The above-named band will appear at the Normal Marching Band Invitational at Illinois Wesleyan University on Saturday, September 21, 2024. We understand and agree that our participation in this event is voluntary and that, except when or unless caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the contest hosts, the Normal West/Normal Community High School Bands, their Unit 5 Music Parents Association, the McLean Co. Unit District No. 5 Schools, and Illinois Wesleyan University, their officers, members, directors, employees, or volunteers shall not be nor later become liable or responsible in any way for any death, injury, damage, delay, or irregularity which may occur while participating in or as a result of this event.