Level: 30
Influence: 24408
Hometown: O'Fallon, IL
League: BOA!
The O'Fallon Township High School Band Program has a rich tradition of performance excellence. The Marching Panthers have participated in numerous national events including three appearances in the Tournament of Roses Parade, three appearances in the Fiesta Bowl Parade, and two appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Marching Band has also participated three times in the Orange Bowl Parade and twice in the Boscov's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, along with the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade in Little Neck and Douglaston, NY, the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN, the Waikiki Thanksgiving Day Parade in Waikiki Hawaii, and the Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade in Disney World, Florida. The Marching Band has also entertained for professional sports organizations including multiple times for the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals, five times for the Chicago Bears, and four times for the St. Louis Rams. The Marching Panthers have performed at numerous Bands of America Regionals and Super Regionals, being a consistent finalist and Regional Champion at the Clarksville Regional in 2015 and 2018. The Marching Panthers were a Bands of America Grand Nationals Finalist in 2018 with the show title, “Stretching the Canvas.” The Band Program also provides for 4 Concert Bands that rehearse during the regular school day. These four bands - the Honors Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Winds, the Symphonic Band, and the Freshman Band - are auditioned groups based on a student's individual playing ability. These bands together serve as the pep band for several athletic events throughout the year. These groups present 2-3 concerts per school year as well as participate in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Organizational Contest and additional statewide festivals. The four Concert Bands have consistently received Division I (Superior) ratings at contest. The Concert Bands performed at Carnegie Hall in New York in May 2014, at the University of Illinois Superstate Festival, and at the Music For All National Festival in 2016.