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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.Ìý
2026 HONOR BAND CONDUCTORÌý
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2026 Showcase Bands ClinicianÌý
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2026 Guest ComposerÌý
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TBA2026 SHOWCASE BANDS
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Evanston Township High SchoolWind Symphony
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Oswego High SchoolWind Symphony
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West Aurora High SchoolWind 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 .Future Showcase Participants
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| Showcase Bands | Clinicians |
| Evanston Township | |
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| West Aurora | Ìý |
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| Showcase Bands | Clinicians |
| Libertyville | TBD, Showcase Bands |
| Downers Grove South | Nikk Pilato, Honor Band |
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