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
April 2025
Friday 25
ISU Concert Festival
Symph Band & Wind Ens
| Students who have C lunch should take B lunch. | |
| 12:35 pm | (6C) Go to Band room. Change clothes. Percussion gather equipment. |
| 1:00 pm | Leave LCHS |
| 1:50 pm | Arrive at ISU |
| 2:20 pm | Symphonic Band warms up |
| Wind Ensemble travels to watch Homewood-Flossmoor | |
| 3:00 pm | Symphonic Band performs |
| 3:30 pm | Symphonic Band travels to a Clinic |
| Wind Ensemble travels to homeroom | |
| 3:50 pm | Wind Ensemble warmup |
| 4:10 pm | Symphonic Band travels to homeroom, then to watch bands |
| 4:30 pm | Wind Ensemble performs |
| 5:00 pm | Wind Ensemble travels to Clinic |
| Symphonic Band watches Plainfield North | |
| 5:30 pm | Symphonic Band travels to homeroom to load up |
| 5:40 pm | Wind Ensemble travels to homeroom to load up |
| 6:00 pm | Load buses (earlier if we can!) |
| 6:45 pm | Arrive at LCHS |
Illinois State University
Center for the Performing Arts
351 School St
Normal, IL 61761
Center for the Performing Arts
351 School St
Normal, IL 61761
There are no food sales. Bring snacks.
Saturday 26
Trivia Night
| 6:30‑10:00 pm | Let the Games Begin |
LCHS Cafeteria
To register your team visit:
Bring your own snacks and beverages (non-alcoholic)
Sunday 27
Color Guard Audition
Color Guard
| 10:00 am‑12:00 pm | Auditions |
Monday 28
2025-26 Parents meeting
| 6:00 pm | Open House at Band Room |
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts at Cafeteria |
All parents and students are encouraged to attend this meeting. The Directors and Boosters will explain what it means to be part of the 2025-26 LCHS Band Program.
May 2025
Thursday 1
Spring Concert
All Bands
| 7:00 pm | Concert begins |
Friday 2
And All That Jazz
Jazz I and II
Thursday 8
Drum Major Auditions
Monday 12
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
Monday 19
Marching Band Kick-off
Marching Band
| 6:00‑7:30 pm | Practice |
July 2025
Monday 7
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 8
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
(no Color Guard)
Tuesday 8
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 10
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
(no Color Guard)
Monday 14
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 15
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
(no Color Guard)
Tuesday 15
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 17
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
(no Color Guard)
Monday 21 - Friday 25
Pre-Band Camp
Marching Band
| 8:00 am‑12:00 pm | Rehearsal |
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 pm | Rehearsal |
Wednesday 23
Pre-Band Camp - Color Guard
Color Guard
| 12:30‑4:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Monday July 28 - Friday August 1
Band Camp
Marching Band
| 8:00 am‑12:00 pm | Rehearsal |
| 12:00‑1:00 pm | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00‑4:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 29
Marching Band Pool Party
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Pool Party |
Limestone Pool
Thursday 31
Kona Ice
Marching Band
| 12:00‑1:00 pm | Kona 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 Cookout
Marching Band
| 5:30‑7:30 pm | Cookout |
Hollis Park
Friday 1
Marching Band Cookout
Marching Band
| 5:30‑7:30 pm | Cookout |
Reader Park
Hollis Park District
Hollis Park District
Saturday 2
Uniform Fittings
Marching Band
| 9:00‑10:30 am | Seniors |
| 10:30 am‑12:00 pm | Juniors |
| 1:00‑2:30 pm | Sophomores |
| 2:30‑4:00 pm | Freshman |
Monday 4
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 5
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 7
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Monday 11
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Tuesday 12
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 14
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Monday 18
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Tuesday 19
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 21
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
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.
Monday 25
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Tuesday 26
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 28
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
September 2025
Monday 1
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Tuesday 2
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 4
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Friday 5
Football game
Marching Band
Saturday 6
Washington Competition
Marching Band
Washington High School
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
Tuesday 9
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 11
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Friday 12
Football game
Marching Band
Saturday 13
Limestone Field Competition
Marching Band
Monday 15
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Note: Monday rehearsal
Tuesday 16
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Note: Tuesday rehearsal
Thursday 18
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Saturday 20
Saturday Rehearsal
Marching Band
Saturday 20
All-day Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 8:00 am‑4:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Lunch is on your own.
Monday 22
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Tuesday 23
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑7:00 pm | Homecoming Rehearsal with Grade Schools |
| 7:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 25
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Friday 26
Homecoming Football game
Marching Band
Saturday 27
Homecoming Parade
Marching Band
| 1:45 pm | School Dimissed |
| 2:30 pm | Warm Up for Parade |
| 3:00 pm | Move to Parade Starting Line |
| 3:15 pm | Parade Starts |
| 4:15 pm | Parade 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.
Monday 29
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Tuesday 30
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
October 2025
Thursday 2
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Friday 3
Community Performance
Marching Band
Monday 6
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Note: Monday rehearsal
Tuesday 7
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Note: Tuesday rehearsal
Thursday 9
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Saturday 11
ISU Marching Band Championships
Marching Band
Illinois State Universit
Hancock Stadium
211 N Main St.
Normal, IL 61761
Hancock Stadium
211 N Main St.
Normal, IL 61761
Monday 13
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifle Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Full Color Guard Rehearsal |
Tuesday 14
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 16
Percussion Section Rehearsal
Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Friday 17
Football game
Marching Band
Senior Night
Saturday 18
Dunlap Competition
Marching Band
Dunlap High School
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
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Dates and Times are subject to change depending on our performance slot.
Reminder: Indianapolis is in the Eastern time zone (one hour ahead).