Marching Illini Band Fund
The Marching Illini Band Fund provides comprehensive support for the Marching Illini, ensuring a first-class experience for all its members. From instrument purchases to uniform maintenance, the production of halftime music and drill, and facilitating travel to away games, your contributions impact every aspect of the band's operations.
Marching Illini Scholarship Fund
Join us in building a legacy of leadership and loyalty within the Marching Illini by contributing to the Marching Illini Loyalty Scholarship Endowment. Our goal is to raise $1,000,000 by 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a robust scholarship program that will award 80 deserving seniors with $500 scholarships each.
Gary E. Smith Excellence in Leadership Award Fund
The Gary E. Smith Excellence in Leadership Award Fund honors the enduring legacy of Associate Director of Bands Emeritus and former Director of the Marching Illini, Gary Smith. This award provides crucial support to current students in the Bands program who exemplify outstanding leadership skills, academic excellence, and serve as an inspiration to others on campus.
Marching Illini Drumline Scholarship Fund
This scholarship specifically supports students in the drumline with eligibility requiring a commitment of at least two previous seasons with the Marching Illini.
Marching Illini Drum Major Scholarship Fund
This annual scholarship recognizes the outstanding contributions of 1 exceptional drum major within the Marching Illini who embodies the core values and spirit inherent to the band.
Marching Illini Feature Twirler Scholarship Fund
Ignite the flame of artistic excellence by contributing to the Marching Illini Feature Twirler Scholarship Fund. Your support directly fuels the aspirations of our exceptional feature twirlers, ensuring that their dedication to performance and skill receives the recognition and encouragement it deserves.
Marching Illini Dad's Day Fund
The Marching Illini Dads Day Fund plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the Dad's Day field show and related activities orchestrated by the Marching Illini.
David A. Trotter Endowment Fund
This fund is used to purchase equipment and instruments, ensuring that the Marching Illini remains at the forefront of innovation and performance.
Gregory S. Vasich Memorial Endowment Fund
The Gregory S. Vasich Memorial Fund is dedicated to the support of crafting a spectacular halftime marching band performance by the Marching Illini in memory of Gregory S. Vasich, a cherished former member of the band who played trombone.
Illinois Bands Gratitude Fund
Illinois Bands Gratitude Fund was started by MI alumni Lisa-Ann (Lingner) Barnes and Rob Barnes to support students with financial hardships to share their gratitude for the support Lisa-Ann received as a 1st generation college student at Illinois.
Ward & Mary Wilson Marching Illini Scholarship Fund
Ward Wilson, a beloved member of the Marching Illini, was not a music major, but music was his passion. This scholarship is awarded to a non-music-major with financial need in the trombone section, to continue Ward's legacy and demonstrate the strength of bonds formed by music and friendship.
Ward & Mary Wilson Marching Illini Travel Support Fund
The Ward and Mary Wilson Marching Illini Travel Support Fund provides members with lifetime opportunities to share their love of the Marching Illini outside the Urbana/Champaign area. Travel costs often limit these opportunities. This fund is part of the living legacy of much-loved Marching Illini trombone section band member, Ward Wilson.