Western Illinois University invites you to a symphonic celebration as it hosts an incredible week of musical performances from December 2 to December 6, 2024. Featuring an array of free public concerts, the events spotlight the talents of both students and faculty in a variety of genres, including classical guitar, jazz guitar, chamber music, and wind ensembles. Under the direction of esteemed conductors and musicians like Dr. George Turner and Dr. Mike Fansler, these performances promise to captivate audiences and highlight the vibrant musical culture at WIU.

Harmony at Western Illinois University: A Week of Musical Mastery

Western Illinois University is set to host an exciting series of musical performances this December, showcasing an array of talent from both student ensembles and faculty. The WIU Classical and Jazz Guitar Ensembles will kick off the musical festivities under the expert direction of Dr. George Turner. Following these, a faculty recital will highlight the virtuosic talents of Dr. Natalie Landowski on piano, Dr. Brian Locke on bass, and Dr. Po-Chuan Chiang on piano. Concluding this series, the WIU Wind Ensemble under Dr. Mike Fansler and the trumpet students of Dr. Nicole Gillotti's studio will offer compelling performances, all open to the public.

A Musical Extravaganza at Western Illinois University: Celebrating Diverse Melodies

Mike Fansler

Western Illinois University

This performance is free and open for general seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music's YouTube channel and Facebook page.


WIU Wind Ensemble Concert - Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor

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