News from Illinois Wesleyan

April 11, 2002
Contact: Kate Weber, 309/556-3181Event: Concert: Illinois Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble, pre-tour concert

Date: April 21 (Sunday)

Time: 3 p.m.

Location: Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall, 303 E. University St., Bloomington

Admission: Free and open to the public

Program: The IWU Wind Ensemble will perform "Barnum and Bailey’s Favorites" composed by Carl King, "El Salon Mexico" composed by Aaron Copland, "Irish Tune from Country Derry" composed by Percy Grainger, "Little English Girl" composed by Delle Cese, "March of Belgium Paratroopers" composed by Pierre Leemans, "Pastime" composed by Jack Stamp, "Postcard" composed by Frank Ticheli, "Variations on America" composed by Charles Ives and the world premiere of "Fanfare Ritmico" by Jennifer Higdon.

Background: The ensemble is under the direction of Steven W. Eggleston, IWU professor of music. Members of the Wind Ensemble include both music and non-music majors.

Contact: For additional information contact the IWU School of Music office at 309/556-3061.