Tradition and Innovation

At the forefront of great university marching bands, the style of the Marching Illini represents an exciting combination of treasured Illini traditions and unique innovations.

Traditional Performances
While the MI performs a different halftime show at each home football game, our pregame show showcases many of Illini fans' favorite traditions -- from the pregame run-on and Revised Entrance #3, to Illinois Loyalty and Oskee Wow Wow. Each halftime show is concluded by one of the most recognized band formations anywhere: the famous Three In One performance.


Above: Three In One during the 2007 Fighting Illini Football game vs. Penn State.


Above: Three In One, and Chief Illiniwek, during a 1937 home football game.

Illinois Marching Band Innovations
The Marching Illini is never content to remain stagnant -- our focus is always on the future. Read about some of the many Marching Illini firsts and band innovations developed at Illinois.