Congratulations to the members of the Wind Ensemble from South High School in Downers Grove for being selected, through competitive recorded audition, to perform at the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Contest. This is the third consecutive year this honor has been bestowed upon this fine ensemble.The University of Illinois Bands and the School of Music presents the 2012 Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival on May 4-5, 2012. The finest middle school, junior high and senior high school concert bands from the state of Illinois will be invited to participate and present a performance on the Foellinger Great Hall stage. The 2012 SuperState Festival will conclude with an encore performance given by the Illinois Wind Symphony, conducted by Dr. Robert Rumbelow.
Receiving an invitation to the SuperState Concert Band Festival is the crowning achievement for concert bands in the state of Illinois. Only the finest concert bands are selected to participate at this exclusive event. Each selected band will receive a special SuperState participation plaque to commemorate their success and the experience of performing in the Foellinger Great Hall.
The South High School Wind Ensemble will perform in Class AAA on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 1:45 PM in the Foellinger Great Hall on the U of I campus. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.
