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Supporting young musicians in the Champaign Central High School music program
FREE concert with the USAF AIRMEN OF NOTE along the Central Jazz Enemble in CHS Decker Theater Apr 28. Get tickets…
Congrats to 6 ILMEA ALL-STATE Central Musicians!
CHS Music News
USAF Airmen of Note FREE Concert
Central High School Music is proud to host the US Air Force Airmen of Note Jazz Band on April 28 at 7 PM in CHS Decker Theater. Central Jazz Ensemble will open the program at 7 PM, and the Airmen of Note will take the stage at 7:30 PM. Get FREE tickets to the event...
2025 Trivia Night
Central Music Program's Trivia night has been postponed until Sunday September 21, 2025. Mark your calendar for this fun event! Get all the details here: https://www.maroons.org/trivia/
Upcoming Events
56th Annual Central Jazz Festival
Apr 4-5 – Fri and Sat Evenings in Combes Gym
Music Boosters Meeting
Apr 21 – 7 pm Central HS Band Room
2025 Marching Maroons Contract Due
Apr 30 – See CutTime email
Band Concert
May 5 – 7 pm Decker Theather
Orchestra and Choir Concert
May 7 – 7 pm Decker Theater
About Maroons Music
The success of the Champaign Central High School music programs is a result of the dedication and hard work of the students, directors, school and district administrators, parents, teachers, boosters, and community members. Everyone involved realizes the importance of music and music education in the development of young people.
Fee Payment Options
Please provide your student’s name and the item you are paying for (e.g. Marching band participation ($100), Jazz program fee ($50), ILMEA audition fee ($10)).
Option 1: Pay with student credit (if your child has a student credit balance through fundraising activities in previous semesters): Email treasurer.maroonbands@gmail.com.
Option 2: Pay with Cash. Please deposit in a locked box in the band room in a sealed envelope that includes your student’s name and payment item description.
Option 3: Pay with Check. Please make your check payable to Champaign Central Music Boosters and mail the check to 610 W. University Ave., Champaign, IL 61820 c/o Central Music. Please use black ink and remember to sign and date your check.
Option 4: Pay with Zelle. Zelle is a free online payment tool through your bank. See if your bank offers Zelle https://www.zellepay.com. Our Zelle email is treasurer.maroonbands@gmail.com.
Option 5: Pay with Cheddar up. Cheddar up is an easy online payment tool . Please note that there is a nominal fee to use this credit card service.
Link to Cheddar up for Marching Band Fee
https://champaign-marching-band-fees.cheddarup.com
Link to Cheddar up for Jazz Band Fee
https://central-jazz.cheddarup.com
Ensembles
Concert Bands
The winds compose as many as three bands, performing popular and symphonic music and competing at ILMEA.
Jazz Ensembles
Central Jazz features the annual Swing Central event, Jazz festival and gigs around town.
Marching Band
The Pride and Class of Champaign, the Marching Maroons perform at football games and competitions in autumn semester.
Want to Join The Central Music Boosters Club?
We would love to have your guidance and help with the booster club supporting Champaign Central music!  Please email the Booster Club president for more information about the next meeting and how you can get involved.