Concert Bands
Wind Symphony
MUS 0200.001 (1 credit hour)
Dr. Milton Allen, Conductor
Rehearsals: M W F, 1:00-2:15 PM
As the most accomplished of our four concert bands, the EIU Wind Symphony is the “flagship” of the band program at Eastern, consisting of approximately 45 of our finest brass, woodwind and percussion performers by audition. This ensemble performs significant literature for winds that is drawn from the major masterworks of the repertoire for the modern Wind Band, including chamber literature. The Wind Symphony is also actively involved in the commissioning of new works for wind band as well as exploring new approaches to programming/performing.
Concert Band
MUS 0201.001 (1 credit hour)
Barry L. Houser, Conductor
Rehearsals: T Th, 6:30-7:20 PM (Fall Semester)
The EIU Concert Band is perfect for the student with previous band experience wishing to continue in music performance while in college, but with a limited time commitment. The Concert Band is open to all EIU students, staff, and faculty – NO AUDITION IS REQUIRED – simply a hearing for seating placement. This ensemble performs traditional as well as contemporary works for winds and percussion and presents two concerts during the Fall Semester. Note: music majors must play their primary instruments in this ensemble!
