ILLINI NIGHTS

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois’ annual Illini Nights at the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs are scheduled throughout May, June, and July. Special guests from Fighting Illini sports will be in attendance at each event detailed below. The Marching Illini will plan to make an appearance at ONE of the Illini NIght’s which will […]

ILLINI NIGHTS

VIDEO AUDITIONS DUE APRIL 1 & MAY 1

Video audition deadlines are shown below. Be sure to complete an audition registration form to submit your video: https://marchingillini.shopwindow.io/content/render/crm_form/41dcffc5-bf37-42b4-83e5-4be3c1d142cb?presentation=web

VIDEO AUDITIONS DUE APRIL 1 & MAY 1

MARCH FORTH TOTALS

Champaign, Ill – Our 24 hour March Forth campaign has come to a close and we surpassed our 2024 goals once again. We cannot thank all of those who donated to ensure a bright future for the Marching Illini. As you can see below, we have surpassed 500 gifts and our goal of $86,000 – […]

MARCH FORTH TOTALS

2023–2024 Robert E. Gray Award: Ethan Groharing

CHAMPAIGN, Ill – It gives us great pleasure to announce that the recipient of the University of Illinois 2023–2024 Robert E. Gray Award is junior Ethan Groharing. The Robert E. Gray Award has been presented annually to a member of the UIUC trombone studio since 1992. The award is named in honor of Dr. Robert […]

2023–2024 Robert E. Gray Award: Ethan Groharing

I’M WITH THE BAND

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — by Robert Rosenthal https://www.illiniboard.com/im-with-the-band/

I’M WITH THE BAND

CHICAGO PERCUSSION REGIONAL – FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The Marching Illini Drumline will travel to Plainfield Central High School Saturday, February 17, 2024 for the WGI Chicago Percussion Regional. They will perform in exhibition for all WGI Percussion ensembles in attendance. Performance time is 7:25pm in the Plainfield Central HS Gymnasium. For tickets and more information, visit:

CHICAGO PERCUSSION REGIONAL – FEBRUARY 17, 2024

HOOPS BANDS PLAY FOR WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

Each of our Hoops Band who play for the Men’s and Women’s basketball games were able to support the amazing athletes of our Men’s and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball games. Each season, this is a true highlight for what we get to do. Congratulations to each of these athletes and thank you for allowing us to […]

HOOPS BANDS PLAY FOR WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

ORANGE AND BLUE SPRING GAME

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football team will host its annual Orange and Blue Spring Game on Saturday, April 20 at Memorial Stadium. The game will kick off at 1 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. The game will be free and open to the public and the Marching Illini will be in attendance.   More information […]

ORANGE AND BLUE SPRING GAME