Honoring veterans: present, fallen
Abby Allgire/Staff Reporter
Issue date: 11/11/09 Section: News
The symphony also played an "Armed Forces Salute" that encouraged the veterans to stand as they heard the anthem to the particular force they served in.
The Wind Symphony was able to honor the veterans with their performance, while getting them involved. There were members from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. National Guard, and the U.S. Coast Guard present in the audience.
The service sorority, Tau Beta Sigma, helped with the production. Becki Jungman, a Tau Beta Sigma member and a senior kinesiology and sports studies major, was one of the workers walking around at the event.
"We wanted to help with this event because it is a great way to recognize the heroes that have fought for our country thus far," Jungman said.
Milton Allen conducted the Wind Symphony with Christopher Jones as a guest conductor.
The performance received positive feedback and a roar of applause, especially during one of the final pieces where Douglas MacArthur's phrase "Duty, Honor, Country" was displayed on the projection screen.
Sources:
Becki Jungman, EIU senior kinesiology and sports studies major and member of Tau Beta Sigma. rmjungman@eiu.edu
Warren E. Miller, World War II veteran that served from 1943-1945 in the Illinois National Guard.
Tony Curcuru, Doudna house manager and EIU senior Foreign Language major. ascurcuru@eiu.edu
Dale VonBehrens, World War II bandsmen for the Air Force and the Army from 1942-1945.
Barry Houser, EIU Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands.
The Wind Symphony was able to honor the veterans with their performance, while getting them involved. There were members from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. National Guard, and the U.S. Coast Guard present in the audience.
The service sorority, Tau Beta Sigma, helped with the production. Becki Jungman, a Tau Beta Sigma member and a senior kinesiology and sports studies major, was one of the workers walking around at the event.
"We wanted to help with this event because it is a great way to recognize the heroes that have fought for our country thus far," Jungman said.
Milton Allen conducted the Wind Symphony with Christopher Jones as a guest conductor.
The performance received positive feedback and a roar of applause, especially during one of the final pieces where Douglas MacArthur's phrase "Duty, Honor, Country" was displayed on the projection screen.
Sources:
Becki Jungman, EIU senior kinesiology and sports studies major and member of Tau Beta Sigma. rmjungman@eiu.edu
Warren E. Miller, World War II veteran that served from 1943-1945 in the Illinois National Guard.
Tony Curcuru, Doudna house manager and EIU senior Foreign Language major. ascurcuru@eiu.edu
Dale VonBehrens, World War II bandsmen for the Air Force and the Army from 1942-1945.
Barry Houser, EIU Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands.
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