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| Music & Motion | |
| Carbondale | |
| Location - State | Illinois |
| 10/19/2024 | |
Music & Motion 2024 will take place on Saturday, October 19 in the Saluki Stadium. The first band will step-off at 10:00 AM. Music and MotionWe will employ a traditional 7-member judging panel, with awards in each class (including percussion, drum major and color guard). Each band will also receive a beautiful, custom-made participation award. Classes will be determined by band size. For those of you who wish to promote a non-competitive philosophy, we are pleased to help. Our “Festival Class” will provide feedback on your performance with positive, encouraging comments to the members of your band. Admissions: | |
On behalf of Southern Illinois University Bands, SIU Admissions, Provost Dr. Sheryl Tucker, and Chancellor Dr. Austin Lane, we are pleased to invite you to the Music & Motion Marching Band Festival here at SIU! Music & Motion 2024 will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 19 in beautiful Saluki Stadium. We will employ a traditional 7-member judging panel, with awards in each class (including percussion, drum major and color guard). Each band will also receive a beautiful, custom-made participation award. Classes will be determined by band size. For those of you who wish to promote a non-competitive philosophy, we are pleased to help. Our “Festival Class” will provide feedback on your performance with positive, encouraging comments to the members of your band. We offer a special "early bird" entry fee. If you enroll before October 1, the entry fee is $125.00. After that date, the fee is $150.00. We hope that you will be able join us for this exciting day of marching music, fellowship, and fun. We welcome you to complete the online entry form linked below at your earliest convenience. Space for the event is limited, and registrations will be accepted based on the day they are received. | |
| Participating Bands | Participating Bands TBA |
Adjudicator Panel TBA | |
| George Brozak | |
| siu.edu | |
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Midwest Marching has no affiliation with any state high school activities association, professional music educator organizations, or any high school music organizations.
Midwest Marching is not a governing or sanctioning body for marching band events or judging. All marching events are operated by the hosting director or hosting organization. Please contact your school’s band director with any concerns about a marching event.
