6:15 a.m. - Load Bus

6:20 a.m. - Depart Hampton Inn

6:50 a.m. - Arrive @ Lucas Oil Stadium, Unload Trailers

7:45 a.m. - Change Into Uniforms

8:30 a.m. - Circle Up

8:35 a.m. - Block Up

8:45 a.m. - Transit

8:50 a.m. - SW Ramp/Dock

9:00 a.m. - Transit

9:05 a.m. - Physical Warm-Up (A)

9:20 a.m. - Transit/Music Warm-Up (A)

9:50 a.m. - Transit

10:00 a.m. - STATE FINALS PERFORMANCE

10:15 a.m. - Exit through SW Tunnel/South Gate

• Take equipment to trailers

• Enter back through South Gate for Milk Celebration

• After Milk Celebration, we’ll sit in section 108 as a band to watch the rest of State Finals performances

12:30 p.m. - Retreat immediately after final performance

12:30 - 1:15 p.m. - Awards

1:15 - Out to lot, final celebrations

~1:30 - Depart Lucas Oil Stadium

Contingent upon the marching band not advancing to state finals.

3:15 - Rehearsal in Practice Lot

4:45 - Rehearsal End, Eat Dinner

• Load Up Trailers

5:25 - Load Up Buses

5:30 - Depart GHS

8:00 - Arrive at Hotel - Hampton Inn Castleton

9:30 - In Rooms

10:00 - Lights Out

5 P.M. - Practice in Practice Lot

6 P.M. - Set Up Stage on Football Field

6:30 P.M. - Change in the Band Room

7:15 P.M. - Head Outside, On Field Warm-Up

7:30 - Community Performance - 2 Runs

Door 27 Opens - 7:00 a.m.

Practice Start - 7:30 a.m.

Load Up Trailer/Eat Food - 9:30 a.m.

Depart GHS - 10:30 a.m.

• We will likely stop briefly at a rest stop.

Arrive at Decatur Central - 2:10 p.m.

Unload Trailer and Change into Uniforms - 2:40 p.m.

Block Up - 3:40 p.m.

Transit - 3:45 p.m.

Physical Warm-Up - 3:50 - 4:05 p.m.

Transit - 4:05 p.m.

Music Warm-Up - 4:10 - 4:40 p.m.

Transit - 4:40 p.m.

Performance - 5:00 p.m.

Awards - 7:15 p.m.

• Awards procedure:

  • 1 - Announcement of performing bands & senior retreat

  • 2 - Top 10 Bands advancing to State Finals

Depart Decatur Central - 8:00 p.m.

• We will exit with fast-food options along the way home for dinner, typically in Anderson.

Arrive at GHS - 12:00 a.m.

• Dismissal. Unload Monday.

Rehearsal in practice lot.

Arrive at GHS, Begin Setting Up Practice Lot - 5:15 a.m.

• Props: no books needed but large book and bookshelf. Set up speakers and audio

Practice Lot Warm-Up & Early Morning Run-Through - 5:45 a.m.

Attendance in Band Room/Load Bus - 6:35 a.m.

Depart GHS - 6:45 a.m.

• Potential stop for restrooms on the way if time allows.

Arrive at Lafayette-Jefferson HS - 10:00 a.m.

• Begin unloading and changing into uniforms

Line Up in Transit Block - 11:30 a.m.

Transit - 11:35 a.m.

Physical Warm-Up - 11:40 - 11:55 a.m.

Transit - 11:55 a.m.

Music Warm-Up - 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

Transit - 12:30 p.m.

Performance - 12:45 p.m.

Back to Bus to Change/Load - 12:45 p.m.

Awards - 2:15 p.m.

Depart Lafayette-Jefferson HS - 2:45-3:00 p.m.

• We’ll likely stop on the way back at a junction with a few fast food choices. Please bring money for food.

Arrive at GHS - 7:30 p.m.

Arrive/Doors Open - 7:30 a.m.

Practice Begin on Football Field - 8:00 a.m.

• Please be prompt. Be ready for practice on the football field.

Load Up Trailers/Lunch - 12:00 p.m.

Attendance in Band Room - 1:40 p.m.

Depart Garrett - 1:45 p.m.

Arrive, Unload Trailer - 2:30 p.m.

• Tons of help is needed to unload the trailer and move equipment!

Change into Uniforms - 2:50 p.m.

Line Up in Block - 3:55 p.m.

Transit - 4:00 p.m.

Physical Warm-Up - 4:05 - 4:20

Transit - 4:20 p.m.

Music Warm-Up - 4:25 - 4:55 p.m.

Transit - 4:55 p.m.

Performance - 5:15 p.m.

• Afterwards, change and load equipment.

• There won’t be much time to eat - awards are shortly after our performance.

Awards - 6:00 p.m.

Depart Homestead HS - 6:20 p.m.

Arrive at GHS, Unload Trailers - 7:05 p.m.

Arrive/Doors Open - 7:30 a.m.

Practice Begin on Football Field - 8:00 a.m.

• Please be prompt. Be ready for practice on the football field.

Load Up Trailers/Lunch - 10:20 a.m.

Attendance in Band Room - 11:40 a.m.

Depart Garrett - 11:45 a.m.

Arrive, Unload Trailer - 12:30 p.m.

• We don’t have as much cushion time as usual. We’ll need lots of help unloading!

Change into Uniforms - 12:40 p.m.

Line Up in Block - 1:40 p.m.

Transit - 1:45 p.m.

Physical Warm-Up - 1:50 - 2:05 p.m.

Transit - 2:05 p.m.

Music Warm-Up - 2:10 - 2:40 p.m.

Transit - 2:40 p.m.

Stage - 2:57 p.m.

Performance - 3:00 p.m.

• Afterwards, change and load equipment.

• Watch other bands - awards will be after Class A and Homestead’s Exhibition. You’ll be able to find schedule on INbands.com when its been posted.

Awards - 6:00 p.m.

Depart Homestead HS - 6:30 p.m.

Arrive at GHS, Unload Trailers - 7:30 p.m.

• Practice - 3:30 - 4:40

• 5:00 - Tailgating in the Band Room

• 6:20 - Uniform/Attendance Check

• 6:30 - Head to Track, Pre-game

• Halftime performance, dismissal afterwards

Rehearsal times are subject to change - and likely to shorten.

• Change into Uniforms - 3:30

  • Immediately after changing, head to track for photos by caboose. Full group photo in stands.

• 5:50 - Line Up for Parade

• 6:00 - Parade

• 6:30 - Head to Track, Pre-game

• Halftime performance, dismissal afterwards