NIU Huskie Marching Band to perform at the Downers Grove South Music Bowl

The 2014 Music Bowl will be held Oct. 25 at the Downers Grove South High School turf stadium.

The Music Bowl will feature 19 competing bands, a guest performance by the NIU Huskie Marching Band and an exhibition performance by the Downers Grove South Marching Mustangs, according to a news release.

Thirty-one marching bands will show off their half time performances.

“Students put in hundreds of extracurricular hours preparing, rehearsing, and performing shows throughout the summer and fall,” according to the news release. “Band camp week at Downers Grove South High School consisted of more than 64 hours of conditioning and learning basics, drill, formations, dances, music and putting it all together.

The South Music Bowl is a final performance of the season for many participating bands.

Ticket prices:
Adults: $10.00
Seniors and Students (age 6+): $7.00
Children (age 5 & under): Free;

Family Plan: $30.00- A Family Plan consists of a maximum of 2 adults and up to 3 students/seniors. Only 2 (non-Senior) adults allowed on a family plan ticket.

Competing bands:

Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
Eureka High School,
Thornton Fractional South High School,
Herscher High School
Watseka High School
Niles West High School,
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Batavia High School
LaSalle-Peru Township High School
Lincoln-Way Central High School
William Taft High School
Alan B. Shepard High School
Lemont High School
Metamora High School
Yorkville High School
Waukesha North High School (WI)
Plainfield North High School
Glenbrook South High School
Waukegan High School

Performing in Exhibition: Northern Illinois University & Downers Grove South High School

Visit: dgsbandboosters.com/music-bowl.html for more information.