Limestone Community High School Bands
2026-27 Fall Schedule
(All events, dates, and times subject to change)
Printable Tentative Schedule – Marching Band
Printable Tentative Schedule – Color Guard
June 2026
Monday 1
Marching Band Fee #1 due ($100)
Marching Band
You are welcome to pay the entire fee at once.
July 2026
Wednesday 1
Marching Band Fee #2 due ($100)
Marching Band
Tuesday 7
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion only
Tuesday 7
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 9
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion only
Thursday 9
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 14
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion only
Tuesday 14
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 16
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion only
Thursday 16
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Monday 20 - Friday 24
Pre-Band Camp
Marching Band
| 8:00 am‑12:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Color Guard with the band on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday 21
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 1:00‑5:00 pm | Rehearsal |
| 5:00‑6:00 pm | Weapons Line Rehearsal |
Thursday 23
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 1:00‑5:00 pm | Rehearsal |
| 5:00‑6:00 pm | Weapons Line Rehearsal |
Saturday 25
Uniform Fittings Date Changed
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 |
Band Room
Note: Eerly schedules had this on a later date. It has been moved up.
(Color Guard fittings were earlier.)
Monday 27 - Friday 31
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 28
Marching Band Pool Party
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Pool Party at Limestone Pool |
Friday 31
Marching Band Cookout
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Cookout |
Reader Park
Hollis Park District
6731 South Hollis Road, Peoria, IL 61607
Hollis Park District
6731 South Hollis Road, Peoria, IL 61607
August 2026
Saturday 1
Marching Band Fee #3 due ($75)
Marching Band
Tuesday 4
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 6
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Monday 10
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
Tuesday 11
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday August 13 - Thursday October 22
Percussion and Color Guard Sectionals
| 5:30‑6:00 pm | Color Guard Weapons practice |
| 6:30‑8:30 pm | Percussion, Color Guard rehearsals |
Friday 14
Blue & White Game
Marching Band
| Call time (TBD) |
Please note: The timing of this event is variable, based on the Football activities, weather, et cetera. Please remain flexible.
Tuesday 18
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 20
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
Friday 21
Football Halftime - Senior Night
Marching Band
| Call time (TBD) |
Saturday 22
Saturday Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 8:00 am‑12:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 25
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Wednesday 26
Butch's Pizza Pickup
| 4:00‑6:00 pm | Pickup |
Cafeteria
Friday 28
Afternoon Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 2:45‑5:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Continues from 8th hour
September 2026
Tuesday 1
Marching Band Fee #4 due ($75)
Marching Band
Wednesday 2
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Note: Wednesday rehearsal instead of Tuesday
Friday 4
Football Halftime
Marching Band
| Call time (TBD) |
Tuesday 8
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Saturday 12
Washington Competition
Marching Band
| 2:00 pm | Rehearsal at Limestone |
| 3:00 pm | Load trailers |
| 3:45 pm | Leave for Washington |
| 4:15 pm | Arrive at Washington |
| Eat, Watch bands, Use restroom, et cetera | |
| 5:15 pm | Get into uniform |
| 6:15 pm | Walk to Warm-up |
| 6:26 pm | Warm-up |
| 7:16 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 7:38 pm | Performance |
| 7:50 pm | Get out of uniform. Head back to stadium |
| 9:20 pm | Awards |
| 9:50 pm | Leave for LCHS |
| 10:20 pm | Back at LCHS |
Washington High School
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
Monday 14
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
Wednesday 16
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Note: Wednesday rehearsal instead of Tuesday
Friday 18
Football Halftime
Marching Band
| 6:15 pm | Call time |
| 6:45 pm | Warm-up |
| 7:15 pm | Move to field |
| 7:20 pm | National Anthem (Madrigal Singers), Fight Song |
| 7:30 pm | Game begins |
| After 1st quarter, go to warm-up | |
| 8:30 pm | Halftime Show (time approx) |
| Pack up, get out of uniform, & dismissal |
Saturday 19
Limestone Field Competition
Marching Band
| 11:00 am | Food drop-off |
| 3:00 pm | Band Guide & Bus Greeter meeting |
| 5:30 pm | Opening Ceremony |
| 5:45 pm | Lincoln |
| 6:00 pm | Ridgeview |
| 6:15 pm | Sandwich |
| 6:30 pm | Monmouth-Roseville |
| 6:45 pm | Break |
| 7:15 pm | Pekin |
| 7:30 pm | IVC |
| 7:45 pm | Rock Island |
| 8:00 pm | Limestone Exhibition |
| 8:20 pm | Awards |
Tuesday 22
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Friday 25
Afternoon Rehearsal - Tentative
Marching Band
| 2:45‑5:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Continues from 8th hour
May not be needed.
Saturday 26
Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic Competition
Marching Band
| 11:30 am | Rehearsal at Limestone |
| 12:30 pm | Load trailers |
| 1:15 pm | Leave for Geneseo |
| 3:00 pm | Arrive, use restrooms, eat, watch bands |
| 4:00 pm | Get into Uniform |
| 4:45 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 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 Buses, Out of Uniform, Eat |
| 7:05 pm | Watch bands |
| 7:50 pm | Awards |
| 8:20 pm | Leave for LCHS |
| 10:00 pm | Back at LCHS |
Geneseo High School
700 N State St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
700 N State St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
Tuesday 29
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
October 2026
Saturday 3
IVC Competition
Marching Band
| 1:30 pm | Rehearsal at Limestone |
| 2:30 pm | Load trailers |
| 3:15 pm | Leave for IVC |
| 4:00 pm | Eat, Watch bands, Use restroom, et cetera |
| 5:00 pm | Get into Uniform |
| 5:30 pm | Walk to Warm-up |
| 5:35 pm | Warm-up |
| 6:20 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 6:45 pm | Performance |
| 7:00 pm | Back to Buses, Out of Uniform, Watch Bands |
| 8:45 pm | Awards |
| 9:15 pm | Leave for LCHS |
| 10:00 pm | Back at LCHS |
Illinois Valley Central High School
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Monday 5
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Note: Monday rehearsal instead of Tuesday
Wednesday 7
Perfect Pastries pick-up
| 4:00‑6:00 pm | Pick-up |
Cafeteria
Friday 9
Homecoming Parade
Marching Band
| 3:15 pm | Warm-up |
| 3:50 pm | Head to starting ine |
| 4:00 pm | Parade starts |
| 5:00 pm | Parade ends |
| Eat, go to the Tailgate, et cetera |
Friday 9
Football Halftime - Homecoming
Marching Band
| Full Uniform (no shako) | |
| 5:40 pm | Call time |
| 6:15 pm | Pictures with middle school kids |
| 6:30 pm | Warm-up |
| 7:10 pm | Move to field |
| 7:20 pm | Take the Field - Arcs, then The L, National Anthem (Madrigal Singers), and Fight Song |
| 7:30 pm | Game begins - Get on show tops |
| After 1st Quarter - Warm-up | |
| 8:30 pm | Performance (time approximate) |
| Return to benches in uniform (Front Ensemble, Field Mics, Props return to Band Room) | |
| After 4th Quarter - Play Fight Song (win or lose) | |
| 9:30 pm | Get out of Uniform, put equipment away (time approx) |
Monday 12
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
Tuesday 13
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Wednesday 14
LaGondola Food Night
Friday 16
Afternoon Rehearsal - Tentative Cancelled
Marching Band
| 2:45‑5:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Continues from 8th hour
May not be needed.
Saturday 17
ISU Marching Band Championships
Marching Band
| Eat something before arriving. (No eating in uniform) | |
| 5:00 am | Dress (full uniform) & load buses |
| 5:30 am | Leave for ISU |
| 6:30 am | Arrive at ISU |
| Unload equipment. Use restrooms. | |
| 7:00 am | Leave for Warm-up |
| 7:14 am | Physical Warm-up |
| 7:28 am | Music Warmup |
| 7:56 am | Leave Warm-up |
| 8:06 am | Ready at Gate |
| 8:16 am | Performance |
| 8:35 am | Group picture, back to buses, out of uniform |
| 11:04 am | Awards for Classes 1A/2A (Session A) |
| 11:24 am | Lunch and watch 3A/4A bands |
| 2:12 pm | 3A/4A Awards |
| 2:32 pm | Watch 5A/6A bands and Dinner |
| 6:16 pm | Watch Big Red Marching Machine (BRMM) |
| 6:30 pm | Back to buses and load up |
| 7:00 pm | Depart for LCHS |
| 8:00 pm | Arrive at LCHS |
Illinois State University
Hancock Stadium
211 N Main St.
Normal, IL 61761
Hancock Stadium
211 N Main St.
Normal, IL 61761
If we make finals, this schedule will be amended.
ISU clear bag policy: 12x6x12" bag, small clutches or purses, and 1-gallon ZipLoc bags allowed
Cashless venue.
Tickets are $23 for full-day admission (prelims and finals). (Performer admission is free.) No volunteer wristbands are provided for this event.
Tuesday 20
Community Performance
Marching Band
| 6:00‑7:00 pm | Community Performance |
Friday 23 - Saturday 24
Bands of America - St. Louis
Marching Band
| 10/23 7:15‑7:45 am | Students drop off luggage at the trailers. |
| 10/23 7:45 am | Parents load luggage, uniforms, instruments, and props |
| 10/23 1:05 pm | Students to band room after 6th hour. Prep for bus ride. |
| 10/23 1:20 pm | Load buses |
| 10/23 5:30 pm | Arrive at BOA St. Louis. Students into dome; buses to parking |
| 10/23 7:30 pm | After Union's performance, load buses |
| 10/23 7:45 pm | Depart Dome for Hotel |
| 10/23 8:05 pm | Arrive at hotel |
| Check into rooms. Eat pizza. | |
| 10/23 10:00 pm | Lights out |
| 10/24 8:00 am | Wake-up Call |
| 10/24 8:30 am | Breakfast at the hotel |
| 10/24 9:30 am | Clean up rooms. Check out. |
| 10/24 10:00 am | Students arrive at stadium (in base layer) |
| 10/24 10:15 am | Student eat and watch bands. Buses to secondary lot |
| 10/24 11:20 am | Trailers drive to stadium lot |
| 10/24 11:30 am | Students to buses after Effingham performance. Buses to stadium lot. |
| 10/24 11:45 am | Lot Arrival |
| 10/24 12:30 pm | Head to warm-up |
| 10/24 12:35 pm | Prop Staging Area |
| 10/24 12:40‑12:55 pm | Physical Warm-up |
| 10/24 12:45‑1:15 pm | Pit Warm-up |
| 10/24 1:00‑1:30 pm | Music Warmup |
| 10/24 1:20 pm | Pit Report Time |
| 10/24 1:35 pm | Band Report Time |
| 10/24 1:45 pm | Performance |
| 10/24 2:00 pm | Pictures |
| 10/24 2:15 pm | Walk back to buses. |
| Get out of uniform. Load trailers. | |
| Take necessary items from the buses (which will not be available) | |
| 10/24 2:45 pm | Watch Bands, especially Broken Arrow (3:00) and SMSU (3:15) |
| 10/24 3:30 pm | Awards |
| 10/24 4:00 pm | Load buses and head home |
| 10/24 7:30 pm | Arrive at LCHS |
November 2026
Monday 2
Winter Guard Parent/Guardian & Student Meeting
Winter Guard
| 7:00‑8:00 pm | Meeting |
Cafeteria
Saturday 7
ILMEA Band & Chorus Festival
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
Rock Island, IL
Sunday 8
Winter Guard Auditions
Winter Guard
| 10:00 am‑12:00 pm | Auditions |
Monday 9
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
Tuesday 10
Concert Band Auditions
Concert Bands
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Auditions |
Saturday 21
ILMEA Jazz Festival
Galesburg High School
December 2026
Friday 4 - Sunday 6
Madrigal Dinner Coat Check
Tuesday 8
Winter Guard Rehearsal
Winter Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 8
Pep Band
Pep Band A
| 6:30 pm | Call time |
Wednesday 9
Pep Band
Pep Band B
| 6:30 pm | Call time |