Benedictine College Bands

05/09/2026

CALLING ALL ALUMNI! BC Bands are going to London 🇬🇧 In May 2027 we will travel to London for an amazing week of performances, culture, and the historic sights of ‘the World’s Capitol’ …. and you are invited! Sign up on the interest form below for more information, we open up for registration and monthly payments on 1st June! We hope you can join us on this adventure ❤️🖤

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05/02/2026

This week the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band held their final concert of the semester; 'The Beauty of Nature', featuring the music of Pete Meechan, Viet Cuong, and Brian Balmages. Congratulations to our fabulous student conductors Jaiden, Theresa, Mary, and Andrew, and to an amazing group of graduating seniors. You can listen to our complete performance of 'Deciduous' Viet Cuong on Youtube, link in the comments. ❤️🖤

04/18/2026

Join our orchestra friends, Sunday 19 April at 5pm, for a concert of Sibelius, Troy, and Beethoven ❤️🖤

04/15/2026

Congratulations to our Benedictine Bands students Jaiden Miller, Chris Pierce, Ryan Bergman, Caroline Cunningham, Kalli Hart, and Tim Kasprzak who gave outstanding Discovery Day presentations in both the arts and sciences. Bravo Ravens ❤️🖤

04/12/2026

We all had such an amazing time serving at the 2026 KSHAA Solo and Ensemble Festival!!
We loved getting to meet all of the amazing students that came to campus and help them on this special day❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️

03/19/2026

This past month, the Wind Ensemble presented Samuel Hazo’s Arabesque, a powerful and captivating work that showcases driving rhythms, colorful textures, and Middle Eastern–inspired melodies. The full performance will be available soon on our YouTube channel. Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble on a truly outstanding performance ❤️🖤

03/10/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. Davoren who was recognised for the Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Award 2025 at the American Bandmasters Association Convention this week in Chicago. A performance of his Concerto for Euphonium was given by the incredible Hiram Diaz of ‘The President’s Own’ United States Marine Band and Wheaton Municipal Band as part of the convention, something which Dr. Davoren was able to share with his own professor, Dr. Paul Popiel of the University of Kansas.

03/04/2026

This past month, the Benedictine College Wind Ensemble presented Andrew Boysen Jr.’s Symphony No. 4 for Band, an incredible work for band that blends intense instrumental writing with moments of sung text. This excerpt captures the start of the first movement. The full performances will soon be available on our YouTube channel. Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble on an incredible performance on this piece❤️🖤

02/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the American Heritage Concert presented by the Benedictine College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble! Congratulations to both groups on their performances! We can't wait to share recordings with you soon❤️🖤

02/16/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/mckBvu9-e6M?si=i0rQkRxzHSePp3lt

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