Limestone Community High School Bands
Upcoming Events and Activities
(All events, dates, and times subject to change)
Printable Tentative Schedule – Winter Guard
April 2026
Saturday 25
ISU Concert Festival
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band
| 7:45 am | Call time |
| 8:00 am | Leave LCHS |
| 8:50 am | Arrive at ISU |
| 9:20 am | Symphonic Band warms up |
| Wind Ensemble watches bands | |
| 10:00 am | Symphonic Band performs |
| 10:30 am | Symphonic Band put away instruments then watch bands |
| Wind Ensemble: report to homeroom | |
| 10:50 am | Wind Ensemble: warm up |
| 11:30 am | Wind Ensemble performs |
| 12:00 pm | Return to homeroom, put away instruments, and load buses |
| 12:30 pm | Load buses (earlier if we can!) |
| 1:15 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 is No Fee for family et cetera to attend the performances.
There are no food sales. Bring snacks.
Sunday 26
Fall Color Guard Auditions
Winter Guard
| 10:00 am‑12:00 pm | Auditions |
Aux Gym
Monday 27
2026-27 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 2026-27 LCHS Band Program.
Tuesday 28
Spring Concert
| 7:00 pm | Concert begins |
May 2026
Monday 11
Booster meeting
| 7:00 pm | Meeting begins |
Cafeteria
Wednesday 13
Marching Band Kick-off
Marching Band
| 6:00‑7:30 pm | Practice |
Saturday 16
Trivia Night (tentative)
July 2026
Tuesday 7
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 7
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 9
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Thursday 9
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 14
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
Tuesday 14
Color Guard Rehearsal
Color Guard
| 6:00‑9:00 pm | Rehearsal |
Thursday 16
Rehearsal
Marching Band
| 9:00‑11:00 am | Rehearsal |
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 |
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 |
August 2026
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.
Friday 21
Football Halftime - Senior Night
Marching Band
| Call time (TBD) |
September 2026
Friday 4
Football Halftime
Marching Band
| Call time (TBD) |
Saturday 12
Washington Competition
Marching Band
Washington High School
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
115 Bondurant St.
Washington, IL 61571
Friday 18
Football Halftime
Marching Band
| Call time (TBD) |
Saturday 19
Limestone Field Competition
Marching Band
Saturday 26
Geneseo Competition
Marching Band
October 2026
Saturday 3
IVC Competition
Marching Band
Friday 9
Football Halftime - Homecoming
Marching Band
| Call time (TBD) |
Saturday 17
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
ISU clear bag policy: 12x6x12" bag, small clutches or purses, and 1-gallon ZipLoc bags allowed
Friday 23 - Saturday 24
Bands of America - St. Louis
Marching Band
| 10/24 12:45‑3:15 pm | Block H performance - exact time TBD |
Dates and Times are subject to change depending on our performance slot.