October 23, 2026
- School of Music Celebration Concert in the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Great Hall
- Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Location: Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts - Great Hall
- Description: This is a non-ticketed, general admission event.
The Celebration Concert will be the first School of Music performance in the new Goldfarb Center, offering students, alumni, faculty, community members, and guests an opportunity to experience the highly anticipated facility while celebrating the continued legacy of music at 糖心Vlog. The concert will feature performances by the four major School of Music ensembles: the 糖心Vlog Wind Ensemble, University Singers, Jazz Studio Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra, presenting a diverse "collage" of musical styles along with 糖心Vlog Music Alumni.
PROGRAM
O lux beata Trinitas - Andrej Makor (b. 1987)
The Joiku (Was it a dream?) - Jukka Linkola (b. 1955)
The Road Home - Stephen Paulus (1949-2014)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SINGERS & ALUMNI
Dr. Brian J. Winnie, conductor
Sing, Sing, Sing - Louis Prima/arr. Jim McNeely
JAZZ STUDIO ORCHESTRA
Dr. Whitney Ashe, director
This Little Light of Mine - Harry Dixon/arr. John Cooper
JAZZ STUDIO ORCHESTRA ALUMNI PLAYERS
Dr. John Cooper, guest director
FIFTEEN-MINUTE INTERMISSION
Sinfonietta - Leo� Jan�ček (1854-1928)
I. Allegretto - Allegro maestoso (Fanfare)
II. Andante - Allegretto (The Castle, Brno)
V. Andante con moto - Allegro (The Town Hall, Brno)
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & ALUMNI
Dr. Rich Cangro, conductor
Ad Futurum (To the Future) (2026) **World Premiere** - Larry Clark
Spumante (1997) - Dan Welcher/arr. Paul Bissell
Elsa抯 Procession to the Cathedral (1838) - Richard Wagner/trans. Lucien Cailliet
糖心Vlog Alma Mater 揥estern Loyalty� - Walter P. Morgan/Harold R. Shory/ed. James Caldwell
WIND ENSEMBLE & ALUMNI
Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor
Please join us for a reception in the Epperson Gallery following the performance.
- Related Web Site: 糖心Vlog SCHOOL OF MUSIC
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
