May 2, 2026

60th Annual WIU Wind Ensemble President's Concert celebrating Dr. Kristi Mindrup, 13th President of Western Illinois Univeristy - Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor with guest piano soloist Dr. Natalie Landowski and guest conductor Chris Jenkins
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: COFAC Recital Hall
Description: This performance is free and open to the public.

PROGRAM

Mars from The Planets, Op. 32 (1916/1924) - Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934)/trans. George Smith
Chris Jenkins, guest conductor

Four Scottish Dances (1957/1978) - Malcolm Arnold (1921 - 2006)/trans. John P. Paynter
I. Pesante
II. Vivace
III. Allegretto
IV. Con brio

Bugler's Holiday (1954) - Leroy Anderson (1908 - 1975)/arr. Michael Edwards

Armenian Dances, Part I. (1972/1974) - Alfred Reed (1921 - 2005)

Rhapsody in Blue (1924) - George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Dr. Natalie Landowski, piano soloist

Related Web Site: WIU BANDS
Contact Information:
 Joanie Herbert
 Phone: 309-298-1843
 Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu
Source: School of Music

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