Percussionists needed for Prairie Wind Ensemble

The Prairie Wind Ensemble, in residence at Illinois Central College is announcing auditions for three positions in ensemble’s percussion section. The auditions will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at Illinois Central College. Percussionists who audition should prepare selections on snare drum and a mallet instrument.

The audition will also consist of sight-reading on timpani as well as other percussion instruments. The Prairie Wind Ensemble presents four concerts a season and is under the direction of Dr. Joe Manfredo.

Interested parties should contact Dan Dietrich, chairman of the PWE Board for specific audition information and setting up an audition: phone 691-8711 or ddietrich55@gmail.com.Deadline for contacting Dietrich is Oct. 1.