This program is a selection of opera scenes specially selected to highlight the talents of student artists in the Voice and Choral Area of the School of Music. For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309) 438-8855 Livestream
The ISU Jazz Ensembles performance will feature guest artist and trumpet virtuoso, Tito Carrillo. For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309) 438-2541 LivestreamTo purchase tickets
The ISU Jazz Ensembles performance will feature guest artist and trumpet virtuoso, Tito Carrillo. For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309) 438-2541 Livestream To purchase tickets
ISU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Collier and Dr. Ben Stiers, will present their spring concert. This program will present the melodic, motivic and rhythmic weavings of Doppelgänger by Brian Mason, and Bloom by Michael McIntosh. Following a “spring” theme, the ensemble will also perform the subtle Apple Blossom by Peter Garland […]
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University Band closes the semester with favorite themes from film and television. Music from Loki – Natalie Holt/arr. Michael Brown*Dr. Wood, conductorInfinity – Katahj Copley*Christopher Bulding, conductorAmerican River Songs – Pierre LaPlante*Jeason Lopez, conductorAbracadabra – Frank Ticheli*Alexis Piña, conductorRaiders March – John Williams/arr. Jay Bocook*Dr. Wood, conductorStar Wars – The Marches – John Williams/arr. Jerry […]
For additional information contact Rachel Hockenberry (309) 438-5063
The Saxophone Studio presents a varied program of soloists, saxophone quartets, and large saxophone ensemble.For additional information contact Dr. Paul Nolen (309) 438-8872
Featuring British composer/conductor Jonathan Willcocks' Magnificat, an energetic and rhythmically-driven work accompanied by Dr. Dennis Gotkowski, organ. Also featuring four choral arrangements of American-born Canadian composer Nicholas Ryan Kelly: You Speak Violets, Now Boarding, After The Wind and Clark Street Bridge (based on a poem of Carl Sandburg). Conducted by John M. Koch For additional […]
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
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