The Eastern Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform a program of French, German, English and American symphony music, including works from composers J. S. Bach, Joseph Willcox Jenkins, Louis Jadin, Herman Blankenburg, Vaclav Nelhybel and a recent work from English composer Adam Gorb. The concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday at McAfee South Auditorium.

The concert program represents a cross-section of music from a variety of national backgrounds, and also from historical periods ranging from 1756 to 1996.

There are 47 performers in the wind ensemble, and the concert will last an hour.

“The EIU Wind Ensemble is a very accomplished group of students, and the challenge of performing great literature is taken seriously by them,” Dennis Hayslett, director of bands said. “This concert is not only destined to be entertaining, but will demonstrate their considerable musical skill. We are all looking forward to this performance.”

A press release stated the ensemble will perform a new composition by Gorb, winner of the prestigious Walter Beeler Memorial Prize Award, titled “Awayday.”

Another feature of the concert is the performance of “Trittico,” a large-scale composition by Czechoslovakian composer Vaclav Nelhybel.”Trittico” is one of Nelhybel’s most difficult and emotional works.

A reception will be following the performance with refreshments provided by Tau Beta Sigma, the National Band Service Sorority.

Hayslett said the wind ensemble will perform at the fall commencement ceremony and will tour next semester for two days at high schools in the East St. Louis area, depending on funding.

Admission is free, and students, staff and members of the community are urged to attend.