Performance on Jackson Square StepsThe Marching Showcase started their adventure in New Orleans with a stand still performance on the Jackson Square Steps in the French Quarters.
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Awards for Performing in the Sugar Bowl Parade and HalftimeThe Showcase was honored at the Worldstrides dance and dinner reception for their performance in the Sugar Bowl Parade and Halftime.
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Halftime Performance at Sugar BowlThe Showcase performed in front of an audience of 60,000+ people, alongside 7 other bands featured at the Sugar Bowl.
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Marching Showcase
The Marching Showcase is a marching band comprised of wind, brass, percussion, and color guard members. All students enrolled in Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble are required to participate in the Marching Showcase. The Color Guard is an auditioned part of the band, and it also includes students that are not in a band class.
The Marching Showcase march in parades throughout the fall and in the annual Centralia Halloween Parade. At the beginning of August, the band goes through two weeks of band camp, when they learn their marching show for the fall season. They perform the show during halftime at home football games and at major competitions in Illinois.
The Marching Showcase march in parades throughout the fall and in the annual Centralia Halloween Parade. At the beginning of August, the band goes through two weeks of band camp, when they learn their marching show for the fall season. They perform the show during halftime at home football games and at major competitions in Illinois.
2023 Show2022 Show |
The GridThe 2023 Marching Showcase field show is titled, The Grid.
This production includes original music and music featured from the film Tron. 2023 Awards & HonorsMurphysboro Drums at Appletime:
-1st Place in Class 3A Parade (DM, Auxiliary, Percussion) -2nd Place in Class 2A Field (DM) Marching Maroons Band Festival: -3rd Place in Class 2A Field Greater St. Louis Marching Band Festival: -1st Place in Class 1A Field (Visual, Music) Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational: 4th Place in Class 4A Field Bands of America Super Regional Championships: St. Louis, MO: 6th Place in Class 1A Field Under the StarsThe 2022 Marching Showcase field show is titled, Under the Stars.
This production includes Cambridge, 1963 by Johannsson, Coldplay's Sky Full of Stars, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Harmonium: Mvnt. 3 "Wild Nights" by Adams. Music is arranged by John Fannin. This show was also dedicated to our former Color Guard Director James Maines, whose light will forever shine in our hearts. 2022 Awards & HonorsMurphysboro Drums at Appletime:
-2nd Place in Class 2A Parade -3rd Place in Class 2A Field (Auxiliary) Mt. Zion Marching Music Games: -3rd Place in Class 3A Field Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational: -3rd Place in Class 4A Field (Visual) |
2021 Show |
BentThe 2021 Marching Showcase field show is titled, BENT.
From the music productions of John Fannin, this show has been personally customized for the Showcase 2021 Awards & HonorsMurphysboro Drums at Appletime:
-1st Place in Class 2A Parade (DM, Auxiliary, Percussion) -2nd Place in Class 2A Field (Auxiliary, DM) Mt. Zion Marching Music Games: -2nd Place in Class 2A Field Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational: -1st Place in Class 4A Field (Visual, GE) |
2020 Show |
Immortal |
The 2020 Marching Showcase field show is titled, Immortal.
In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic the Showcase is proud to present their show Immortal. Music selections include My Immortal and Hello by the band Evanescense, arranged by Aaron Guidry. The Showcase would like to dedicate this show to the Class of 2020 & 2021. As a remembrance of being immortal through these unpresidential times. 2020 Awards & Honors1st place and two 2nd place awards in the Field Show Competitions and two 2nd place awards in the Parade Competitions.
The Showcase was featured in a movie filmed by O’fallon’s Metro East Music Celebration, which also featured other bands in the area. |
2019 Show |
MachineThe 2019 Marching Showcase field show is titled, Machine
The Showcase is excited to present a popular show written by Lewis Norfleet. Norfleet is active as a composer and arranger having produced over 300 works for concert band, marching band, jazz band, percussion ensemble and various chamber ensembles. Selections will focus on the robotic and mechanical sounds of machinery. 2019 Awards & HonorsMurphysboro Apple Festival Parade:
Class 1A - Outstanding Auxiliary and 1st Place Overall Murphysboro Drums at Appletime Field Show: Class 1A - Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Music and 1st Place Overall Mt. Zion Marching Music Games: Class 2A - Best Auxiliary, Best Percussion and 1st Place Overall Collinsville Marching Classic: Class 1A - 2nd Place Overall McKendree Preview of Champions: Class 1A - Outstanding Color guard, Outstanding Music Performance and 2nd Place Overall Effingham Marching Invitation: Class 5A - Outstanding Percussion and 2nd Place Overall |
2018 Show |
QueenThe 2018 Marching Showcase field show is titled, Queen
The Showcase is thrilled to present great musical hits from the renowned band Queen. You don't want to miss the thrill of this this rock show on the field. Selections include: We Will Rock You Bohemian Rhapsody Bicycle Race Somebody to Love |
2018 awards & honors
Murphysboro Drums at Appletime - 2nd Place Class 2A Parade, 3rd Place in Class 2A Field , Outstanding Auxiliary
Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational - 3rd Place in Class 4A Field, Outstanding Visual
Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational - 3rd Place in Class 4A Field, Outstanding Visual
2017 Show |
The Uprising |
The 2017 Marching Showcase field show is titled, The Uprising
The Marching Showcase will not fear as they present a dramatic and suspenseful show of rising up. They will not control us, we will be victorious. You will not want to miss the battle on the field. Selections include: Monster by Skillet Funeral for a Friend by Elton John Uprising by Muse |
2017 Awards & Honors
McKendree Univ. Preview of Champions - 3rd Place in Class 3A
EIU Panther Marching Festival - 2nd Place Class 4A
SIU Music & Motion- Best Drum Major in Class 3A
EIU Panther Marching Festival - 2nd Place Class 4A
SIU Music & Motion- Best Drum Major in Class 3A
2016 Show |
The Heist |
The 2016 Marching Showcase field show will be titled, The Heist.
The Marching Showcase present a classic cops and robbers show with high energy, suspense and intrigue. Will the robbers pull off the heist? or will they be caught in the act? Selections include: Mission: Impossible Theme Harlem Nocturne Peter Gunn For Your Eyes Only/James Bond Theme |
2016 Awards & Honors
O'Fallon Metro East Classic - Outstanding Auxiliary in Class 2A
McKendree Univ Preview of Chamipons - 2nd place in Class 3A, Outstanding Auxiliary
McKendree Univ Preview of Chamipons - 2nd place in Class 3A, Outstanding Auxiliary
2015 Show |
Shall We Dance? |
2015 Awards & Honors
EIU Panther Marching Band Festival - 2nd place in Class 4A, Outstanding Visual and Auxiliary
Collinsville Gateway Marching Classic - 2nd place in Class 2A, Outstanding Auxiliary
Belleville East Invitational - 3rd place in Class 3A, Outstanding Auxiliary
Edwardsville Tiger Ambush Classic - Outstanding Auxiliary in Class 2A
Collinsville Gateway Marching Classic - 2nd place in Class 2A, Outstanding Auxiliary
Belleville East Invitational - 3rd place in Class 3A, Outstanding Auxiliary
Edwardsville Tiger Ambush Classic - Outstanding Auxiliary in Class 2A
2014 Show |
A Night on BroadwayThe 2014 Marching Showcase field show will be titled, A Night on Broadway
The Marching Showcase will pay homage to some of the greatest musicals to appear on Broadway! Selections include: Phantom of the Opera, arr. Paul Lavender Jet Song from West Side Story, arr. Jay Dawson On My Own/Do You Hear the People Sing? from Les Misérables, arr. Michael Sweeney and Will Rapp |
2014 Awards & Honors
Edwardsville Tiger Ambush Classic - Outstanding Auxiliary in Class 2A
2013 Show |
The Blue and The GrayThe 2013 Marching Showcase field show will be titled, The Blue and The Gray.
2013 marks the 150th anniversary of some of the most influential events of the American Civil War. The Emancipation Proclamation, the Siege of Vicksburg, and the Battle of Gettysburg all took place in 1863. The Showcase will utilize familiar Civil War era tunes to honor and even re-enact the soldiers that helped shape America. Selections will include: American Salute by Morton Gould Shenandoah Dixie Battle Cry of Freedom Battle Hymn of the Republic -All selections arranged by Zach Geller |
2013 Awards & Honors
SIU Music in Motion - 3rd Place in Class A, Outstanding Auxiliary
McKendree Univ Preview of Champions - 3rd Place in Class 2A
Valero Alamo Bowl Field Show Competition (San Antonio, TX) - 1st place in Class A, Outstanding Music, Marching, General Effect,
Auxiliary, Percussion, and Drum Major
McKendree Univ Preview of Champions - 3rd Place in Class 2A
Valero Alamo Bowl Field Show Competition (San Antonio, TX) - 1st place in Class A, Outstanding Music, Marching, General Effect,
Auxiliary, Percussion, and Drum Major
Showcase Earns Top Honors at Alamo Bowl
12/31/13
The Marching Showcase had an enjoyable, successful trip down to San Antonio, TX this past week. The students performed a Beatles medley during halftime of the 2013 Valero Alamo Bowl with 15 other bands from around the country. Furthermore, the Marching Showcase placed 1st in Class A competition at the Valero Alamo Bowl field show competition. Additional awards include Outstanding Music, Marching, General Effect, Auxiliary, Percussion, and Drum Major.
Students and chaperones also spent time at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and explored downtown San Antonio including The River Walk, The Alamo, Market Square, and the Rivercenter Mall.
The Marching Showcase had an enjoyable, successful trip down to San Antonio, TX this past week. The students performed a Beatles medley during halftime of the 2013 Valero Alamo Bowl with 15 other bands from around the country. Furthermore, the Marching Showcase placed 1st in Class A competition at the Valero Alamo Bowl field show competition. Additional awards include Outstanding Music, Marching, General Effect, Auxiliary, Percussion, and Drum Major.
Students and chaperones also spent time at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and explored downtown San Antonio including The River Walk, The Alamo, Market Square, and the Rivercenter Mall.
2012 Show |
ApocalypticOur 2012 production is titled Apocalyptic.
Apocalyptic gives sound to the destructive forces of nature that continually reshape our planet. Musical selections: -Liturgical Dances by David Holsinger, arr. Zach Geller -Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre, arr. Zach Geller -Harrison's Dream by Peter Graham, arr. Zach Geller. |
2012 Awards & Honors
Murphysboro Drums at Appletime - 2nd place in Class 2A Parade
Vandalia Marching Vandals Invite - 1st Place in Class 2A Field, Outstanding Music, Marching, Auxiliary and Drum Major
Belleville East Invitational - 3rd Place
Vandalia Marching Vandals Invite - 1st Place in Class 2A Field, Outstanding Music, Marching, Auxiliary and Drum Major
Belleville East Invitational - 3rd Place
2011 Show |
Through the FireThe 2011 Marching Showcase presents, Through the Fire
The Marching Showcase honor the firefighters who dedicate their lives for others. We are thankful for their service to our communities. Selections will include: Fire Don't Fear the Reaper Lost! Through the Fire and the Flames |
2011 Awards & Honors
Belleville East Marching Invitational - 2nd Place in Class A
Edwardsville Tiger Ambush Classic - Outstanding Drum Major in Class 2A
EIU Panther Marching Band Festival - 3rd Place in Class 2A, Outstanding Auxiliary
Edwardsville Tiger Ambush Classic - Outstanding Drum Major in Class 2A
EIU Panther Marching Band Festival - 3rd Place in Class 2A, Outstanding Auxiliary