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.
Read more about the history of the 33rd!
2026 Performances
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April 16: SUV Tomb (Oak Ridge Cemetery)
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Springfield, IL Time: 10:00 am
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May 16: Civil War Days
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Bishop Hill, IL Time: 1:30 pm - Concert
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6:00 pm - Ball
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May 30: Vrooman Mansion
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Bloomington, IL Time: 5:00 pm
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June 16: Lincoln's Tomb, Flag Retreat (Oak Ridge Cemetery)
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Springfield, IL Time: 6:30 pm
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June 23: Lincoln's Tomb, Flag Retreat (Oak Ridge Cemetery)
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Springfield, IL Time: 6:00 pm
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July 4: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
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Springfield, IL Time: TBD
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July 7: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
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Springfield, IL Time: 12:00 pm (noon)
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July 16: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
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Springfield, IL Time: 12:00 pm (noon)
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July 27: ISU Summer Music on the Quad
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Normal, IL Time: 7:00 pm
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July 30: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum
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Springfield, IL Time: 12:00 pm (noon)
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Aug 1: Connie Link Amphitheater
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Normal, IL Time: 5:00 pm
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Aug 21: Debate Days
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Ottawa, IL Time: 7:00 pm
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Updated Schedule!
You'll find the 33rd performing in a variety of settings, such as:
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Concerts
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Military Brass Band
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Civilian Brass Band
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Re-enactments
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Period Balls
Contact us if you are interested in learning more about how you can book the 33rd for a special event.
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Weddings
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Educational Presentations
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Dedication Ceremonies
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Festivals
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Civic Events
Listen to the 33rd Live Performance
Listen to the 33rd Live Performance
Minstrel Boy
Lincoln & Liberty and Riding a Raid
Grafulla's Dead March
Just Before the Battle, Mother
33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band
Band Management
Darcy Ackley - Band Manager
Bryan Rowold - Comptroller
John Bergmann - Bandmaster
Kirby Reese - Assistant Bandmaster
Board Members
John Hamann - President
John Hansen - Vice President
Sara Simpson - Secretary
Jim Achenbach - Board Member
Rusty Ayers - Board Member