Illinois Concert Bands Alumni Reunion
June 6–7, 2026
Renew old friendships
Relive old memories
Rejuvenate your chops
Reconnect with your Illinois Bands
Concert Program to be announced
Conductors: Tom Caneva, Peter Griffin, Barry Houser, Kevin Geraldi,
Linda Moorhouse, Stephen Peterson, Beth Peterson,
Gary Smith, and Ken Steinsultz.
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
Saturday, June 6
Rehearsals in Harding Band Building, Room 141
Dinner and Reception in the Illini Union
Sunday, June 7
Dress Rehearsals in the morning, Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center
Concert, 3:00 pm, Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center (attire - all black)
We’re still in the planning stages, but we hope to have two bands depending on interest and instrumentation. So 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/.
