EIU Homecoming 2011

Panther Marching Band and Pink Panther Alumni Performance - "Fill the Field"

Saturday, Oct. 22

See the new sites and sounds, experience new traditions and relive great memories at Homecoming 2011. Former members of the Panther Marching Band, Guard and Pink Panther Dance Team are invited to join current students for our Third Annual Fill the Field halftime show performance held in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend.

Schedule of Events

• Schedule of Events Map

Registration and Continental Breakfast - 7:30 a.m. - O'Brien Stadium

Get a jump start on the day's festivities with a complimentary continental breakfast, courtesy of the EIU Alumni Association. Family and friends are welcome.

Halftime Show Rehearsal - 8 a.m. - O'Brien Stadium

Join us for our halftime show rehearsal. If you plan to participate in the Homecoming halftime show, it is essential that you plan to attend this rehearsal.

Homecoming Parade - 9:30 a.m. - Old Main

March in the Homecoming parade as an alumni member of the Panther Marching Band, Guard or Pink Panther Dance Team. Note: The parade route is approximately two miles long.

Football TailGREAT and Alumni Tent City - 11:30 a.m. - O'Brien Stadium Tailgate Area

All colleges will be represented out of O'Brien Stadium. Faculty and staff from many departments will be present and available to visit with you. Tailgate attractions will include complimentary food, live music, kids' activities, EIU freebies and more!

Homecoming Football Game - 1:30 p.m. - O'Brien Stadium

EIU hosts UT Martin for the Homecoming football game. As a member of the EIU Alumni Marching Band, Alumni Guard, or Pink Panther Alumni Dance Team, your game ticket will be provided compliments of the EIU Alumni Association. Additional tickets will be $13 per person. Tickets will be mailed one week prior to the event.

During halftime, help us to "fill the field" by participating in the Homecoming halftime show featuring both current students and alumni. This year, alumni members of the EIU Cheer team will also perform.

Registration Information

To register, call 1-800-ALUM-EIU or complete and return this form (via mail, email or fax) by Friday, Oct. 7. Payment must accompany your registration form. Completed registration forms can be sent to:

Mailing Address

Eastern Illinois University
ATTN: Alumni Services
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920

Email Address

alumeiu@eiu.edu

Fax Number

217-581-7206

Questions? Please call the EIU Alumni Services Office at 217-581-3619 or 800-ALUM-EIU.

Sheet Music and Choreography

Parade Sheet Music

Panther Marching Band alumni will perform the Eastern State March (Fight Song). Click here to be directed to the pregame/parade sheet music.

Halftime Show Sheet Music

Panther Marching Band alumni members will perform musical hits Soul Finger and White Rabbit.

Soul Finger
Alto Sax	Baritone B.C.	Bass Drums	Clarinet
Cymbals	Flute	French Horn	Snare
Tenor Sax	Tri Toms	Trombone	Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2 and 3	Tuba

White Rabbit
Alto Sax 1	Alto Sax 2	Baritone B.C.	Bass Drums
Clarinet 1	Clarinet 2	Cymbals	Flute
French Horn	Quad Toms	Snare	Tenor Sax
Trombone 1	Trombone 2	Trumpet 1	Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3	Tuba

Please be sure to print the music and bring it with you on Saturday, Oct. 22. Also, you will need to provide your flip folder if needed.

Halftime Show Choreography

Halftime show chorography will be taught during the 8 a.m. rehearsal. Chorography for the Alumni Marching Band, Alumni Guard and Pink Panther Alumni Dance Team will be designed suitable for all age groups.

Alumni Band members please be sure to print the parade and halftime show sheet music and bring it with you on Saturday. Also, you will need to provide your own flip folder if needed.

Uniform

To provide a uniform look on the field and to demonstrate our Panther pride, we ask each performing alumnus/alumnae to purchase our "official" performance t-shirt. The cost of the shirt is $10. You do not have to purchase a shirt again if you performed with the Alumni Marching Band, Alumni Guard or Pink Panther Alumni Dance team in 2009 or 2010.

Alumni Panther Marching Band

Official T-shirt paired with dark jeans or dark slacks and comfortable tennis shoes.

Alumni Guard

Official T-shirts paired with your preferred style of a dark athletic pant or jeans and comfortable tennis shoes.

Alumni Pink Panther Dance Team

Official T-shirts paired with your preferred style of a dark athletic pant and comfortable tennis shoes.

Instruments and Flags

If you do not have an instrument, you might consider borrowing one from your local high school. The student band has a few extra percussion instruments that can be reserved by contacting Alan Sullivan, director of athletic bands, at 217-581-6087 or rasullivan@eiu.edu no later than Friday, Oct. 7.

Flags will be provided to all participating Alumni Guard at the 8 am rehearsal.