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Posted April 18, 2008
MARCHING RAIDERS' 2008 DRUM MAJORS ANNOUNCED!
Congratulations to Tarah Benner, Jane Ladage and Sarah Youngs on being named our Drum Majors for the 2008 Marching Season. Tarah will begin her third year as the Raiders' Drum Major, while Jane and Sarah begin their first. The students will attend training camps in the summer, and assume their leadership roles on June 1. Congratulations, ladies!
Posted February 18, 2008
Our band camp dates for the 2008 season are set!
June 3-5, Mini Camp: Winds 8:30am-Noon, Guard and Percussion 8:30am-5pm
July 28-August 1: 8:30am-5:00pm (lunch break included)
August 4-7: 9am-9pm (lunch break included, dinner provided)
Our regular End-of-Camp Concert will be at 7:30pm on August 7 in the BHS Auditorium. On Friday, August 8, we will travel to Indianapolis to see Drum Corps International's World Championships. This is an optional trip, and families are welcome to join us. More information will be available soon, including pricings and itineraries.
Don't forget that band camp is mandatory for all members!!
Posted October 23, 2007
The Bloomington High School Marching Raiders have completed their most successful season in school history! Congratulations to all of hard-working students, our outstanding band staff, and our amazing parent organization! The band sends a huge "THANK YOU!" to all of the parent volunteers that helped make this season a success. Here is a list of the awards the band earned this year:
STATE OF ILLINOIS MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP:
 | Crowd Appeal Award, Class 4A |
| Best Winds, Class 4A |
| Best Percussion, Class 4A |
| 3rd Place Overall, Class 4A |
MAHOMET-SEYMOUR MARCHING BULLDOG FESTIVAL:
| 2nd Place Auxiliary, Class AAA |
| 2nd Place Drum Majors, Class AAA |
| 1st Place Percussion, Class AAA |
| 1st Place Overall, Class AAA |
| GRAND CHAMPION PERCUSSION AWARD |
| OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION |
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MARCHING ILLINI FESTIVAL:
Parade:
| Best Percussion, Class A |
| 3rd Place Overall, Class A |
Field Show:
| 2nd Place Percussion, Class A |
| 2nd Place Drum Majors, Class A |
| 5th Place Overall, Class A |
OLYMPIA MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL:
Parade:
| Best Auxiliary |
| Best Percussion |
| First Place, Class AAAA |
Field Show:
| Best Auxiliary |
| Best Winds |
| Best Percussion |
| First Place, Class AAAA |
Overall:
| GRAND CHAMPIONS |
MORTON PUMPKIN FESTIVAL:
Parade:
| Best Drum Majors |
| Best Auxiliary |
| Best Percussion |
| Best Winds |
| First Place, Class AAA |
Field Show:
| Best Auxiliary |
| Best Percussion |
| Third Place, Class AAA |
Overall/Grand Championship:
| Best Auxiliary |
| Best Percussion |
| Best Winds |
| Second Place (by only 0.65 points!) |
GO RAIDERS!