Columbia High School Eagle Band

08/08/2026

This group worked HARD this past week! We also made lots of time for fun.

Catch “A Night at the Opera” at a home football game:
8/28, 9/10, 9/25, 10/9, 10/16

Or come support the band at our competitions:
SIUC Music & Motion 9/26
GSLMBF @ Belleville 10/3

Looking forward to a great season!

08/05/2026

Marching Showcase 2026!!
Come check out what we’ve learned at camp!
Friday at 8 PM at the CHS multipurpose field.

07/19/2026

CHS Color Guard had a successful weekend camp!

Who’s ready for Friday night lights???

07/18/2026

A few action shots from closing ceremonies

07/18/2026

Our Drum Majors, Camden, Grace, and Eleanor had a great week at Smith Walbridge! They focused on fundamentals of conducting, marching, leadership, and building community. These three are ready to lead the Marching Eagles to success this season!

Special congratulations to senior drum major, Camden Stephan, for being awarded the Gary Smith Golden Whistle Award! Your spirited leadership doesn’t go unnoticed!

04/07/2026

CHS students 9-12th grade for the 26-27 school year: join us to try out for color guard this week! 6-8 PM in the CHS gym on Tuesday and Thursday!

You’ll get to join us and march at Disney World in the summer of 2027!

03/24/2026

Congratulations to these students who all happen to be great musicians as well!! 😊

A HUGE congratulations to CHS's 2025-2026 Illinois State Scholars!

Illinois State Scholars earn this distinction based on ACT scores, class rank, and ranking in the top 10% of Illinois high school graduates.

We are very proud of this year's Illinois State Scholars!

03/18/2026

03/10/2026

The CHS Bands are excited to invite you to join us for the 2026 Pops Concert next Tuesday, 3/17 at 7 PM.

The concert will feature the CHS Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble playing favorites from film, TV, musical theatre, and popular music.

01/29/2026

So proud of these three!

We wish Aaron Eisenhauer, Jonah Velnosky, and Charlotte Garcia all the best this weekend as they travel to Peoria to represent Columbia High School at the ILMEA All State Music Festival! They will perform in the All State Concert on Saturday! Have a great weekend at All State!