University Bands

51st ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF BANDS WEEKEND - February 22-24, 2024

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.

2024 HONOR BAND CONDUCTOR

McCutchen

Dr. Matthew McCutchen

2024 SHOWCASE BANDS CLINICIAN

Watkins

Alfred L. Watkins

2024 COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE

George

Ryan George

2024 SHOWCASE BANDS

Mehville High School

Mehlville High School

Concert Band

Tony Brown

Metamora Township High School

Metamora Township High School

Wind Ensemble

Zachary Hilligoss

normalwest

Normal West High School

Wind Ensemble

Ryan Budzinski

Concert Schedules - Friday, Feb. 23 & Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024

51st ANNUAL WIU SHOWCASE OF BANDS

  • Friday, Feb. 23, 7:30pm - WIU WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

    Program: Wind Ensemble

  • Saturday, Feb. 24, 1:00pm - SHOWCASE BANDS CONCERT
  • Saturday, Feb. 24, 4:00pm - HONOR BAND & WIU CONCERT BAND CONCERT

All performances will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel or Facebook page.