Storm clouds roll into the Bloomington / Normal area this weekend. The Marching Mustangs conclude their competition season this Saturday, October 23rd at Illinois State University in the 45th Annual State of Illinois Marching Band Championships. Illinois State is located in Normal, IL, about 115 miles SW of Downers Grove.
DGS is the last of 42 bands scheduled in the Preliminary Round. The band performs at 5:37pm, followed by ISU's Big Red Marching Machine at 5:51pm, and the Awards Announcements at around 6:05pm. 14 of the highest-scoring bands (7 from classes 1A-4A, and 7 from classes 5A-6A) will then perform again in Finals Competition beginning at 7:15pm. If you're travelling to watch as a spectator, dress warmly (Finals should end around 10:30) and cheer proudly for your Marching Mustangs.
