Illinois State University Symphonic Bands Tickets

On the schedule

Illinois State University Symphonic Bands Tour Dates & Tickets

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Illinois State University’s Symphonic Bands bring together three premier wind ensembles: the Wind Symphony, the Symphonic Winds, and the Symphonic Band. The Wind Symphony is ISU’s premier wind band, renowned for its performances at major conventions and for active recording and touring. The Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band provide rigorous, high-quality repertoire and regular concert seasons on campus in Normal, Illinois. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of wind ensemble literature or exploring live classical music for the first time, ISU’s Symphonic Bands offer engaging, accessible concerts with broad appeal.

The live experience

What reaches the room

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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming 2025 ISU Symphonic Bands performances include the Symphonic Winds Concert at the Center for the Performing Arts in Normal, IL, and a joint Symphonic Winds & Symphonic Band Concert with the Wind Symphony featuring a guest conductor. The Wind Symphony will also perform a concert with Colonel Bourgeois at the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. General admission pricing applies to ISU band concerts, with typical rates around the best available price for adults, seniors, and students/faculty. Secure your seats early and enjoy a rich tradition of wind ensemble excellence from Illinois State University.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Discography highlights from ISU Wind Symphony include notable releases on Albany Records, such as Maslanka/Magnuson: Saxophone Concertos (2018), Magnuson/Gillingham/Maslanka (2010), and David Maslanka: Trombone Concerto & Symphony No. 8 (2009). These recordings showcase the ensemble’s commitment to contemporary and classic repertoire.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Illinois State University Symphonic Bands

Ensembles: Wind Symphony (premier wind band), Symphonic Winds (outstanding wind/brass/percussion), and Symphonic Band (two concerts/semester).
Major achievements: Wind Symphony has performed at ABA (American Bandmasters Association), IMEA, CBDNA, and Midwest Clinic conventions; active recording/touring schedule. ([finearts.illinoisstate.edu](https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/bands/wind-symphony/))
2025 events: Feb 12 Symphonic Winds Concert (Center for the Performing Arts, Normal, IL); Sept 30 Symphonic Winds & Symphonic Band Concert (Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall, Normal, IL); Oct 19 Wind Symphony concert with Colonel Bourgeois (Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, Normal, IL). ([events.illinoisstate.edu](https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/symphonic-winds-concert-2/?utm_source=openai))
Ticketing note: 2025 events list General Admission pricing (e.g., $12 general, $8 seniors, $6 students/faculty) for ISU band concerts. ([events.illinoisstate.edu](https://events.illinoisstate.edu/event/symphonic-winds-concert-2/?utm_source=openai))
Discography highlights (ISU Wind Symphony releases on Albany Records): Maslanka/Magnuson: Saxophone Concertos (2018), Magnuson/Gillingham/Maslanka (2010), David Maslanka: Trombone Concerto & Symphony No. 8 (2009). ([albanyrecords.com](https://www.albanyrecords.com/catalog/troy1746/?utm_source=openai))
Social media presence: ISU Bands pages reference Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X for updates; ISU Fine Arts pages encourage following ISU Bands on social platforms. ([news.illinoisstate.edu](https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2025/10/illinois-state-university-wind-symphony-welcomes-special-guest-conductor-colonel-john-r-bourgeois-director-emeritus-of-the-presidents-own-united-states-marine-band-octobe/?utm_source=openai))

The records

Illinois State University Symphonic Bands Discography

Maslanka/Magnuson: Saxophone Concertos
2018 · Albany Records
Magnuson/Gillingham/Maslanka
2010 · Albany Records
David Maslanka: Trombone Concerto & Symphony No. 8
2009 · Albany Records

Upcoming 2025 ISU Symphonic Bands performances include the Symphonic Winds Concert at the Center for the Performing Arts in Normal, IL, and a joint Symphonic Winds & Symphonic Band Concert with the Wind Symphony featuring a guest conductor. The Wind Symphony will also perform a concert with Colonel Bourgeois at the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. General admission pricing applies to ISU band concerts, with typical rates around the best available price for adults, seniors, and students/faculty. Secure your seats early and enjoy a rich tradition of wind ensemble excellence from Illinois State University.