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The 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band Inc. was re-created in 1996, by musicians from Central Illinois. Like the original band, the musicians were recruited from the same geographical area in Illinois and come from all walks of life. The band is an authentic re-creation of the actual Civil War Era band that was mustered at State Normal University in 1861.

The 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band has performed for historic programs, school events, and civic events throughout the Midwest, including many performances in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. The band also plays at military balls and conducts educational programs that address the history of the Civil War era brass band movements and the evolution of brass instruments. The band's uniforms, sewn from natural wool fibers, are authentic in every detail and are patterned from

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actual specimens worn by the Union soldier. The authenticity in dress presents the audience with the most accurate appearance possible.

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Read more about the history of the 33rd!

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2022 Performances

  • April 16: SUV Tomb Wreath Laying Ceremony (Oak Ridge)

    • Springfield, IL      Time: 10:00 am​

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  • May 7:  Lexington Festival​

    • Lexington, IL     

      • 3:00 pm - Church of Christ Uniting​​

      • 5:00 pm - City Park

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  • June 18:  Fairbury​

    • Fairbury, IL     Time: 2:00 pm

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  • July 19:  Lincoln's Tumb - Flag Lowering Ceremony​​

    • Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield IL​

      • Time: 7:00 pm

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  • Aug 6:  David Davis Mansion

    • Bloomington, IL     Time: 4 - 6:00 pm

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  • Aug 28:  Green Valley's 150th Celebration​

    • Green Valley, IL     Time: 1:30 pm

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  • Sept 18:  All Saints Lutheran Church​

    • Orland Park, IL     Time: 2:00 pm

 

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Check back for updated details as well as new dates added! ​​​​​​

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Buy and Download

33rd Illinois Regiment Band Albums or Songs

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE 33rd ILLINOIS:

"The band gave a great show last night, as evidenced by the fact that people were willing to stay even though it was getting dark and getting chillier. Thank you as always for a wonderful performance, and thank you as well to the "citizens" and dancers in period clothing."

— Dr. Angelo Favis,

Illinois State University

You'll find the 33rd performing in a variety of settings, such as:

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  • Concerts

    • Military Brass Band​

    • Civilian Brass Band

  • Re-enactments​

  • Period Balls

  • Weddings

  • Educational Presentations

  • Dedication Ceremonies

  • Festivals

  • Civic Events

 

Contact us if you are interested in learning more about how you can book the 33rd for a special event. 

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Band Management

Darcy Ackley - Band Manager

John Bergmann - Bandmaster

Kirby Reese - Assistant Bandmaster

 

Board Members​

John Hamann - President

John Hansen - Vice President

Bryan Rowold - Comptroller

John Bergmann - Secretary​

Jim Achenbach - Board Member

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