Audition Dates
Invitations to join the Marching Illini for Preseason Camp will be sent two weeks following May 1
AUDITION DATES 2026
| Audition | Date | Time | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature Twirler Round 1 Video Audition Due | February 1, 2026 | 11:59 PM | |
| Drumline, Guard, Illinettes Round 1 Video Auditions Due | April 1, 2026 | 11:59 PM | |
| Illinettes Final Audition - on campus | April 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Illinettes Location | Activities Recreation Center, 201 E Peabody, Champaign, Illinois 61820 ARC Multipurpose Room 1 All non-U of I attendees should plan to check in at member services and be prepared to provide a state issued ID |
| Guard Final Audition - on campus | April 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Guard Location | Activities Recreation Center, 201 E Peabody, Champaign, Illinois 61820 ARC GYM 1 All non-U of I attendees should plan to check in at member services and be prepared to provide a state issued ID |
| Drumline Final Audition - on campus | April 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Drumline Location | Harding Band Building, 1103 South Sixth Street, Champaign, Illinois 61820 |
| Woodwinds and Brass Round 1 Video Auditions Due | May 1, 2026 | 11:59 PM |