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High school musicians merge talents at SIUE, 29th Bi-State Honor Band Festival

High school musicians merge talents at SIUE, 29th Bi-State Honor Band Festival

Three bands consisting of top high school musicians from Illinois and Missouri took to Dunham Hall stage Saturday. Photo courtesy of Theresa San Luis.
Dozens of brass instruments, part of a band, shone under the lights onstage at Dunham Hall. So too did many more high school students in performing college level music before their teachers, […]

Archer receives award for her prolific composing of classical music

Archer receives award for her prolific composing of classical music

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has recognized composition professor Kimberly Archer for her significant contributions to music with the ASCAP Plus Award.
Where composers may not receive royalties for their work with non-professional musicians, such as middle school, high school and community ensembles, Archer said “this is a way for ASCAP to […]

SIUE band director Bell rings in evaluation as a finalist judge at DCI World Championships

SIUE band director Bell rings in evaluation as a finalist judge at DCI World Championships

SIUE Music Prof. John Bell judged the 2013 DCI World Championships

SIUE Band Director John Bell
 

The Blue Knights. The Boston Crusaders. The Colts—just a few of the many drum corps groups that rehearsed countless days and evenings for a year, traveled thousands of miles across the country competing until they reached the highly anticipated event: the […]

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