Lemont High School Band's 'We Day' Performance to Air on ABC August 21

Last spring, members of Lemont High School’s award-winning band program participated in the first-ever “We Day Illinois” event at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Viewers from across the country soon will have the opportunity to watch that performance! The National We Day broadcast will air on ABC at 7 p.m. (CST) on Friday, August 21.

Lemont’s band will congregate on August 21 for a viewing party at Gelsosomo’s Pizza (206 Main Street, Lemont) as its members see the broadcast show for the first time.

Lemont’s band program has won state championships, appeared on television, and played a wide variety of high profile events. However, taking part in “We Day Illinois” was unique; Lemont was one of only two bands from the state to play at the event. Lemont’s band was left less than two weeks for its Winds and Percussion sections to prepare for a memorable assignment: accompanying Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson in the “We Day” finale.

“We Day” was held on April 30 at Allstate Arena. No tickets were available for purchase; through the yearlong “We Act” program, school and community groups took on both local and global actions to earn their way to attend “We Day.”

“We Day” events are packed with educational and motivational speeches and entertainment. “We Day Illinois” was loaded with stars, including hip-hop artist and actor Common and actress and recording artist Selena Gomez, who co-chaired the festivities. Hudson is a national co-chair of the “We Day” program.

“We Day” is a series of stadium-sized events that brings together world-renowned speakers and entertainers. “We Day” is connected to the “We Act” program, which offers educational resources and campaigns to help young people turn inspiration into sustained action. “We Day” empowers young people to find their passion and create change. More than 200,000 students took part in “We Day” festivities in the United States earlier this year.

The National We Day broadcast’s star-studded line-up will include Common, Gomez, Hudson, The Band Perry, Tyrese Gibson, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Colbie Caillat, Paul Rudd, Macklemore and more. Lemont’s Marching Band is under the direction of Dave Nommensen and Matt Doherty. Lemont is an eight-time Class 3A State Champion at the State of Illinois Marching Band Competition.