Illinois Wind Orchestra and Illinois Wind Symphony
Stephen Peterson, conductor
Illinois Wind Orchestra
Ives: Country Band March (conducted by Sean Smith)
Mackey: Aurora Awakes
Holst: First Suite in E-flat for Military Band
Illinois Wind Symphony
Lamb: Caveat
Purcell/Stucky: Funeral Music for Queen Mary
Hindemith: Symphony in B-flat
The outstanding musicians in the University of Illinois Wind Orchestra excel at a wide range of musical styles and are committed to expanding band music's reaches as they undertake works for large or small groups, traditional pieces, and new compositions.
A preeminent ensemble in the world, the University of Illinois Wind Symphony premieres new works, travels to national and international events, and sets the standard for band performance and training. Its members are undergraduate and graduate students who excel at playing the traditional band repertoire, works for small chamber groups, and innovative new pieces. Since its inception, it has served as an ambassador for the historic Illinois Bands program and is an innovator in the wind band field.
