November 11, 2025
- WIU Wind Ensemble Veterans Concert - Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor with Charles Jones, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army & WIU Professor of Military Science, Master of Ceremonies; Annabel Herbert, National Anthem soloist; guest conductors Christian Jenkins and Kaylin Vos; WIU ROTC Color Guard
- Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: COFAC Recital Hall
- Description: This performance is free and open to the public.
WIU WIND ENSEMBLE
Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor
Annabel Herbert, guest soloist
Christian Jenkins, guest conductor
Kaylin Vos, guest conductor
WIU ROTC Color Guard
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Charles Jones
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
WIU Professor of Military Science
Let Freedom Ring (introduction) - Ryan Nowlin (b. 1973)
Presentation of Colors: WIU ROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Star Spangled Banner - Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)/John Stafford Smith (1750-1836)
Annabel Herbert, soloist
National Emblem March - E. E. Bagley (1857-1922)
Christian Jenkins, guest conductor
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)/William Steffe (1830-1890)/arr. James Ployhar (b.1926)
Trombone chorale arrangement - Brady Wade & Barrett Dennis
Vocal Setting/guest conductor - Kaylin Vos
Percussion feature arrangement - Darren Woods
Music for Prague: 1968 - Karel Husa (1921-2016)
IV: Toccata and Chorale
Stars and Stripes Fanfare - James Stephenson (b. 1969)
Salute to the Armed Forces - Arr. Jari Villanueva (b. 1955)
God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood (b. 1943)/arr. Mike Fansler (b.1969)
America the Beautiful - Samuel A. Ward (1848-1903)/arr. Carmen Dragon (1914-1984)
Retiring of Colors: WIU ROTC
Let Freedom Ring (conclusion) - Ryan Nowlin (b. 1973)
- Related Web Site: WIU BANDS
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
