November 11, 2021
- WIND ENSEMBLE VETERANS CONCERT - Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor with graduate conductors, and special guests Dr. Alfonzo Cooper, Jr., tenor and Master of Ceremonies Clemence "Carl" Oborski, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army/WIU Professor of Military Science - *seating pre-registration/invitation info TBA
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Location: COFAC Recital Hall
- Description: *Seating pre-registration/invitation info TBA
This performance will be broadcast on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page.
WIU WIND ENSEMBLE
Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor
Dr. Alfonzo Cooper, Jr., guest soloist
Benjamin Scholz, guest conductor
Brian Drews, guest conductor
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Clemence "Carl" Oborski
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
WIU Professor of Military Science
Let Freedom Ring (introduction) - Ryan Nowlin (b. 1973)
Presentation of Colors - WIU ROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
A Patriotic Salute - James L. Hosay (b. 1959)
- Dr. Alfonzo Cooper, Jr., guest soloist
National Emblem March - E. E. Bagley (1857-1922)
- Benjamin Scholz, guest conductor
The Blue and the Gray - Clare Grundman (1930-1996)
- Brian Drews, guest conductor
Armed Forces Salute - arr. Bob Lowden (1920-1998)
Fanfare for the Fallen - Julie Giroux (b. 1961)
God Bless the USA - Greenwood (b. 1943)/arr. Mike Fansler (b.1969)
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)/William Steffe (1830-1890)/arr. James Ployhar (b.1926)
America the Beautiful - Samuel A. Ward (1848-1903)/arr. Carmen Dragon (1914-1984)
- Dr. Alfonzo Cooper, Jr., guest soloist
Retiring of Colors - WIU ROTC
Let Freedom Ring (conclusion) - Ryan Nowlin (b. 1973)
Performances in the COFAC Recital Hall are now open for limited general audience seating, with the following guidelines:
· Audience members and participants are encouraged to be vaccinated
· Off-campus visitors are encouraged to complete the WIU self-check before arriving to campus at www.wiu.edu/selfcheck
· Face coverings must be worn by all audience members, at all times
· Ushers will collect information from attendees (name, phone and email) to assist with contact tracing, if necessary
· Audience members will be expected to maintain proper social distancing from others not in his/her group
- Related Web Site: WIU BANDS
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
