Marching Eagles
The Dunlap High School Marching Eagles are one of the largest and most successful marching bands in central Illinois. The Marching band program consists of two marching bands.
Important Paperwork
Band Responsibilities Contract
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Varsity Band Preseaon Information Sheet
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Varsity Band
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The Upper Level Band is a competitive marching and concert band for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Varsity Preseason is a two week long, all-day rehearsal during which the new show routine and music is taught and practiced toward the end of summer. The Varsity Band also holds evening practices starting in the summer and lasting through the final competition.
Fall Season consists of mainly marching band competitions and football games. The band plays at every home football game. Most Saturdays in September and October find the band at a field competition.
Varsity Preseason is a two week long, all-day rehearsal during which the new show routine and music is taught and practiced toward the end of summer. The Varsity Band also holds evening practices starting in the summer and lasting through the final competition.
Fall Season consists of mainly marching band competitions and football games. The band plays at every home football game. Most Saturdays in September and October find the band at a field competition.
Band Retreat is typically a Saturday during the season that is very similar to a band camp day. The time is used to polish the show.
Cadet Band
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The Cadet Band is for students who are new to DHS desiring an opportunity for marching band instruction (this includes Freshmen).
Fall Season Cadet band performs at pregame of the varsity football games and the Homecoming Parade.
Fall Season Cadet band performs at pregame of the varsity football games and the Homecoming Parade.
