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Results: 2008-2009

Sparta Homefest Parade and Field Show

• First Place: Parade (Outstanding Color Guard and Music)
• Second Place: Field Show (Outstanding Drum Major)

McKendree University Preview of Champions Field Show

• Fourth Place Overall

SIUC Homecoming Parade

• 3rd Place Overall: Outstanding Music

Ste. Genevieve Marching Festival

• 2nd Place Overall

Other Awards

• 4 Students Qualified for IMEA All District Jazz Band
• 3 Students Qualified for IMEA All District Orchestra
• 5th Place Overall IHSA Class A State Solo and Ensemble Ranking
• 25 Instrumental Ensembles: Division I Rating
• 28 Instrumental Solos: Division I Rating
• 13 Vocal Ensembles: Division I Rating
• 2 Instrumenal Solos: Best of Day Award
• 2 Outstanding Soloists: Metro East Jazz Festival
• Division I Rating for Jazz Band and Concert Band for IHSA Organization Festival
• Ranked 7th in State for IHSA Division A Music Departments
• 2009 Illinois All-State Pep Band

 

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