Millikin University Wind Ensemble
Under the direction of Dr. Neal Smith.
04/18/2026
We can’t wait to see you all at our last concert of the semester!
We will be featuring Millikin Flute Professor Amanda Pond and Rochester High School Band on this concert!
Also, we will be saying goodbye to our outgoing seniors:
Grant Gillen
Melis Barutcu
Eric Brindle
Come support all of our talented musicians on this jam-packed concert!
03/25/2026
Come see our talented MSWE members compete in the Hollis Competition!
Good luck to all!
11/14/2025
Senior Spotlight✨
Emily Edwards, Pre - Medicine, Biology
What instruments have you played in Wind Ensemble?
Clarinet
What are your plans for the future?
I plan to attend medical school and become a pediatric rheumatologist.
What is your favorite memory of Wind Ensemble?
Creating our choreography for Cave of the Winds.
What is your favorite quote from Wind Ensemble?
"What if the podium just collapsed?" Dr. Smith
What is a piece of advice for future wind ensemble students?
Don't be afraid to ask questions, odds are you aren't the only one who is wondering. We all have different experience levels, and we are all learning.
What is your favorite piece you have played in Wind Ensemble?
Godzilla Eats Las Vegas by Eric Whitacre
Thank you so much for all that you have done fro MSWE: the stories, the leadership to new students, support of your peers, and the memories you have left with us all. We wish you the best and have faith that you will succeed in all of your future endeavors!
11/14/2025
We've been busy for the past several weeks preparing for this collaborative performance with Opus 24. We'd love to have you join us tomorrow to see the final results of that work. Tickets are available at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center box office.
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