News

Annual Campaign Update

As we approach the end of the 2011-2012 academic year, we want to update our loyal supporters, alumni, and friends on the progress we have made here at UI Bands! The FY 11 campaign was a success, and the upgrades we have been able to make through your financial support can been seen and heard throughout the Band Program.

UI Bands Add On-Line Store! (NEW)

The Univesrity of Illinois Band Program is proud to announce the addition of an on-line store available from our website.  Simple visit bands.illinois.edu and select "UI Bands Store" from the main menu.  All of the available UI Band published recordings are available from this site in addition to official UI Bands merchandise!  Now you don't have to physically visit historic Harding Band Building to fill your desire for the newest UI band gear.  The store is simple, direct, and secure.

Illinois Bands Newsletter

To view the Fall 2011 Illinois Bands Newsletter as a PDF, please click HERE!

Begian Conducting Assistantship Fund

Donations to the University of Illinois Bands in honor of Dr. Begian will be placed into an assistantship fund to honor the visionary intern program he lovingly started during his time at the University of Illinois. The Begian family will be notified of your gift in his honor.