Limestone Community High School Bands
Recent Events and Activities
May 2026
Saturday 16
Trivia Night (tentative) Cancelled
Wednesday 20
Marching Band Forms due
Marching Band
Filling out the Google form reserves your student's place in the show
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 |