Limestone Community High School Bands
Recent Events and Activities
June 2022
Wednesday 1
Marching Band Fee #1 due ($75)
Marching Band
Payment methods:
Place in drop-box in the band room.
Mail to to Limestone Band Boosters Treasurer, c/o Limestone Community High School, 4201 S Airport Rd., Bartonville, IL 61607
Pay via Charms. (Convenience fee may apply.)
Place in drop-box in the band room.
Mail to to Limestone Band Boosters Treasurer, c/o Limestone Community High School, 4201 S Airport Rd., Bartonville, IL 61607
Pay via Charms. (Convenience fee may apply.)
July 2022
Friday 1
Marching Band Fee #2 due ($75)
Marching Band
Payment methods:
Take it to the school's Business Office.
Mail to to Limestone Band Boosters Treasurer, c/o Limestone Community High School, 4201 S Airport Rd., Bartonville, IL 61607
Pay via Charms. (Convenience fee may apply.)
Take it to the school's Business Office.
Mail to to Limestone Band Boosters Treasurer, c/o Limestone Community High School, 4201 S Airport Rd., Bartonville, IL 61607
Pay via Charms. (Convenience fee may apply.)
Tuesday 12
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Winds & Guard Rehearsal |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Percussion Rehearsal |
Thursday 14
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Winds & Guard Rehearsal |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Percussion Rehearsal |
Tuesday 19
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Winds & Guard Rehearsal |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Percussion Rehearsal |
Thursday 21
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Winds & Guard Rehearsal |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Percussion Rehearsal |
Monday 25 - Friday 29
Pre-Band Camp
Marching Band
| 8:00 am‑12:00 pm | Winds & Guard Rehearsal |
| 1:00‑4:30 pm | Guard (M, Tu, W only) |
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Percussion Rehearsal |
Saturday 30 - Sunday 31
Uniform Fittings
Marching Band
| 7/30 1:00‑3:00 pm | Seniors |
| 7/30 3:00‑5:00 pm | Juniors |
| 7/31 1:00‑3:00 pm | Sophomores |
| 7/31 3:00‑5:00 pm | Freshman |
Band Room
If you cannot attend during your assigned time slot, please contact Danielle Harris at 309-338-6698 or Jill Jenke (309-573-7116), or email Uniforms@LimestoneBands.com.
August 2022
Monday 1
Marching Band Fee #3 due ($75)
Marching Band
Payment methods:
Take it to the school's Business Office.
Mail to to Limestone Band Boosters Treasurer, c/o Limestone Community High School, 4201 S Airport Rd., Bartonville, IL 61607
Pay via Charms. (Convenience fee may apply.)
Take it to the school's Business Office.
Mail to to Limestone Band Boosters Treasurer, c/o Limestone Community High School, 4201 S Airport Rd., Bartonville, IL 61607
Pay via Charms. (Convenience fee may apply.)
Monday 1 - Friday 5
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 |
Thursday 4
Student Pool Party
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Pool Party |
Limestone Township Pool
Friday 5
Band Camp Cookout
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Cookout |
Reader Park
Hollis Park District
6731 South Hollis Road
Bartonville, IL 61607
Hollis Park District
6731 South Hollis Road
Bartonville, IL 61607
Monday 8
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
LCHS Cafeteria
Tuesday 9
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 11
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday August 16 - Tuesday October 18
Tuesday Rehearsals
Marching Band
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday August 18 - Thursday October 20
Thursday Percussion Rehearsals
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday August 18 - Thursday October 20
Thursday Color Guard Rehearsals
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Friday 19
Blue & White Game
Marching Band
| 5:00 pm | Students arrive |
| 5:15 pm | Warm up |
| 6:00 pm | Announcement of Teams |
| 6:25 pm | Performance (tentative) |
Arrive early to see the performance, as timing of Blue & White night can be flexible.
Friday 26
Football Game
Marching Band
| 6:15 pm | Call time |
| 6:30 pm | Warm-up |
| 7:20 pm | Pregame (time approximate) |
| 8:15 pm | Halftime Show (time approximate) |
versus Mt. Zion
Because we will not be in uniform, call time (6:15) is later than usual.
Monday 29
Food Night at Peacock's Pub
September 2022
Thursday 8
Run-through with Uniforms
Marching Band
| 5:15 pm | Freshman hat fittings |
| 5:45 pm | All others arrive; get into uniform |
Saturday 10
Washington Competition
Marching Band
| 11:30 am | Guard rehearsal (see note) |
| 1:00 pm | Rehearsal at LCHS |
| 2:00 pm | Load Trailers |
| 2:30 pm | Leave Limestone |
| 3:00 pm | Watch Bands, Eat, Restrooms |
| 4:30 pm | Awards, Part 1 |
| 5:15 pm | Get into Uniform |
| 6:18 pm | Warm-up |
| 7:08 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 7:32 pm | Performance |
| 7:45 pm | Get out of Uniform |
| Watch Bands | |
| 9:00 pm | Awards, Part 2 |
| 9:45 pm | Leave for Limestone |
| 10:30 pm | Arrive at Limestone |
Washington High School
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
Bring money for Dinner at the concession stands.
Guard: Bring everything you need for the day. Eat lunch prior to arrival or bring a sack lunch for the bus.
Monday 12
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
LCHS Cafeteria
Friday 16
Football Game
Marching Band
| 6:00 pm | Arrive at Limestone |
| 7:30 pm | Pre-Game Fight Song (time approximate) |
| Halftime Show (time is variable) |
versus Dunlap
Friday 16
Popcorn fundraiser due
Saturday 17
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00 am‑3:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Lunch is on your own (11:30-12:30)
Monday 19
Food Night at LaGondola
Saturday 24
NIU Competition
Marching Band
| 11:00 am | Rehearsal |
| 12:00 pm | Load trailers |
| Lunch provided by the Boosters | |
| 1:00 pm | Leave for NIU |
| 3:30 pm | Arrive at NIU, Restrooms |
| 4:00 pm | Get into Uniform |
| 4:45 pm | Warm-up |
| 5:15 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 5:45 pm | Performance |
| (Stay in endzone for awards) | |
| 6:15 pm | Watch NIU perform |
| 6:30 pm | Awards |
| 6:45 pm | Get out of Uniform |
| 7:00 pm | Watch Bands, Eat |
| 9:45 pm | Leave for Limestone |
| 12:00 am | Arrive at Limestone |
Red & Black Classic
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Tuesday 27
Rehearsal with Jr. High
Marching Band
| 5:00 pm | Rehearsal with Jr. High |
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Shortened rehearsal |
Wednesday 28
No evening rehearsals
Marching Band
Because of Homecoming events this week, the usual Thursday evening rehearsal is canceled.
Wednesday 28
Homecoming Bonfire
Marching Band
| 8:00 pm | Arrive by 8:00 (or after Variety Show) |
Friday 30
Homecoming Parade
Marching Band
| 3:15 pm | Arrive |
| 4:00 pm | Parade starts |
The Boosters will feed the students between the parade and the game.
Friday 30
Football Game (Homecoming)
Marching Band
| 5:30‑7:00 pm | Band Room Open House |
| 6:30 pm | Warm-up |
October 2022
Saturday 1
Wreath fundraiser begins
Friday 7
Football Game
Marching Band
| 6:30 pm | Warm-up |
versus Metamora
Saturday 8
Metamora Competition
Marching Band
| 2:15 pm | Color Guard Rehearsal |
| (Hair & make-up after rehearsal) | |
| 3:15 pm | Rehearsal at LCHS |
| 4:15 pm | Load Trailers |
| 5:15 pm | Leave Limestone |
| 6:00 pm | Restrooms, Dress |
| 6:55 pm | Warm-up |
| 7:25 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 7:45 pm | Performance |
| 8:30 pm | Eat and Watch Bands |
| 9:30 pm | Awards |
| 10:00 pm | Leave for Limestone |
| 10:45 pm | Arrive at Limestone |
Saturday 15
Bands of America-St. Louis Super Regional
Marching Band
| 7:00 am | Arrival time |
| Load Trailers | |
| 8:00 am | Leave Limestone |
| 11:00 am | Quick Lunch (provided), Restrooms, Dress |
| 12:00 pm | Warm-up |
| 12:50 pm | Leave Warm-up |
| 1:05 pm | Report to Gate |
| 1:15 pm | Performance |
| 1:30 pm | Pictures, Back to buses, Get out of uniform |
| 2:30 pm | Watch Bands |
| 3:30 pm | Awards |
| 4:00 pm | Dinner (offsite in Collinsville; $$) |
| 6:00 pm | Gates open for Finals |
| 6:30‑10:30 pm | Finals Performances |
| 11:00 pm | Leave for Limestone |
| 2:00 am | Arrive at Limestone |
The Dome at America’s Center
701 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
701 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63101
See the competition website for clear bag policy and other venue policies.
Monday 17
Booster meeting Date Changed
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
Date Changed
LCHS Cafeteria
Date moved (due to school not in session Oct. 10)
Tuesday 18
Popcorn delivery
| 4:00‑6:00 pm | Pickup before rehearsal |
Friday 21
Football Game
Marching Band
| 6:30 pm | Warm-up |
Saturday 22
ISU Marching Band Championships
Marching Band
| 5:00 am | Dress & Load Buses |
| 5:30 am | Leave Limestone |
| 6:30 am | Restrooms and Unload |
| 7:00 am | Leave for Warm-up |
| 7:14 am | Physical Warm-up |
| 7:28 am | Musical Warm-up |
| 7:56 am | Leave Warm-up |
| 8:06 am | Arrive at Gate |
| 8:16 am | Performance |
| 8:30 am | Pictures, Back to buses, Get out of uniform |
| 9:30 am | Breakfast and Watch Bands |
| 10:50 am | Awards |
| 11:10 am | Watch Bands |
| 7:00 pm | Leave for Limestone |
| 8:00 pm | Arrive at Limestone |
Illinois State University
Hancock Stadium
Hancock Stadium
If we make finals (announced at 10:50 am), we will meet at the buses and amend the plan.
Spectator tickets $15 (includes prelims and finals). Performer admission is free.
See the competition website for clear bag policy and other venue policies.
November 2022
Monday 7
Concert Band Auditions
| 6:00‑8:00 pm | Auditions |
Monday 14
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting starts |
LCHS Cafeteria
Tuesday 15
Step-up Night