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26th ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF BANDS WEEKEND
February 21-23, 2013
The Showcase of Bands at Western Illinois University 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 WIU School of Music faculty. Click here to learn more about being a part of the 2013 Honor Band, conducted by Dr. Daniel Schmidt.
2013 HONOR BAND
Nominate your outstanding student
musicians for the 2013 Honor Band
Honor Band, Guest Conductor
Danny Schmidt
Director of Bands
Northern Arizona University
2013 SHOWCASE BANDS
Announcing our Showcase Bands for 2013
Showcase Bands, Guest Conductor
Steve Davis
Director of Bands
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Washington Community High School Washington, IL Jim Tallman, Director
Plainfield Central High School Plainfield, IL Dan Valkema, Director
Metea Valley High School Aurora, IL Don Devany, Director
Notable Concerts
Washington Community High School Washington, IL Jim Tallman, Director
Plainfield Central High School Plainfield, IL Dan Valkema, Director
Metea Valley High School Aurora, IL Don Devany, Director
Notable Concerts
- Friday, Feb. 22: WIU Wind Ensemble Concert;
Mike Fansler, conductor with Steve Davis, guest conductor
7:30 PM - Saturday, Feb. 23: Showcase of Bands Final Concerts:
1:00-2:30pm - Saturday, Feb 23: Honor Band Concert;
Daniel Schmidt , conductor
4:00 PM - Saturday, Feb 23: WIU Concert Band Concert;
Matt Thomas, conductor with Daniel Schmidt, guest conductor
4:30 PM
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