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University Bands

53rd Annual Showcase of Bands Weekend - February 20-21, 2026

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The Showcase of Bands at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ» gives talented high school musicians the opportunity to participate and learn from nationally recognized wind band conductors, as well as WIU’s own applied and conducting faculty. Band directors are encouraged to attend and observe sessions under the direction of our guest conductors and the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»School of Music faculty. Each year, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Bands invites three high school ensembles to participate. Additionally, local high school directors are given the opportunity to nominate students for the Honor Band, which allows students to work with a guest conductor and perform at the conclusion of the weekend.

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2026 HONOR BAND CONDUCTOR

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conductor

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2026 Showcase Bands Clinician

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conductor

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2026 Guest Composer

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TBA coming soon

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TBA

2026 SHOWCASE BANDS

Geneseo

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Evanston Township High School
Wind Symphony
Richwoods High School

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Oswego High School
Wind Symphony
stay tuned

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West Aurora High School
Wind Symphony

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Concert Schedules - Friday, Feb. 20 & Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026

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53rd Annual Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Showcase of Bands

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  • Friday, Feb. 20, 7:30pm - Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Wind Ensemble Concert
  • Saturday, Feb. 21, 1:00pm - Showcase Bands Concert
  • Saturday, Feb. 21, 4:00pm - Honor Band & Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÄÚÄ»Concert-Band Concert

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All performances will be live-streamed on the or .
2026 Honor Band Nomination Form (opens late fall 2026)

Future Showcase Participants

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February 20-21, 2026
Showcase Bands Clinicians
Evanston Township
Oswego
West Aurora Ìý
February 19-20, 2027
Showcase Bands Clinicians
Libertyville TBD, Showcase Bands
Downers Grove South Nikk Pilato, Honor Band
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