Marian Catholic High School

The Marian Catholic Band program has a reputation as one of the outstanding concert and marching bands in the United States. Over the past 20 years the bands have earned hundreds of awards and honors.In the State of Illinois Marching Band Championships, Marian is undefeated in its class since 1980. This 21-year undefeated streak at state is unprecedented in any arena. The Spartan has also won seven overall state titles. In Bands of America Competition, the Marian bands have been named Summer National Champion five times: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988; Class AA National Champion for 10 years, and Grand National Champion seven times: 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1994, 1997, and 2000.The concert bands at Marian have consistently earned Superior ratings in Illinois High School Association Organizational Contests. The Symphonic Band is undefeated in its class at the Illinois Superstate Concert Band Contest. The Marian Concert Band also placed first in its class at the State of Illinois Concert Band contest in every year attended. The Marian Symphonic Band participated in the first Bands of America National Concert Band Festival and participated again in 1995 and 1998. The Marian Symphonic Band has also performed at the National Band Association Convention.The Marian Band is a holder of three Illinois and four Chicago Heights honorary proclamations, including a joint Illinois House and Senate proclamation in 1990. The band is also twice entered in the United States Congressional record in congratulatory commendatory messages