February 23, 2024
- 51st Annual 澳门六合彩历史记录 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 - 澳门六合彩历史记录 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抯 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 & 澳门六合彩历史记录 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 澳门六合彩历史记录 gives talented high school musicians the opportunity to participate and learn from nationally recognized wind band conductors and Western'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 澳门六合彩历史记录 School of Music faculty.
- Related Web Site: 澳门六合彩历史记录 SHOWCASE OF BANDS 2024
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
