Limestone Community High School Bands
Upcoming Events and Activities
(All events, dates, and times subject to change)
Printable Tentative Schedule – Full Band
Printable Tentative Schedule – Color Guard
October 2025
Saturday 18
Dunlap Competition
Marching Band
| 2:00 pm | Rehearsal at Limestone |
| 3:00 pm | Load trailers |
| 3:30 pm | Leave for Dunlap |
| 4:15 pm | Restrooms, Eat, Watch bands |
| 5:15 pm | Get into uniform |
| 5:45 pm | Leave for Warm-up |
| 6:00 pm | Warm-up |
| 6:30 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 6:45 pm | Performance |
| 7:15 pm | Get out of uniform. Head back to stadium |
| 8:15 pm | Awards |
| 8:45 pm | Leave for LCHS |
| 9:30 pm | Arrive 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.
Monday 20
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Tuesday 21
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 23
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Friday 24 - Saturday 25
Bands of America - Indianapolis
Marching Band
| Students bring luggage with them to school | |
| 10/24 2:25 pm | Students move equipment to loading area after class |
| 10/24 2:45 pm | Students move equipment to loading area after class |
| 10/24 3:10 pm | Load buses |
| 10/24 5:15 pm | Stop for dinner (provided) at Spring Creek Welcome Center |
| 10/24 6:00 pm | Resume trip |
| 10/24 8:00 pm ET | Arrive at hotel |
| Check into rooms with uniform bags, hats, gloves, and shoes | |
| 10/24 9:30 pm ET | Lights out |
| 10/25 6:30 am ET | Wake-up call and hotel breakfast |
| 10/25 7:30 am ET | Drive (in uniform) to stadium |
| 10/25 7:45 am ET | Arrive at stadium. Grab instruments & props. Prep to leave. |
| 10/25 8:35 am ET | Head to Warm-up |
| 10/25 9:45 am ET | Performance |
| 10/25 10:00 am ET | Group picture |
| 10/25 10:15 am ET | Walk back to buses |
| 10/25 10:45 am ET | Watch bands, get souvenirs, eat ($$), enjoy! |
| 10/25 3:30 pm ET | Awards |
| 10/25 4:00 pm ET | Load buses |
| 10/25 5:00 pm ET | Leave Stadium for Champaign |
| 10/25 6:15 pm | Dinner ($$) in 2300 block of Prospect St. |
| 10/25 7:30 pm | Leave for LCHS |
| 10/25 9:00 pm | Arrive at LCHS |
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
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.
November 2025
Monday 3
Winter Guard Parent/Guardian & Student Meeting
Winter Guard
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
Must attend the meeting to participate in 2025-26 Winter Guard
Sunday 9
Winter Guard Auditions
Winter Guard
| 9:00 am‑12:00 pm | Auditions |
Aux Gym
Monday 10
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
December 2025
Saturday 27
Winter Guard Staging Camp
Winter Guard
| 1:00‑5:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Aux Gym
These rehearsals are mandatory for participation in Winter Guard.
Sunday 28
Winter Guard Staging Camp
Winter Guard
| 8:00 am‑4:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Aux Gym
These rehearsals are mandatory for participation in Winter Guard.
Monday 29
Winter Guard Staging Camp
Winter Guard
| 8:00 am‑4:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Aux Gym
These rehearsals are mandatory for participation in Winter Guard.
January 2026
Friday 23
Winter Guard @ Girl's Basketball (tentative)
Winter Guard
| 6:00 pm | Call time (tentative) |
Sunday 25
Steperettes Naperville North Contest
Winter Guard
Naperville North High School
899 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
899 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
February 2026
Sunday 1
Naperville Central Contest
Winter Guard
Naperville Central High School
40 Aurora Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
40 Aurora Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
Thursday 5
Winter Guard @ Girl's Basketball (tentative)
Winter Guard
| 6:00 pm | Call time |
Tuesday 10
Winter Guard @ Girl's Basketball (tentative)
Winter Guard
| 6:00 pm | Call time |
Wednesday 11
Grade School Tours (half day)
Wind Ens., Jazz, Winter Guard
Saturday 14
Lake Park Contest
Winter Guard
Lake Park High School-West Campus
500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Roselle, IL 60172
500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Roselle, IL 60172
Tuesday 17
Grade School Tours (half day)
Wind Ens., Jazz, Winter Guard
Wednesday 18
Grade School Tours (half day)
Wind Ens., Jazz, Winter Guard
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22
WHI Indy watch party
Winter Guard
Band Room
March 2026
Wednesday 4
Color Guard Parent/Guardian meeting
Color Guard
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
Must attend one of the two meetings for participation in 2026 Fall Color Guard
Saturday 7
Minooka Contest
Winter Guard
Minooka South High School
26655 W Eames St
Channahon, IL 60410
26655 W Eames St
Channahon, IL 60410
Sunday 8
Color Guard Clinic
Color Guard
| 9:00‑10:00 am | Rifle Practice |
| 10:00 am‑1:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Aux Gym
Must attend one clinic in order to audition
Saturday 14
Hersey Contest
Winter Guard
John Hersey High School
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29
Circuit Championships
Winter Guard
Tinley Park High School
6111 175th St
Tinley Park, IL
6111 175th St
Tinley Park, IL
April 2026
Thursday 9
Color Guard Parent/Guardian meeting
Winter Guard
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
Must attend one of the two meetings for participation in 2026 Fall Color Guard
Sunday 12
Color Guard Clinic
Color Guard
| 9:00‑10:00 am | Rifle Practice |
| 10:00 am‑1:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Aux Gym
Must attend one clinic in order to audition
Sunday 26
Fall Color Guard Auditions
Winter Guard
| 10:00 am‑12:00 pm | Auditions |
Aux Gym