History and Tradition

The Thompson Band has performed for:

• University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival 

• ISU Junior High Concert Band Contest

• Plainfield Invitational Band Festival 

• IGSMA Solo and Ensemble and Organization Contest

• ILMEA (Illinois Music Educator`s Association) State Convention

• The Midwest Clinic (rehearsal lab clinic band)

The Thompson Band has visited the campus' of:

• University of Illinois 

• Ball State University (Indiana)

• Eastern Illinois University

• North Central College

• Augustana College

• Illinois State University 

• Vandercook College of Music

The Thompson Band has performed in:

• Foellinger Great Hall - University of Illinois

• Wentz Concert Hall - North Central College

• Grand Concert Hall - Illinois State University

• Peoria Civic Center Theatre - Peoria, IL
  
  

The Thompson Band extends sincere thanks and gratitude to the following people who have worked with the band and contributed to the success of our students and band program.

• Mr. Tom Brawner - Scott County HS, KY, former Director of Bands EIU, UK

• Dr. Thomas Caneva - Ball State University, Muncie, IN

• Dr. James Hile - Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL

• Dr. Ryan Hourigan - Ball State University, Muncie, IN

• Dr. Rick Jaeske - Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 

• Mr. Ross Kellan - Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL

• Dr. James Lambrecht - Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 

• Dr. Dale Lonis - University of Manitoba

• Dr. Joseph Manfredo - Illinois State University (retired), Normal, IL

• Mrs. Margene Pappas - Oswego High School (retired), Oswego, IL

• Mrs. Stephanie San Roman - Oswego High School, Oswergo, IL

• Dr. Rodney Schueller - West Aurora High School, Aurora, IL

• Dr. Lawrence Stoffel - CSU Northridge, Northridge, CA

• Mr. Brayer Teague - Dowers Grove North High School (retired), Downers Grove, IL

• Dr. Ken Thompson - Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

• Dr. Lawrence VanOyen - North Central College, Naperville, IL

• Dr. David Vroman - Bradley University, Peoria, IL