ISU Symphony and Dr. Glenn Block, Music Director, will be presenting its annual Concerto-Aria concert featuring the winners of the prestigious ISU Concerto-Aria Competition. The program will also include the virtuosic orchestra showpiece Rimsky-Korsakov's SCHEHEREZADE! For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309) 438-2540 Livestream To purchase tickets
We will be premiering a new work by ISU student composer, Peyton Gray in addition to a consortium premiere of a work by composer Eris DeJarnett. Other pieces on the program include Bach Contrapunctus IX and Kopi Luwak where we'll be joined by Dr. Ben Stiers. For additional information contact Dr. Anne McNamara (309) 438-2388
Symphonic Band is joined by Thompson and Traughber Junior High Schools and will feature faculty soloist Dr. Mark Babbitt on trombone. For additional information contact Dr. Mack Wood (309) 438-8834 Livestream To Purchase Tickets
Synopsis: Four original works by ISU faculty members: Laina Reese, Kyle Ayers, Greg Merriman, and Sara Semonis, as well as one piece by visiting Guest Artist, Will Gill. Content Warnings: none Run Time: 60 minutes Dates/Times: Apr 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.; Apr 27 at 2 p.m.
Synopsis: Four original works by ISU faculty members: Laina Reese, Kyle Ayers, Greg Merriman, and Sara Semonis, as well as one piece by visiting Guest Artist, Will Gill. Content Warnings: none Run Time: 60 minutes Dates/Times: Apr 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.; Apr 27 at 2 p.m.
Wind Symphony will feature concerto competition winner Gina Russel in addition to works by Stravinsky and Bernstein. Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) – Octet for Wind Instruments (1923/1952)Davide Delle Cese (1856-1938), arr. Bourgeois – L’Inglesina (1897/200)Jeason Lopez, guest conductorMichael Mower (b. 1958) – Concerto for Flute and Wind Orchestra (2004)I. BrightII. EspressivoGina Russell, fluteWinner of the 2024 […]
Synopsis: Four original works by ISU faculty members: Laina Reese, Kyle Ayers, Greg Merriman, and Sara Semonis, as well as one piece by visiting Guest Artist, Will Gill. Content Warnings: none Run Time: 60 minutes Dates/Times: Apr 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.; Apr 27 at 2 p.m.
Synopsis: Four original works by ISU faculty members: Laina Reese, Kyle Ayers, Greg Merriman, and Sara Semonis, as well as one piece by visiting Guest Artist, Will Gill. Content Warnings: none Run Time: 60 minutes Dates/Times: Apr 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.; Apr 27 at 2 p.m.
Symphonic Winds will perform the Concerto for Percussion and Winds with faculty soloist Dr. Ben Stiers. Program: Karel Husa (1921-2016) – Smetana Fanfare (1984) – 4:00Florence Price (1887-1953), arr. Cheldon Williams – Adoration (1951/2022) – 5:00*Christopher Bulding, graduate conductorSatoshi Yagisawa (b. 1975) – Concerto for Solo Percussion and Wind Orchestra (2009) – 8:30*Dr. Ben Stiers, […]
Singing a variety of classics from Palestrina to contemporary composers Sarah Quartel and Jacob Collier. For additional information contact Dr. Andrew Bruhn (309) 438-2012 Livestream To purchase tickets
Join Concert Choir and orchestra as they present Isabella Leonarda's Magnificat and Fauré's Requiem. For additional information contact Dr. Andrew Bruhn (309) 438-2012 Livestream To purchase tickets