76 Plainfield D202 Students to Perform in Honor Band Festival

Plainfield East High School to host annual Southwest Prairie Conference event featuring musicians from 12 schools

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Seventy-six musicians from Plainfield's four high schools will perform in an honor band festival on February 17. Plainfield East High School will host the annual Southwest Prairie Conference Honor Band Festival, which features two bands: one for first-year students and sophomores, and another for juniors and seniors. The two honor bands will work with guest conductors from the University of Illinois and Augusta College during the day before performing in a 7 p.m. festival open to the public.

Why it matters

The annual honor band festival provides talented young musicians from the Plainfield school district an opportunity to showcase their skills and collaborate with peers from other schools in the region. It also highlights the strong music education programs in Plainfield's high schools and the district's commitment to supporting the arts.

The details

The honor bands are made up of students from 12 schools in the Southwest Prairie Conference. The junior/senior band includes 20 students from Plainfield Central, 10 from Plainfield South, 10 from Plainfield North, and 10 from Plainfield East. The freshman/sophomore band includes 10 students from Plainfield Central, 8 from Plainfield South, 10 from Plainfield North, and 8 from Plainfield East.

  • The honor band festival will take place on February 17, 2026.
  • The public performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on February 17.

The players

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202

The public school district serving the city of Plainfield, Illinois, which includes four high schools participating in the honor band festival.

University of Illinois

One of the guest conductors leading the honor bands during the festival.

Augusta College

One of the guest conductors leading the honor bands during the festival.

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The takeaway

The annual honor band festival showcases the musical talents of Plainfield's high school students and the strength of the district's music education programs. It provides a valuable opportunity for young musicians to perform with their peers and learn from experienced conductors, further developing their skills and passion for music.