Limestone Community High School Bands
2023-24 Spring Schedule
April 2024
Tuesday April 23 - Tuesday May 28
Percussion Tuesday Rehearsals
Marching Band Percussion
| 6:00‑7:30 pm | Front Ensemble |
| 7:30‑9:00 pm | Battery |
May 2024
Monday 6
Booster & 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 2024-25 LCHS Band Program.
Note: One week earlier than the usual 2nd Monday.
Wednesday 22
Marching Band Kick-Off Rehearsal
| 6:00‑7:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Full Band and Guard
June 2024
Saturday 1
Marching Band Fee #1 ($100) and Google Form due
This payment and 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.
July 2024
Monday 1
Marching Band Fee #2 due ($100)
If you have 2 students, the total for this payment is $175 (a $25 discount).
Monday 8
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 9
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 9
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion only
Thursday 11
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion only
Monday 15
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 16
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 16
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion only
Thursday 18
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion only
Monday 22 - Friday 26
Pre-Band Camp
Marching Band
| 8:00 am‑12:00 pm | Rehearsal |
All sections
Saturday 27
Uniform Fittings
Marching Band
| 10:00 am‑12:00 pm | Seniors |
| 11:30 am‑1:30 pm | Juniors |
| 1:00‑3:00 pm | Sophomores |
| 2:30‑4:30 pm | Freshman |
Monday July 29 - Friday August 2
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 30
Marching Band Pool Party
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Pool Party |
Limestone Pool
August 2024
Thursday 1
Marching Band Fee #3 due ($75)
If you have 2 students, the total for this payment is $75 (a $75 discount).
Thursday 1
Kona Ice
Marching Band
| 4:00‑6:00 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.
Friday 2
Marching Band Cookout
Marching Band
| 5:30‑7:30 pm | Cookout |
Hollis Park
Monday 5
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 6
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 8
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Monday 12
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
Monday 12
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifles Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal (all) |
Tuesday 13
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday August 15 - Thursday October 24
Percussion Thursday Rehearsals
Marching Band Percussion
| 6:00‑8:30 pm | Rehearsal |
Monday August 19 - Monday October 21
Color Guard Monday Rehearsals
Color Guard
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Rifles Practice |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal (all) |
Tuesday August 20 - Tuesday October 22
Tuesday Rehearsals
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Full Band and Guard
Thursday 22
Portillo's fundraiser
| 11:00 am‑8:00 pm | Fundraiser |
Friday 23
Blue & White Game
Marching Band
| 5:20 pm | Call Time (be in band room ready to go) |
| 5:30 pm | Warm-up |
| 6:00 pm | Walk to Field for Announcement |
| 6:30 pm | Performance (appprox) |
| 6:45 pm | Return to band room; put equipment away |
| 7:00 pm | Dismissal (approximate) |
Please note: The timing of this event is variable, based on the Football activities, weather, et cetera. Please remain flexible.
Dress code: Band T-shirt (will be handed out this week) and Shorts
Tuesday 27
Rehearsal Cancelled
Marching Band
cancelled due to heat
Friday 30
Football Game
Marching Band
| 6:00 pm | Call Time (Tentative) |
vs. Mt. Zion
Game starts at about 7:30. Band plays Pre-Show before the game and then at halftime.
September 2024
Sunday 1
Marching Band Fee #4 due ($75)
Saturday 7
Washington Competition
Marching Band
| 10:30 am | Rehearsal at LCHS |
| 11:30 am | Load Trailers |
| 12:30 pm | Leave for Washington |
| 1:15 pm | Restrooms and Dress |
| 2:15 pm | Leave for Warm-up |
| 2:26 pm | Warm-up |
| 3:16 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 3:42 pm | Performance |
| 4:00 pm | Back to buses, out of uniform |
| Eat ($) | |
| Watch Bands | |
| 4:50 pm | Awards |
| 5:30 pm | Leave for Limestone |
| 6:15 pm | Arrive at Limestone |
Washington High School
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
Concessions are Cash Only
Color Guard: 1st in Class D
Percussion: 1st in Class D and Best in Classes A-E
Percussion: 1st in Class D and Best in Classes A-E
Monday 9
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
Saturday 14
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00 am‑12:00 pm | Rehearsal |
| 12:00‑1:00 pm | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00‑4:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 17
Perfect Pastries order due
Friday 20
Football Game
Marching Band
| 6:15 pm | Call Time |
vs. Dunlap
Saturday 21
Geneseo Competition
Marching Band
| 11:30 am | Rehearsal at LCHS |
| 12:30 pm | Load Trailers |
| 1:15 pm | Leave for Geneseo |
| 3:00 pm | Arrive, use restrooms, eat, watch bands |
| 4:00 pm | Dress |
| 4:50 pm | Walk |
| 5:00 pm | Group Photo |
| 5:15 pm | Warm-up |
| 5:45 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 6:00 pm | Performance |
| 6:15 pm | Group Critique |
| 6:50 pm | Back to busses, out of uniform, eat |
| 8:30 pm | Awards |
| 9:00 pm | Leave for Home |
| 10:45 pm | Back at LCHS |
700 N. State St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
Geneseo, IL 61254
Tuesday 24
LaGondola fundraiser
| 10:30 am‑9:00 pm | Fundraiser |
Bartonville LaGondola
Saturday 28
Dunlap Competition
Marching Band
| 2:30 pm | Rehearsal at LCHS |
| 3:30 pm | Load Trailers |
| 4:00 pm | Leave for Dunlap |
| 4:45 pm | Restrooms, Eat, Watch Bands |
| 5:45 pm | Dress |
| 6:30 pm | Walk |
| 6:45 pm | Warm-up |
| 7:15 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 7:30 pm | Performance |
| 7:45 pm | Get out of uniform, Back to stadium |
| 8:45 pm | Awards |
| 9:15 pm | Leave for Home |
| 10:00 pm | Back to LCHS |
5220 Legion Hall Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
Dunlap, IL 61525
October 2024
Tuesday 1
Tuesday Rehearsal w/Grade School Bands
Marching Band
| 5:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Full Band and Guard
5:00 - 6:00 w/grade school bands
Wednesday 2
Homecoming Variety Show and Bonfire (no Band)
Marching Band
Note: The Marching Band used to perform during the Bonfire after the Variety Show. However, the format of Homecoming week has changed.
Friday 4
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.
Friday 4
Homecoming Football Game
Marching Band
| 5:45 pm | Call for Dress |
| 6:15 pm | Pictures with Middle Schools |
| 6:30 pm | Warm Up for Pre-Game |
| 7:10 pm | Walk to Pre-Game |
| 7:22 pm | Pre-Game |
| 7:30 pm | Game Begins |
| After First Quarter - Warm Up for Halftime | |
| Halftime - Full Run of Show | |
| After Halftime - Return to the Benches in Uniform | |
| After Fourth Quarter - Play Fight Song | |
| After Game - Get out of uniform, Put away equipment, | |
| 10:00 pm | Dismissed (approximate time) |
Monday 7
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
One week earlier due to holiday
Friday 11
Football Game
Marching Band
| 6:15 pm | Call Time |
vs. Metamora
Senior Night for Band and Guard
Senior parents/escorts will meet at the northwest gate (near the band bleachers on the track) after the first quarter.
Saturday 12
Metamora Competition
Marching Band
| 3:00 pm | Rehearsal at LCHS |
| 4:00 pm | Load Trailers |
| 4:30 pm | Leave for Metamora |
| 5:15 pm | Restrooms |
| 5:30 pm | Get Into Uniform |
| 6:15 pm | Leave for Warm-Up |
| 6:25 pm | Warm-Up |
| 6:55 pm | Leave Warm-Up |
| 7:15 pm | Performance |
| 7:45 pm | Eat and Watch Bands |
| 8:30 pm | Awards |
| 9:00 pm | Leave for Home |
| 9:45 pm | Back at LCHS |
Saturday 19
Community Performance
Marching Band
| 2:00 pm | Event starts |
Donations accepted
50/50 Raffle
Saturday 19
ISU Finals (optional)
Marching Band
Wednesday 23
Qdoba Community Night
| 4:00‑8:00 pm | Fundraiser |
Peoria restaurant
Friday 25 - Saturday 26
Bands of America - St. Louis
Marching Band
| 10/25 2:25 pm | Students move equipment to the loading area after class. |
| 10/25 2:45 pm | School is dismissed! |
| Students will go home to grab gear, eat a snack, and prep for the bus ride. | |
| 10/25 4:00 pm | Students return to school for attendance. |
| 10/25 4:30 pm | Load buses and leave for St. Louis |
| 10/25 6:15 pm | Buses will stop at the Coalfield Southbound Rest Area |
| 10/25 6:45 pm | Resume trip |
| 10/25 8:00 pm | Arrive at Hotel |
| Students check in, pizza is served | |
| 10/25 9:30 pm | Lights Out. |
| 10/26 5:45 am | Wake-up call and breakfast snack |
| 10/26 6:25 am | Trailers leave for the lot to unload |
| 10/26 6:45 am | Walk from the hotel (in uniform) to the Dome lot |
| 10/26 6:55 am | Arrive, grab instruments, get props, prep to leave |
| 10/26 7:15 am | Head to Warm-Up |
| 10/26 7:25 am | Winds, Battery, and Guard - Physical Warm Up |
| 10/26 7:30 am | Front Ensemble - Warm Up |
| 10/26 7:45 am | Winds, Battery, and Guard - Music Warm Up |
| 10/26 8:05 am | Front Ensemble - Arrive at Gate |
| 10/26 8:20 am | Winds, Battery, and Guard - Arrive at Gate |
| 10/26 8:30 am | Performance |
| 10/26 8:45 am | Pictures |
| 10/26 9:15 am | Walk back to hotel |
| Get out of uniform | |
| Eat from the hot breakfast at the hotel | |
| Pack, clean up room, and check out | |
| Take things to buses/trailers | |
| 10/26 10:45 am | Walk back to the Dome, watch bands, get souvenirs, eat, enjoy! |
| Bands of Note | |
| 10/26 11:45 am | Broken Arrow HS (OK) ← Grand Nationals Finalist |
| 10/26 12:30 pm | Marion Catholic HS (IL) ← Illinois Pride/2nd Place - Class A Grand Nationals |
| 10/26 12:45 pm | Grain Valley HS (MO) ← Super Regional Finalist |
| 10/26 3:00 pm | Blue Springs HS (MO) ← Grand Nationals Finalist |
| 10/26 3:30 pm | Awards |
| 10/26 4:00 pm | Load Buses |
| 10/26 5:00 pm | Head Home (with a stop at the Coalfield Northbound Rest Area) |
| 10/26 8:30 pm | Arrive at LCHS |
Overnight trip.
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Student Hotel Info:
Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Convention Center
711 N. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Friday 25
Football Game (not performing)
Marching Band
The Marching Band will not perform, since they will be at BOA.
vs. Canton
November 2024
Monday 4
Winter Guard Parent Meeting
Winter Guard
| 7:00 pm | Meeting |
Monday 11
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
Saturday 16
Winter Guard Auditions
Winter Guard
| 9:00 am‑1:00 pm | Auditions |
Aux Gym
Wednesday 20
Buffalo Wild Wings Community Night
| 5:00‑9:00 pm | Grand Prairie Location |
December 2024
Friday 6 - Sunday 8
Madrigals Coat Check fundraiser
Monday 9
Booster meeting Cancelled
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
Next meeting: January 13, 2025
Friday 13
Pep Band
Pep Band (All)
| 6:30 pm | Students arrive |
Monday 16
Winter Guard Rehearsal
Winter Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 17
Winter Guard Rehearsal Cancelled
Winter Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
cancelled to give more study time for Finals week
Friday 27
Staging Camp
Winter Guard
| 10:00 am‑4:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Saturday 28
Staging Camp
Winter Guard
| 8:00 am‑4:00 pm | Rehearsal |