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University Bands

54th Annual Showcase of Bands Weekend - February 19-20, 2027

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The Showcase of Bands at ÌÇÐÄAPP 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 WIU School of Music faculty. Each year, WIU 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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2027 Honor Band Conductor


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Director of Bands

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Northern Kentucky University

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2027 Showcase Bands Clinician


conductor

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Director of Bands

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University of Georgia

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2027 Composer in Residence


conductor

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Optional Pending Demand

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2027 SHOWCASE BANDS

liberty

Libertyville High School


Wind Ensemble


Director of Bands
downer

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Downers Grove South High School


Wind Ensemble


Director of Bands
limestone

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Limestone Community High School


Wind Ensemble


Director of Bands

Concert Schedules - Friday, Feb. 19 & Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027

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54th Annual WIU Showcase of Bands

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  • Friday, Feb. 19, 7:30pm - WIU Wind Ensemble Concert
  • Saturday, Feb. 20, 1:00pm - Showcase Bands Concert
  • Saturday, Feb. 20, 4:00pm - Honor Band & WIU Concert-Band Concert

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All performances will be live-streamed on the or .
2027 Honor Band Nomination Form (opens late fall 2027)

Future Showcase Participants

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February 25-26, 2028
Showcase Bands Clinicians
Lockport Township High School
Southeast Polk High School
Warren Township High School Ìý
February 23-24, 2029
Showcase Bands Clinicians
Accepting Applications TBD, Showcase Bands
Accepting Applications TBD,ÌýHonor Band
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