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Four members of the NIU Wind Ensemble play vacuums and a power tool as instruments during the song "A Grand, Grand Overture." The NIU Wind Symphony and Ensemble pleasantly shocked audience members during their Combined Band Concert. (Kahlil Kambui | Northern Star)

NIU Wind musicians perform with vacuums as instruments

By Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | April 23, 2025

A mix of DeKalb residents and NIU students came to hear the joint performance of the NIU Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony in the NIU Combined Band Concert. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., both bands left the audience pleasantly shocked during their concert...

Musicians in the Wind Ensemble rehearse Tuesday for their spring performance. The concert features songs by Mozart and African composer O’Neal Douglas.

Wind Ensemble mixes classic, African music in spring show

By Deanna Frances | April 16, 2014

DeKalb | The School of Music spring concert season has officially begun, despite the snow this week.The NIU Wind Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. today at the Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.The concert will feature musical selections...

Wind Ensemble director highlights senior in show

By Deanna Frances | February 26, 2014

DeKalb | Featuring a faculty guest soloist at a School of Music concert is common; but it’s rare when a concert features a student as the highlighted soloist.The Wind Ensemble performs 8 p.m. Thursday in the Music Building’s Boutell Memorial Concert...

All-University Band, Wind Emsemble perform Tuesday

By Katie Finlon | October 7, 2012

The All-University Band will be hosting its first concert of the semester 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. Admission is free. The Wind Ensemble will be performing as the All-University Band’s guest in the first half, directed by...

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