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The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host 100 high school students from 20 schools in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan for the Tri-State Band Festival on Thursday, Oct. 15.
This year’s festival will feature two concert bands composed of students from 23 high schools across Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. Students will rehearse throughout the day under the direction of Steven Siegel, UW-Superior associate professor of music and director of bands and trumpet, and guest composer and conductor Brooke Pierson.
“Mr. Pierson’s music has been performed by countless university, school and professional ensembles throughout the United States and abroad, including performances by the U.S. Army Band Pershing’s Own, the U.S. Army Band at West Point and the Dallas Winds,” said Siegel. “Several of his works will be performed during this concert.”
The day will conclude with a public concert at 7 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium featuring both high school and UW-Superior musicians.
Tickets are $5 for adults and free for students. Thorpe Langley Auditorium is in Old Main at 1710 Weeks Ave.