University Bands

51st ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF BANDS WEEKEND - February 20-22, 2025

The Showcase of Bands at Western Illinois University gives talented high school musicians the opportunity to participate and learn from nationally recognized wind band conductors and Western's own applied and conducting faculty. Band directors are encouraged to attend and observe the sessions under the direction of our guest conductors and the WIU School of Music faculty.

2025 HONOR BAND CONDUCTOR

Davis

Darrin Davis 

2025 SHOWCASE BANDS CLINICIAN

Genvro

Dr. Bradley Genevero

2025 CULTURAL EXPERT (ASIAN MUSIC)

coming soon

Michael Lee

2025 SHOWCASE BANDS

Geneseo

Limestone Community High School

Wind Ensemble

Justin Bainter & Stevi Rzeszutko

Richwoods High School
Richwoods High School

Wind Ensemble

Christopher Render & Kylie Hankoski

stay tuned

Galesburg High School

Wind Symphony

Dena Baity & Kyle Barshinger

Concert Schedules - Friday, Feb. 21 & Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025

52nd ANNUAL WIU SHOWCASE OF BANDS

  • Friday, Feb. 21, 7:30pm - WIU WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
  • Saturday, Feb. 22, 1:00pm - SHOWCASE BANDS CONCERT
  • Saturday, Feb. 22, 4:00pm - HONOR BAND & WIU CONCERT BAND CONCERT

All performances will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Future Showcase Participants

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