2025 ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI BAND DAY
All Illinois State University Band Alumni are invited to Alumni Band Day, November 1, 2025. Join us for any and all events, including a Friday evening rehearsal, Saturday rehearsal, halftime performance, and Saturday night reception. All eras of the ISU band program are welcome!
Friday, October 31, 2025
6:30-7:30 PM, OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center (Dome north of Hancock)
If you can’t make it on Friday due to Halloween, join us on Saturday morning!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:00 am - Parking opens for tailgating (G53)
10:00 am - Rehearse with the BRMM (9:00 for BRMM)
1:00 pm Meet at the Y
2:00 pm Kick off - Perform in the stands (next to BRMM) AND during halftime with the Big Red Marching Machine
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Reception, Crawford’s Corner Pub, 610 W Chestnut St, Bloomington, (appetizers and cash bar). $5 per person.
Two Steps to Register
- Complete the Form Below
2. Purchase the following based on your participation.
Game ticket (section next to BRMM): $10 each (tickets will be distributed at the reception)
Parking: $10 per vehicle (G53 for tailgating)
Reception: $10 per person
Use this link to make your purchase:
Dress
The gameday dress is black pants with a red ISU Bands Alumni Shirt or Hoodie. Purchase yours at:
Music
Music will be distributed to registrants closer to the event via a Google link.
Instruments
We have very limited availability beyond percussion, so please do your best to secure an instrument.
Hotels
Contact these hotels directly if in need of a room:
Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center - 201 Broadway Ave, Normal, IL, 61761
Hyatt Place Bloomington-Normal - 200 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761
The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center - 1621 Jumer Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704
Hampton Inn Bloomington-Normal - 320 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL, 61761
Questions about the event? Email us at: