Barry L Houser
@barrylhouser.bsky.social
Director of the @MarchingIllini, President of @SWClinics 👍 #AttitudeofGratitude
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! ☘️☘️☘️
March 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! ☘️☘️☘️
Another fun adventure supporting our @illinimbb in the 2025 @b1gmbb in @visitindy Grateful to these 29 students who made the trip and who are amazing ambassadors for @illiniathletics & @illiniathletics 🔶🔷💯🏀
March 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Another fun adventure supporting our @illinimbb in the 2025 @b1gmbb in @visitindy Grateful to these 29 students who made the trip and who are amazing ambassadors for @illiniathletics & @illiniathletics 🔶🔷💯🏀
Last week we tied a bow on the final event of #band156 edition of the @marchingillini #altogetherextraordinary
March 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Last week we tied a bow on the final event of #band156 edition of the @marchingillini #altogetherextraordinary
Expect Nothing - Appreciate Everything! #attitudeofgratitude 💯🙌
March 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Expect Nothing - Appreciate Everything! #attitudeofgratitude 💯🙌
The @illinoismusic Single Reed Day is up and running with over 120 clarinets and saxophones TODAY! Amazing vibe and inspirational day ahead. Congrats to our fantastic faculty Janice Minor, @iuraderezende and @saxophonenicki A B1G thanks to @vandorenusa and @themusicshoppe.il for their support!!!
March 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The @illinoismusic Single Reed Day is up and running with over 120 clarinets and saxophones TODAY! Amazing vibe and inspirational day ahead. Congrats to our fantastic faculty Janice Minor, @iuraderezende and @saxophonenicki A B1G thanks to @vandorenusa and @themusicshoppe.il for their support!!!
Congratulations to all of the students, directors, and band programs who were part of the Midwest Music Festival. What an amazing weekend of celebrating, listening, and working with outstanding students and directors - and fellow judges-clinicians! Thank you Mike Madonia for the invitation!
February 24, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Congratulations to all of the students, directors, and band programs who were part of the Midwest Music Festival. What an amazing weekend of celebrating, listening, and working with outstanding students and directors - and fellow judges-clinicians! Thank you Mike Madonia for the invitation!
This past week, we had the incomparable Scott Schwartz, Director of the Sousa Archives & Center for American Music, visit the Wind Orchestra. He shared information on Harry Alford and his arrangement of “The World is Waiting on the Sunrise” - which we will perform on March 7. Thanks so much, Scott!
February 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This past week, we had the incomparable Scott Schwartz, Director of the Sousa Archives & Center for American Music, visit the Wind Orchestra. He shared information on Harry Alford and his arrangement of “The World is Waiting on the Sunrise” - which we will perform on March 7. Thanks so much, Scott!
The Best Valentine’s Gift year after year! But how are you 1️⃣3️⃣ today? So proud of how hard this girl works at everything she does, her creativity and love for learning and trying new things, for DOING HER THING regardless of what others think, and being so accepting of others! Happy 13th C!!! ❤️❤️❤️
February 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Best Valentine’s Gift year after year! But how are you 1️⃣3️⃣ today? So proud of how hard this girl works at everything she does, her creativity and love for learning and trying new things, for DOING HER THING regardless of what others think, and being so accepting of others! Happy 13th C!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Another highlight of our December bowl trip to Orlando was as taking our students to @waltdisneyworld to march in the Magic Kingdom and enjoy some time at Hollywood Studios. This would not be possible without so many of our supporters! @marchingillini
February 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Another highlight of our December bowl trip to Orlando was as taking our students to @waltdisneyworld to march in the Magic Kingdom and enjoy some time at Hollywood Studios. This would not be possible without so many of our supporters! @marchingillini
While in Orlando this past December these great guys allowed the @marchingillini to rehearse at their fantastic marching band facility on the @ucf.edu campus! Thank you @marchingknights #attitudeofgratitude 🔶🔷💯
February 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
While in Orlando this past December these great guys allowed the @marchingillini to rehearse at their fantastic marching band facility on the @ucf.edu campus! Thank you @marchingknights #attitudeofgratitude 🔶🔷💯
Happy Birthday Albert Austin Harding! (February 10, 1880 – December 3, 1958) Dr. Harding was the first Director of Bands at @UofIllinois and the first band director at an American university to hold a position of full professorship. #whereitstarted #andneverstops
February 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Happy Birthday Albert Austin Harding! (February 10, 1880 – December 3, 1958) Dr. Harding was the first Director of Bands at @UofIllinois and the first band director at an American university to hold a position of full professorship. #whereitstarted #andneverstops
#band156 of the @marchingillini was electric first and foremost because of our amazing students. Second to that though, grateful to our team comprised of people who get our mission and focus! #attitudeofgratitude #leadershipmatters #onwardandupward 🔶🔷
February 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
#band156 of the @marchingillini was electric first and foremost because of our amazing students. Second to that though, grateful to our team comprised of people who get our mission and focus! #attitudeofgratitude #leadershipmatters #onwardandupward 🔶🔷
Back in December, two worlds collided as the @marchingillini rehearsed on the amazing @ufgatorband practice field. So grateful for their hospitality AND I sure hope the current Gator Band students know how fortunate they are to have a facility like this. Thanks again and GO GATORS & GO ILLINI! 🔶🔷💯
February 9, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Back in December, two worlds collided as the @marchingillini rehearsed on the amazing @ufgatorband practice field. So grateful for their hospitality AND I sure hope the current Gator Band students know how fortunate they are to have a facility like this. Thanks again and GO GATORS & GO ILLINI! 🔶🔷💯
Last week we had the opportunity to “surprise” those in attendance at @ilmea1 #imec2025 Thank you to every music educator who impacts their students and encourages them to continue their journey in music beyond HS!
February 8, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Last week we had the opportunity to “surprise” those in attendance at @ilmea1 #imec2025 Thank you to every music educator who impacts their students and encourages them to continue their journey in music beyond HS!
Another travel basketball season in the books. This kid has grown and improved in confidence, skill, and as a player. 22 3 pointers this season - career high. Keep shooting for the stars kid!!!
February 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Another travel basketball season in the books. This kid has grown and improved in confidence, skill, and as a player. 22 3 pointers this season - career high. Keep shooting for the stars kid!!!
When you have amazing students who are creative, intelligent, talented and visionaries! We love our Harding Band Building but know it is not suitable for 400 students who make up the @marchingillini Thanks @_bosborne 💯🔶🔷🙌
February 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
When you have amazing students who are creative, intelligent, talented and visionaries! We love our Harding Band Building but know it is not suitable for 400 students who make up the @marchingillini Thanks @_bosborne 💯🔶🔷🙌
Director of the @longhornband and Director of the @marchingillini at @ilmea1 this past weekend! Congrats Cliff on a phenomenal job with the Illinois All-State Honors Band! 💯🙌
February 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Director of the @longhornband and Director of the @marchingillini at @ilmea1 this past weekend! Congrats Cliff on a phenomenal job with the Illinois All-State Honors Band! 💯🙌
Extremely grateful to my parents who make the trek each year to watch our kiddos during IMEC! So grateful for their time and willingness to do this - and being able to spend extra time with them yesterday and today!!! ❤️❤️❤️ #family #ittakesavillage
February 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Extremely grateful to my parents who make the trek each year to watch our kiddos during IMEC! So grateful for their time and willingness to do this - and being able to spend extra time with them yesterday and today!!! ❤️❤️❤️ #family #ittakesavillage
Calling all Illinois alums at #imec2025! Illinois Reception Friday night 6-8pm! Hope to see you there so we can celebrate you and all you do for Music Education! Go Illini!
January 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Calling all Illinois alums at #imec2025! Illinois Reception Friday night 6-8pm! Hope to see you there so we can celebrate you and all you do for Music Education! Go Illini!
Illinois Music Education Friends - if you will be at #IMEC2025 on Thursday January 30th, come to the Arena Concourse near the escalators at 10am. It’s THE place to be. That’s your mission - that’s it! #powerandimpactofmusiceducation
January 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Illinois Music Education Friends - if you will be at #IMEC2025 on Thursday January 30th, come to the Arena Concourse near the escalators at 10am. It’s THE place to be. That’s your mission - that’s it! #powerandimpactofmusiceducation
It was a busy winter break with basketball games, a bowl trip, a performance at Disney AND 4 members who earned their ILLINOIS degree! Congratulations!!! #whereitstarted #altogetherextraordinary
January 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM
It was a busy winter break with basketball games, a bowl trip, a performance at Disney AND 4 members who earned their ILLINOIS degree! Congratulations!!! #whereitstarted #altogetherextraordinary
What a wonderful day with the @normalwestbands Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony! Truly educational day of rehearsals, sectionals and getting better! Love this event and so appreciate the invite to spend time with these wonderful and talented human beings!!!
January 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
What a wonderful day with the @normalwestbands Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony! Truly educational day of rehearsals, sectionals and getting better! Love this event and so appreciate the invite to spend time with these wonderful and talented human beings!!!
We are excited to kickoff our 2025 Clinic & audition season! We are hosting free drumline, guard & Illinettes Clinics today & have 2 more dates coming up. Sign up under ‘Calendar & Events’ then ‘Camps & Clinics’ on the Marching Illini website! I-L-L🔸🔹
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#marchingillini | #altogetherextraordinary
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#marchingillini | #altogetherextraordinary
January 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are excited to kickoff our 2025 Clinic & audition season! We are hosting free drumline, guard & Illinettes Clinics today & have 2 more dates coming up. Sign up under ‘Calendar & Events’ then ‘Camps & Clinics’ on the Marching Illini website! I-L-L🔸🔹
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#marchingillini | #altogetherextraordinary
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#marchingillini | #altogetherextraordinary
A flashback to this fall where we celebrated the iconic and historic Memorial Stadium. This was a spectacular weekend - one that the exemplary @marchingillini reached a new level of performance! Unforgettable contributions and VICTORY - ILLINOIS! #whereitstarted #andneverstops
January 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A flashback to this fall where we celebrated the iconic and historic Memorial Stadium. This was a spectacular weekend - one that the exemplary @marchingillini reached a new level of performance! Unforgettable contributions and VICTORY - ILLINOIS! #whereitstarted #andneverstops