WIU Bands

03/28/2026

Working on some Holst. Graduate conducting student Chris Jenkins taking the Wind Ensemble for a spin around Mars.

03/16/2026

What a wonderful rehearsal shared with Tyler Davis (‘17) and his Hamilton Southeastern High School Wind Symphony. There are great things happening here! 👏

03/02/2026

You won’t want to miss this!

Calling all woodwind and brass players! Join the La Moine Brass Quintet and Camerata Nova for WINDFEST 2026: a unique chamber experience where participants will have the opportunity to learn from WIU faculty and participate in chamber music with students from our School of Music community!

Sessions include:
- Instrumental Warm-Ups
- Improvisation games for Musicians
- Regional Exhibitors with instruments and accessories
- Chamber music rehearsal and final concert performance

Register today: bit.ly/WIUWindfest

02/26/2026

Today we’re showing college spirit for the Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks! After an amazing time at the Showcase of Bands in Macomb, Illinois, we’re proudly representing Western Illinois with their band shirts today. W-E-S-T-E-R-N!

02/22/2026

The 53rd annual Showcase of Bands took place at Western Illinois University on Saturday, Feb. 21.

02/21/2026

Join us in COFAC Recital Hall at 1:00 for concerts by our visiting high school bands!

02/20/2026

We 💜 our faculty!! Thanks for some great masterclasses!

02/20/2026

The 2026 Showcase of Bands is off to an amazing start!

02/07/2026

The Wind Ensemble and Dr. Jett Walker welcomed composer Shelley Foster Gurin and collaborated in recording her trombone feature (with band accompaniment) “Ride That Funky Wave.” Fun was had by all!

12/10/2025

Any WIU Alumni up for a Chicago hang??? See below!

Join your Western Illinois University Alumni Association in downtown Chicago at Howl at the Moon for a night of high-energy live music and Leatherneck fun! 🎶💜💛

Feel free to bring a friend, spouse, or significant other — the more, the merrier!

wiu.edu/alumni

12/03/2025

Join us tonight at 7:30 for a combined concert with Moline High School! Can’t make it in-person? Tune in via our livestream on the WIU School of Music YouTube channel.