Preview of Champions
Held at McKendree University’s Leemon Field
Event Ticket Information
$8 – Adults 14 and up (includes program)
$6 – Children ages 7-13 (does not include program)
Free – Children 6 and under
...All tickets will be sold at the main entrance to Leemon Field...
Event Concessions
A concession stand will be available for the entire show. Drinks, snacks, candy, and
a variety of foods will be available for a very reasonable price. All proceeds will
help fun the McKendree University Department of Music's "Music In Our Schools" Educational
Series, in which the Preview of Champions is a part of. We thank you for your support!
Information for Participating Directors
We offer following for attending bands:
• Lighted Game Day Turf Field
• Bands perform based on number of instrumentalists
• Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each class and Grand Champion Award
• Caption awards to include: Outstand Percussion, Color Guard, Visual Presentation,
and Wind Performance
• Video review immediately after each bands' performance
• Clinician comments immediately after each band's performance
• Indoor Director and Staff hospitality room overlooking the field
• Concessions will be available for purchase
Step #1 – Complete a registration form
Step #2 – Turn in a payment request to your Business Office or Principal
Step #3 - Please contact your principal or business office to secure a Certificate of Insurance listing McKendree University as an additional insured. This is a very simple process for you to complete. It is our understanding that more and more educational institutions will be requiring a COI in the future when you attend events at their schools. Thanks!
Step #4 – Verify your final numbers in the band (this information will be e-mailed to you approximately one month prior to the show).
Step #5 - Please return a Clinician Information Form the week of the show (we will send you a reminder in your final information packet).