November 11, 2025
- 91²Ö¿âWind Ensemble Veterans Concert - Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor with Charles Jones, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army & 91²Ö¿âProfessor of Military Science, Master of Ceremonies; Annabel Herbert, National Anthem soloist; guest conductors Christian Jenkins and Kaylin Vos; trombone choir, and 91²Ö¿âROTC Color Guard
- Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: COFAC Recital Hall
- Description: This performance is free and open to the public.
91²Ö¿âWIND ENSEMBLE
Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor
Annabel Herbert, guest soloist
Christian Jenkins, guest conductor
Kaylin Vos, guest conductor
91²Ö¿âROTC Color Guard
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Charles Jones
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
91²Ö¿âProfessor of Military Science
Let Freedom Ring (introduction) - Ryan Nowlin (b. 1973)
Presentation of Colors: 91²Ö¿âROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
A Patriotic Salute - Symphony Setting of the Star Spangled Banner - Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)/arr. James L. Hosay (b. 1959)
Annabel Herbert, soloist
National Emblem March - E. E. Bagley (1857-1922)
Christian Jenkins, guest conductor
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)/William Steffe (1830-1890)/arr. James Ployhar (b.1926)
Trombone chorale arrangement - Brady Wade & Barrett Dennis
Vocal Setting/guest conductor - Kaylin Vos
The Trombone Republic - trombone choir
Music for Prague: 1968 - Karel Husa (1921-2016)
IV: Toccata and Chorale
Stars and Stripes Fanfare - James Stephenson (b. 1969)
Salute to the Armed Forces - Arr. Jari Villanueva (b. 1955)
God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood (b. 1943)/arr. Mike Fansler (b.1969)
America the Beautiful - Samuel A. Ward (1848-1903)/arr. Carmen Dragon (1914-1984)
Retiring of Colors: 91²Ö¿âROTC
Let Freedom Ring (conclusion) - Ryan Nowlin (b. 1973)
- Related Web Site: 91²Ö¿âBANDS
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music



