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 | Brian Covey, conductor Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – 7:30 pm Harris Theater for Music and Dance – Chicago, IL Program O Canada (1880) – Calixa Lavallee Star-Spangled Banner (1812) – Francis Scott Key Mr. Matthew Temple, conductor Director of Bands, New Trier High School (IL) Joy of Love and Life (2025) – Tyler S. Grant Mrs. Cynthia A. Lansford, conductor Director Emeritus, Birdville ISD (TX) Of Our New Day Begun (2015) – Omar Thomas Mr. Alfred Watkins, conductor Director of Bands Emeritus, Lassiter High School (GA) Shepherd’s Hey (1918/1948) – Percy Grainger, ed. Rogers Dr. John Cody Birdwell, conductor Director of Bands, University of Kentucky Unquiet Hours (2017) – David Biedenbender Dr. Thomas Caneva, conductor Director of Bands Emeritus, Ball State University Riders for the Flag (1927) – John Philip Sousa Mr. Gary Smith, conductor Associate Director of Bands Emeritus, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign American Hymnsong Suite (2007) – Dwayne Milburn Mvt. III: Nettleton (Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing) Mvt. II: Ballad on Balm in Gilead Mvt. IV: March on Wilson (When We All Get to Heaven) Dr. Mikel Fansler, conductor Director of Bands, Western Illinois University Celebrations (1988) – John Zdechlik Brian Covey, conductor Director of Bands, Lockport Township High School (IL) |
 | University of Illinois Wind Symphony Dr. Kevin Geraldi, conductor Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Program (TBA) |
 | Western Michigan University Wind Symphony Dr. Scott Boerma, conductor Thursday, March 5, 2026 Program (TBA) |
 | Wheaton Municipal Band Dr. Bruce Moss, conductor Thursday, March 5, 2026 Program (TBA) |
 | United States Marine Band, “The President’s Own” Lt. Col Ryan Nowlin, commander and conductor Friday, March 6, 2026 Program (TBA) |
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