Illinois State University School of Music Alumni Concert Band Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31, 2025

ISU welcomes alums who have played in any School of Music concert band back to campus for a weekend of music-making!

Even if you can only attend the Saturday rehearsal and performance, everyone is welcome!

Registration closed May 1, 2025

UPDATE: Repertoire has been decided! This repertoire is according to the current sign-up numbers; we are moving forward with one band at this level. BUT, we are happy to add a second group at a more accommodating level of music should a large enough group sign up before the deadline.

  • Congo del Fuego Nuevo - Márquez, arr. Nickel
  • Forward/Still - Thomas
  • Riften Wed - Giroux
  • Blue Shades - Ticheli
  • The Glory of the Yankee Navy - Sousa, arr. Schissel

Schedule

Friday, May 30, 2025

  • 5:00pm - 7:30pm Rehearsal
  • 8pm - 10pm Dinner and Social (BloNo Pizza Co. - 1304 Cross Creek Dr., Normal, IL 61761)

Saturday, May 31, 2025

  • 9:30am - 12:00pm Rehearsal
  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm - Lunch Break
  • 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Rehearsal

4:00pm - Concert

Unofficial social at the conclusion of the concert

Rehearsal and Performance Location

Center for the Performing Arts - 351 S. School Street, Normal IL 61761

Need to borrow an instrument?

We have limited access to instruments. First come, first serve. Percussion and piano will be provided.

Contact Lauren Bobarsky - lbobars@IllinoisState.edu

What to wear for the performance?

Provided T-Shirt and any Shorts/Pants

Concert Admission

Free and open to the public

Nearby Hotels

Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center - 201 Broadway Ave, Normal, IL, 61761

Hyatt Place Bloomington-Normal - 200 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761

The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center - 1621 Jumer Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704

Hampton Inn Bloomington-Normal - 320 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL, 61761

CREATED BY
Lauren Bobarsky