February 23, 2024
- 51st Annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Showcase of Bands with guest conductors Matthew McCutchen, Alfred L. Watkins, and Composer-in-Residence Ryan George
- Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: COFAC Recital Hall
- Description: These performances are free and open for general seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Friday, Feb. 23
7:30pm - Â鶹´«Ã½ WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT: Matt Thomas, conductor w/guest conductor Alfred L. Watkins and guest composer Ryan George
PROGRAM
El Camino Real (1985) - Alfred Reed
O Magnum Mysterium (1994/2001/2004) - Morten Lauridsen/arr. Robert Reynolds
- Alfred L. Watkins, guest conductor
Fantastic Polka - Arthur Pryor
- Jett Walker, trombone soloist
Symphony No. 6 (1956) - Vincent Persichetti
The Governor’s Own March (1921/2023) - Alton Adams/arr. Loras John Schissel
- Alfred L. Watkins, guest conductor
Riff Raff (2012) - Ryan George (guest composer)
Saturday, Feb. 24
1:00pm - SHOWCASE BANDS CONCERT w/guest bands from Melville High School, Tony Brown, conductor; Metamora Township High School, Zachary Hilligoss, conductor; Normal West High School, Ryan Budzinski, conductor with guest conductors
4:00pm - HONOR BAND & Â鶹´«Ã½ CONCERT BAND CONCERT: Anneliese Land, conductor w/guest conductor Matthew McCutchen and guest composer Ryan George
CONCERT BAND PROGRAM
Halcyon Hearts (2021) - Katahj Copley
Cape Breton Postcard (2006) - Catherine McMichael
Good Night, Dear Heart (2009) - Dan Forrest
- Matthew McCutchen, guest conductor
Pop Music 92023) - Alex Shapiro
Visionaries (2007) - Ryan George
Pentland Hills (1965) - James Howe
The Showcase of Bands at Â鶹´«Ã½ Illinois University gives talented high school musicians the opportunity to participate and learn from nationally recognized wind band conductors and Â鶹´«Ã½'s own applied and conducting faculty. Band directors are encouraged to attend and observe the sessions under the direction of our guest conductors and the Â鶹´«Ã½ School of Music faculty.
- Related Web Site: Â鶹´«Ã½ SHOWCASE OF BANDS 2024
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
