SIU Events

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is always buzzing with exciting events for students, alumni, and the community. From spirited Homecoming celebrations and nationally recognized Saluki athletic games to cultural festivals, concerts, career fairs, and student showcases, there’s always something happening on campus. Whether you're looking to get involved, cheer on the Salukis, or explore the arts and sciences, SIU offers dynamic events year-round that bring the Saluki spirit to life.

SIU Wind Ensemble

The SIU Wind Ensemble, led by Dr. Christopher Morehouse, is the School of Music’s premier touring wind band. The group features around 40 of the university’s top instrumentalists and is open to all SIU students—whether music majors, minors, or non-majors—who perform at an advanced level on woodwinds, brass, percussion, double bass, piano, or harp.

Each year, the Wind Ensemble presents five concerts in Shryock Auditorium, including a featured performance during the annual Heartland Honor Bands and Choir Festival in February. The ensemble also tours regularly, sharing their music on regional, national, and international stages.

Feb. 25th

Americana

Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band

TOWER

Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1

WORK Autumn Walk

IVES, arr. Elkus A Song of a Gambolier COPLAND The Red Pony Film Suite

Mar 26-29

Musical Theater Production

Wind Ensemble and

School of Theater and Dance

PORTER Anything Goes

Apr. 29th

Star Wars

Wind Ensemble

ADAMS, trans. Odom

Short Ride in a Fast Machine

SCHWANTNER From a Dark Millennium

SHAPIRO Distanced

WILLIAMS, arr. Hunsberger Star Wars Trilogy