The award-winning Urbana High School band program is more than just a variety of musical ensembles. We are a family of students, directors, parents, alumni and community partners who collaborate to promote excellence in our UHS band program. Throughout the year, the UHS Band Boosters provide support to our bands and raise the necessary funds to make high quality music education accessible for all students regardless of income or background.
Join us for the UHS Band Boosters Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, September 11 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the UHS Commons! Our first meeting of the year will include a meet & greet with our band directors, a Q & A session, time to get to know other band families, tasty treats and a fun opportunity to win band t-shirts and prizes. Enter through Door 1 and we will direct you to the UHS Commons. Find the agenda here. Double the fun and join the UHS PTSA meeting in the UHS Commons beforehand from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
There are two opportunities to see Urbana Tiger Marching Band's 2025 Field Show, The Fire Swan, this weekend: 1) UHS Football vs. Normal Community at UHS. The UHS Pregame starts at 6:30 pm and the Field Show takes place at Halftime (7:00 pm Game Kickoff); 2) Sat Sept 13 Sage City Invitational, Monticello HS. TMB Takes the Field for Competition (6:45 pm). Find ticket info for the competition here.
Calling all Tiger Marching Band Alumni! Dust off those instruments and flags and come perform with us during pregame at the UHS Homecoming pregame on Friday, September 19, 2025! Find more info and RSVP by September 15 here.
Hey Band Families, Alumni & Friends! Did you know on-site volunteers receive FREE admission to home football games and competitions? Be a part of the excitement and volunteer during TMB events--no previous experience necessary. It takes a village and we need U! Sign up here to volunteer with home game performances and competitions.
Save the date! Don't miss the 2025 C-U Marching Band Showcase on Monday, October 6 at 7 pm on the Centennial High School Football Field. Come see field shows from Urbana Tiger Marching Band, The Central Marching Maroons, and The Centennial Marching Chargers. It's FREE and your generous donations will directly support all of the participating band programs. Food trucks will be available on site with a variety of menu items. Make a secure online donation here.
Join us for the 2025-26 Band Booster Meetings! Meetings will take place on the following dates at 7 pm in the UHS Band Room: September 11, October 23*.November 13, December 4*, January 8, February 5*, March 5, April 2* and May 7. New this year, meetings marked with an asterisk (*) are designated as planning meetings. More info here. Find a full list of meeting dates and topics here.
Mark the 2025 Tiger Marching Band Performance Schedule in your calendars. Feel free to share the schedule with family and friends. We hope to pack the stands with TMB fans for our "Fire Swan" field show this season! Click through the photo carousel to find the 2025 TMB Performance Schedule or check the Google Calendar below.
Looking to get a jump start on planning for the year? Use the 2025-2026 UHS Bands At-a-Glance Calendar to mark performances and events in your schedule. Find the calendar here.
Calling all 2025-26 Band Families! Whether your student is in TMB, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony or Jazz Band, please take a minute to complete the Information Form here.
Get ahead start on the 2025-26 ILMEA Auditions! Audition materials are available here.
If you have questions for other parents or would like the latest up-to-date on-site information on performances and events, join our GroupMe here.
Follow us on Facebook here and Instagram here for more information about all of our band ensembles, as well as a link to photos and videos from the season.
Did you know TMB has an Instagram account? Follow TMB's Instagram here!
Announcing the 2025 TMB Field Show: The Fire Swan! More info for TMB families here (parents, check your Skyward email from Ms. Peterik and students, follow your TMB Google Classroom).
The Urbana High School Bands include two concert bands, a marching band with color guard, two big-band style jazz ensembles, a jazz combo, a brass choir, a woodwind choir, and a percussion ensemble. Please click on each section below to find out more information.
Stacey Peterik, Director
Christi Fernsberg, Director
Kristi Kaplan, Color Guard Instructor
Peyton Black, Percussion Instructor
The Boosters are comprised of parents, alumni and community members. Urbana Bands are committed to making our award-winning program accessible for all students regardless of financial need. All are welcome and encouraged to join our extended band family. Our entire Urbana community benefits when we collaborate together. Please join us!
Donations
If you would like to support the band with a donation, checks payable to Urbana Band Boosters can be sent to the attention of Mr. Hicks at Urbana High School, 1002 S Race, Urbana, IL 61801.
To make a secure donation to the Urbana Bands Trip Scholarship Fund online: Please click here.
To make a secure donation to the Urbana Bands 100th Anniversary Equipment Fund online: Please click here.
To make a secure donation to the Dr. Evelyn B. Underwood Instrumental Assistance Fund online: Please click here.
Thank you!
Alumni and Friends
The Urbana High School bands are rich in history and we would like to stay connected with our Alumni and Friends!
Check out our Urbana High School Bands Alumni website here.
Please consider completing the Urbana Bands Alumni & Friends Database Form to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events.
Email us your photos and stories about Urbana Bands here.
Follow Urbana Bands Alumni on Facebook here and Instagram here.
Fundraising can be easier than you think. Here are some of the ways you can help out:
Invite your friends and family to a band event.
Like and Share Urbana Bands social media posts on Facebook and Instagram.
Participate in fundraising events.
Write your school board and local legislators and share how music education has impacted your student and family in a positive way.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Band Families are invited to join our GroupMe at UHS Band Boosters Group Me for more information.
