Name: Concert Band
Start: 2026-05-15T19:30:00
Location: Northwestern University

Daniel J. Farris

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Director of Athletic Bands Daniel J. Farris conducts his final concert after 26 years at Northwestern, where he led the “Wildcat” Marching Band and Concert Band. Prior to his time at Northwestern, Farris served as Assistant Director of Bands at Illinois State University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He was also director of Orlando’s Walt Disney World Collegiate All-Star Band and taught in Minnesota and Wisconsin public schools. Bands under his direction have performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Bands of America Regional and National Championships, Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, and numerous bowl games. In this farewell concert, talented students from across the Northwestern campus present a range of exciting repertoire for band, featuring works by Percy Grainger, Dwayne Milburn, and Eric Whitacre.