Honor Orchestra

October 18-19, 2024

What:

The Second Annual Illinois Wesleyan University Honor Band will be held October 18-19 of the fall semester. We are excited to continue this exciting event, which welcomes nominated students from all over Illinois to come together and create beautiful music under the direction of Logan Campbell, Director of Large Instrumental Ensembles at Illinois Wesleyan University. Over the course of two days, students are building a program of diverse repertoire, while also interacting with applied faculty in different instrument areas through sectional work, getting a view of campus on tours with current students, and meeting new friends from other orchestra programs. The schedule is below and culminates in a free concert for our community, families, friends.

When:

October 18-19, 2024 (see schedule below for more speicifc details)

Where:

All events will take place on campus at Illinois Wesleyan University. Campus is located at 210 N. Park Street, Bloomington, IL. Busses should drop off in the traffic loop in between Presser Hall and Ames Library. Self-parking is typically available on campus, and bus parking can be managed in any of the available large lots. For those traveling from greater distances, we can provide hotel recommendations based on connections to our institution.

Many of the events will occur in Presser Hall, home to our School of Music. Students will also visit the Dining Hall, as well as get a tour of campus.

Who:

String musicians, grades 9-12, are encouraged to join us. They are recommended by their teacher and then invited to register. Seniors interested in auditioning to study at the School of Music may also arrange auditions while on campus with us!

Teachers: The School of Music Faculty is providing several options for Professional Development for teachers who register their students, at no cost to you! A link will be provided for you to register (once you've submitted student names) and receive your CEU credit!

Schedule:

Friday, October 18
9:30-10:00 am - Arrival & Check-in
10:00-10:15 am - Welcome Meeting
10:15-10:45 am - Group Activity
10:45 am-12:15 pm - Rehearsal
12:15-12:30 pm - Pack-up, Walk to Dining Hall
12:30-1:30 pm - Lunch

*Lunch will be included and provided in our Dining Hall, the Bertholf Commons with a large array of tasty options.

1:30-1:45 pm - Walk to School of Music
1:45-2:45pm - Sectionals
2:45-3:45 pm - Tour of Campus
3:45-4:00 pm - Break
4:00-5:30 pm - Rehearsal

Optional: IWU Wind Ensemble Concert at 7:30 pm, Free

Saturday, October 19

9:30-9:45 am - Arrival & Check-in
9:45-10:15 am - Group Activity
10:15-10:30 am - Unpack/Warm-up
10:30 am-12:00 pm - Rehearsal
12:00-12:15 pm - Pack-up, Walk to Dining Hall
12:15-1:15 pm - Lunch
1:15-1:30 pm - Walk to School of Music
1:30-2:30 pm - Rehearsal
2:30-3:15 pm - School of Music Panel
3:15-4:00 pm - Break (change, prepare for concert)
4:00-4:30 pm - Concert

Optional: Illinois Symphony Orchestra Concert at 7:30 pm, Free (for participating students)

We are so excited to welcome you to Illinois Wesleyan University and the School of Music! Please be in touch with any questions or concerns: lcampbe2@iwu.edu