33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band

• Feb. 12: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Springfield, IL at 1:00 p.m.
• Feb. 23: Miller Park, Bloomington, IL in the Pavilion from 2-5 p.m. (Lincoln Bicentennial Commission)
• Feb. 23: Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington, IL at 6:15 p.m. (Prelude/Intermission/Postlude for Barbershoppers Concert)
• Feb. 24: Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington, IL at 1:15 p.m. (Prelude/Intermission for Barbershoppers Concert)
• Apr. 12: Sons of Union Veterans, Oak Ridge Cemetary, Springfield, IL at 10 a.m.
• Apr. 26-27: Civil War Re-enactment, Keokuk, Iowa. All day with Saturday evening ball.
• May 17: Fundraiser for the Unit 5 Autism Summer camp-Bloomington, St. Patrick Church of Merna from 7-10 p.m.        
• June 28: “A Historic Day in Dimmitt’s Grove” at the Vrooman Mansion, Bloomington, IL from 11am-1pm.
• July 1: Lincoln’s Tomb Flag Ceremony, Springfield, IL at 6 p.m.
• July 12: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield, IL, performing in Union Park-across from the ALPM at 11:30 & 1:30.
• July 13:  Town of Normal Amphitheater from 4-6 p.m.
• July 25: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield. See note above. 6:30 p.m.
• August 2 and 9: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Springfield. See note above. 10 a.m.
• August 23:  Saunemin Civil War Living History Weekend; the 33rd plays at 4pm & 7 p.m.
• Sept. 1: Chautauqua Days for Lincoln Bicentennial Kickoff in Jacksonville, IL in Community Park at 2:30 p.m.  
• Sept. 13: “Railsplitter Ball”, Lincoln, IL from 7-10 p.m.
• Oct. 5: Lincoln Legacy – Washington, IL at the Public Library, 1 p.m.
  
• Oct. 11-12: “Shadows of the Blue & Gray”, Princeton, IL. Civil War Reenactment. All weekend.
• Oct. 18: Illinois State University Homecoming Parade, Normal, IL at 9:00 a.m.

Performances for 2009

• May 2- Saturday: Time/specific venue to be announced. Springfield, IL
• May 3- Sunday: Time/specific venue to be announced

"Thank you for participating in the 55th Inaugural Parade. You represented your state and our country well and helped make the event a big success.  Laura and I send our best wishes." The White House

"Thank you for your participation in our Sesquicentennial Parade. Your enthusiasm and commitment to our district helped to make the event a huge success. We appreciate you taking the time from your busy schedule to join in our celebration." Parade Committee, Bloomington District 87 Schools

"Many many thanks and kudos to the wonderful group of musicians of the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band!  Your music and dedication to the instruments and music of the Civil War made for a fabulous weekend concert.  All that attended were thoroughly entertained by the music and the stories presented.  Most importantly your generosity of time and talent helped raise money towards finding a cure for blood cancers.  100% of the ticket sales and donations was donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thank you again for delighting us all with your music and for presenting this special concert." Howard Hill

“Thanks so much for bringing an ensemble from the 33rd Illinois Volunteers to play for our Constitution Week observance. We were  pleased with the history we learned about the 33rd in the Civil War, the instruments, and the uniforms. Believe me, I will try to hear you at every opportunity. Your music is extraordinary!” DAR Constitution Week Chairman

"Your band was great! It was so fun when we got to sing along with you! Some of us really got into that!”  5th Grade Student

“Thank you! Thank you! You cannot imagine how much we appreciate your generous efforts. The children loved seeing you and hearing your awesome music. They are still singing “Goober Peas” School Teacher

"I want to thank you for being a part of our dedication ceremony. This was truly a piece of history, a Union group’s first appearance honoring a confederate veteran” Sons of Confederate Veterans

"Listening to your music was a goose-bump-raising experience for all of us!" David Davis Mansion Concertgoer

"Everyone enjoyed your music, the commentary was enlightening, and the band gave the event just the spark it needed to be truly memorable." McLean County Historical Society