clear bag policy: 12x6x12" bag, small clutches or purses, and 1-gallon ZipLoc bags allowed
Competition Website
Performance Video
Monday 13
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Monday 13
Booster meeting
7:00 pmMeeting begins
Cafeteria
Tuesday 14
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 16
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Friday 17
Football game
Marching Band
6:00 pmCall time
Senior Night
Performance Video
Saturday 18
Dunlap Competition
Marching Band
2:00 pmRehearsal at Limestone
3:00 pmLoad trailers
3:30 pmLeave for Dunlap
4:15 pmRestrooms, Eat, Watch bands
5:15 pmGet into uniform
5:45 pmLeave for Warm-up
6:00 pmWarm-up
6:30 pmLeave Warm-up
6:45 pmPerformance
7:15 pmGet out of uniform. Head back to stadium
8:15 pmAwards
8:45 pmLeave for LCHS
9:30 pmArrive at LCHS
Performance Time changed to 6:45
Dunlap High School
IMPORTANT: Performance time moved up 30 minutes to 6:45 to hopefully beat the rain.
Competition Website
Performance Video
Monday 20
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
5:30‑6:00 pmRifle Practice
6:00‑8:00 pmFull Color Guard Rehearsal
Tuesday 21
Rehearsal
Marching Band
6:00‑9:00 pmRehearsal
Thursday 23
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
6:00‑8:30 pmRehearsal
Friday 24 - Saturday 25
Bands of America - Indianapolis
Marching Band
 Students bring luggage with them to school
10/24 2:25 pmRehearsal
10/24 2:45 pmStudents move equipment to loading area after class
10/24 3:10 pmLoad buses
10/24 5:15 pmStop for break at Spring Creek Welcome Center
10/24 5:30 pmResume trip
10/24 7:30 pm ETArrive at hotel
 Dinner, Check into rooms
10/24 9:30 pm ETLights out
  
10/25 6:00 am ETWake-up call and hotel breakfast
10/25 7:30 am ETDrive (in uniform) to stadium
10/25 7:45 am ETArrive at stadium. Grab instruments & props. Prep to leave.
10/25 8:35 am ETHead to Warm-up
10/25 9:45 am ETPerformance
10/25 10:00 am ETGroup picture
10/25 10:15 am ETWalk back to buses
10/25 10:45 am ETWatch bands, get souvenirs, eat ($$), enjoy!
10/25 3:30 pm ETAwards
10/25 4:00 pm ETLoad buses
10/25 5:00 pm ETLeave Stadium for Champaign
10/25 5:30 pmDinner ($$) in 2300 block of Prospect St.
10/25 6:45 pmLeave for LCHS
10/25 8:15 pmArrive at LCHS
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
Hotel: Wyndham Indianapolis Airport
2544 Executive Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Reminder: Indianapolis is in the Eastern time zone (one hour ahead).
Students will NOT have time to go home after school. Bring your luggage for the weekend in the morning.
Performance Video