Illinois Concert Bands Alumni Reunion
June 5–6, 2027
Join us for a special celebration of the historic Illinois Bands program!
Rehearse and perform with current and former faculty, reconnect with old friends, former band members, and fellow performers, and participate in a spectacular Alumni Band Concert. We’re excited to “return to our roots” for a special concert in Foellinger Auditorium, where band concerts were performed for decades.
Discounted rate blocks for hotel rooms are being arranged at the Illini Union Hotel and iHotel. More information coming soon!
Use this extra time to rejuvenate your chops! We look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus so we can celebrate our shared experiences together.
Thank you for being a part of the Illinois Bands community!
COMING SOON—See who's planning to attend...
Registrants—by name
Registrants—by instrument
COMING IN MAY—find part assignments here...
Part Assignments
TENTATIVE Schedule for 2027
Saturday, June 5
Rehearsals in Harding Band Building, Room 141
Dinner and Reception in the Illini Union
Sunday, June 6
Dress Rehearsals in the morning, Foellinger Auditorium
Concert, 3:00 pm, Foellinger Auditorium (attire—all black)
We’re still in the planning stages, but mark your calendar now, and stay tuned for more event details.
If you would like to make a contribution in support of the Alumni Band event, please visit our Giving page. Select “Other” in the dropdown menu, and enter “Alumni Band” as the gift designation.
Questions? Please email UIBandsAlumni@gmail.com.
HOUSING
Champaign-Urbana offers a multitude of lodging options. Some of the closest to campus are:
Hampton Inn, 1200 W. University Ave., Urbana, IL; (217) 337-1100
Marriott TownPlace Suites, 603 S 6th St, Champaign, IL; (217) 344-1600
Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL; (217) 352-9970
Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham, 101 Trade Center Dr, Champaign, IL; (217) 398-3400
iHotel, 1900 S. First St., Champaign, IL; (217) 819-5000
Homewood Suites, 1417 S. Neil St., Champaign, IL; (217) 352-9960
Illini Union Hotel, 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL; (217) 333-1241
We are working on discounted hotel rates. Please visit the Champaign County Visitors’ Bureau to find out more about lodging, restaurants, and other local attractions: https://experiencecu.org/.
