Symphonic Wind Ensemble
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About
Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble
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The Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble offers an unparalleled experience in musicianship. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble has flourished in Central Illinois and beyond, performing at state and regional conventions, and on tour in New York City and the Dominican Republic. Frequent guest conductors and soloists have visited Millikin to perform with the MSWE. Notable guest conductors include Stephen Eggelston, Garrett Gillingham, Robert Grechesky, Charles Menghini, John P. Paynter, and Colonel Thomas Rotundi and conductor/composers Brian Balmages, Mark Camphouse, Scott Ninmer, Michael Schelle, and Robert W. Smith. Notable guest soloists include Millikin faculty members, Harvey Phillips (tuba), Ronald Romm (trumpet), and Peter Steiner (trombone). The Symphonic Wind Ensemble has commissioned and premiered recent works by Garrett Gillingham and Daniel Morel, and has participated in consortia with composers David Gillingham, Libby Larsen, John Mackey, David Maslanka, Scott Ninmer, Michael Schelle, Joseph Schwantner, and John Stevens. Recent collaborations include works with student dancers and choreographers from Millikin's School of Theater and Dance and a variety of video production personnel.
Performance Calendar
Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble 2022-23 Season
- MSWE I: True Colors
Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 7:30pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
- Homecoming Concert
Friday, October 7, 2022 7:30pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
- MSWE II: Millikin Honor Band Festival
Monday, October 24, 2022 at 7pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
- MSWE III: Chamber Winds
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:30pm
Albert Taylor Theatre
- MSWE IV:
February 26, 2023 at 2:00pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
- MSWE V: Season Finale
April 29, 2023 at 7:30pm
Kirkland Fine Arts CenterMedia
Live performance of Radiant Joy by Steven Bryant in 2019:
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Live antiphonal performance of Intrada 1634 at the 2019 Collage Concert:
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Live performance of Shenadoah by Omar Thomas in 2020:
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