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Friday, November 1st
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Directed by Nic McMinn SYNOPSIS The School of Theatre and Dance proudly presents Twelfth Night. It is the tale of a young woman who disguises herself as a man and becomes entangled in the courtship of two local aristocrats upends conventions of romance and gender roles. First staged in 1602,…
Saturday, November 2nd
Friends of the Arts Trivia Night ‘On TV,’ November 2
You will not want to miss this year’s Friends of the Arts (FOA) Trivia Night, Saturday, November 2, in the Rosa Parks Conference Room at Watterson Towers on the campus of Illinois State University. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The games begin at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. Food, non-alcoholic…
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Directed by Nic McMinn SYNOPSIS The School of Theatre and Dance proudly presents Twelfth Night. It is the tale of a young woman who disguises herself as a man and becomes entangled in the courtship of two local aristocrats upends conventions of romance and gender roles. First staged in 1602,…
Junior Recital: Thomas Shermulis, clarinet
Student performance
Sunday, November 3rd
Senior Recital: Danielle Vescovi, sax
Student recital
Choral and Orchestra Concert
For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)438-2012
Joint Clarinet Recital: Kailee Burkhalter and Caitlin Massey
Student recital
Senior Recital: Samantha Tabor, clarinet
Student recital
Monday, November 4th
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Faculty Brass Quintet
For additional information contact Dr. Andy Rummel (309)438-5817
Tuesday, November 5th
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Linden Duo
For additional information contact Dr. Angelo Favis (309)438-7123
Wednesday, November 6th
ISU Guitar Ensemble and Studio Recital
For additional information contact Dr. Angelo Favis (309)438-7123
Friday, November 8th
SOLD OUT: Glass pumpkin-making for Redbird alumni
A hot event for alumni to make their own one-of-a-kind glass pumpkin.
Senior Recital: Barbora Dirmontaite, mezzo soprano
Student recital
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
Sweat by Lynn Nottage Directed by Lori Adams SYNOPSIS Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoff and picket lines begin to chip away at their…
Acafellaz Voice Recital
RSO acapella group
Jazz Ensemble I & II
Concert will feature guest artist Doug Stone, saxophone For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Saturday, November 9th
Music for All
Music for All features ISU Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Glenn Block. Children and adults with exceptionalities are especially welcome! Students from the School of Music will be available to assist patrons with their concert experience. 9 a.m. Instrument Petting Zoo in the lobby
Senior Recital: Sarah Rendel, soprano
Student recital
Senior Recital: Sarah Schumacher, mezzo soprano
Student recital
Tour and Workshop – Art Around You
Art Around You tour and workshop co-presented with the Children’s Discovery Museum.
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
Sweat by Lynn Nottage Directed by Lori Adams SYNOPSIS Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoff and picket lines begin to chip away at their…
Senior Recital: Michele Manuk, clarinet
Student performance
Civic Chorale
For additional information contact Professor John Koch (309)438-2472
Senior Recital: Martin Czernicki, tuba
Student recital
Guest Artist Recital: Lauren Hodges, viola
For additional information contact Dr. Kate Lewis (309)438-2951
Sunday, November 10th
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
Sweat by Lynn Nottage Directed by Lori Adams SYNOPSIS Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoff and picket lines begin to chip away at their…
Men’s Glee, Women’s Choir, and Belle Voix Concert
For additional information contact Dr. Tim Fredstrom (309)438-5174
Percussion Ensemble Concert
ISU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Collier and Dr. Ben Stiers, will present their fall concert in Kemp Recital Hall on the campus of Illinois State University. The intimacy and communication of chamber music is explored as the ensemble performs a variety of smaller ensemble groupings. The beautiful interweaving of rhythmic melodic…
Monday, November 11th
Music Factory
For additional information contact Dr. Martha Horst (309)438-5447
Tuesday, November 12th
Convocation Hour: Alexander Technique for Musicians Symposium
For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309)438-8855
Cancelled: Chamber String and Piano Recital
For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
Sweat by Lynn Nottage Directed by Lori Adams SYNOPSIS Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoff and picket lines begin to chip away at their…
Joint French Horn Recital: Leah Young and Megan Oglesby
Student recital
Wednesday, November 13th
Chamber Winds
For additional information contact Dr. Kim Risinger (309)438-8100
Sweat by Lynn Nottage
Sweat by Lynn Nottage Directed by Lori Adams SYNOPSIS Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoff and picket lines begin to chip away at their…
Thursday, November 14th
Jazz Combos Concert
For additional information contact (309)438-2541
Guest Artist Recital: Hue Jang, piano
For additional information contact Dr. Geoffrey Duce (309)438-2409
Friday, November 15th
Madrigal Festival Concert
For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)438-2012
Zine Release
Zine Release Featuring zines created by students in the Wonsook Kim School of Art Visiting Artist Seminar with Dutes Miller November 15, 5-6 p.m. Free and open to the public
African Drumming and Dance
For additional information contact Dr. Oforiwaa Aduonum (309)438-7340
Saturday, November 16th
Senior Recital: Blaise Mollet, tenor
Student recital
Senior recital: Michelle Cervantes, soprano
Student recital
Senior Recital: Mary Pat Robey, horn
Student recital
Senior Recital: Thomas Wade, horn
Student recital
Senior Recital: Zacharias Coronado, baritone
Student recital
Senior Recital: Alyssa Dees, oboe
Student recital
On the Brink of Normal
RSO acapella singing
Sunday, November 17th
Community School for the Arts Winter Concert
For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009
Cancelled: Trombone Choir
For additional information contact Dr. Mark Babbitt (309)438-5260
Senior Recital: Amelia O’Donnell, flute
Student recital
Big Band Dance
5:45 pm Doors Open 6:00 pm Dancing begins featuring live music by ISU’s Jazz Ensembles I and II. Musical selections will include big band classics from the 1930’s and 1940’s as well as a wide variety of ballroom dance styles including cha-cha-cha, rhumba, walts, swing, salsa, samba, and more 8:00 pm 50/50 drawing 9:00 pm…
Senior Recital: Rebecca Hartmann, french horn
Student recital
Senior Recital: Jonathan Popper, flute
Student recital
Tuesday, November 19th
Opera Practicum Performance
Join us on Tuesday, November 19th for the Opera Practicum Performance recital! The recital will take place in Kemp Recital Hall at Illinois State University. The program will include the following: Three American Operas: Virgil Thomson’s Capital Capitals Samuel Barber’s A Hand of Bridge Ned Rorem’s Three Sisters Who Are Not Sisters Virgil Thomson’s Capital…
Symphonic Winds Concert
Joint Concert with Normal Community High School Wind Ensemble Normal Community High School Wind Ensemble Lance Meadows, conductor Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Marisa Miko, guest conductor J.S. Bach (1685-1750), arr. Cailliet, ed. Galus – Fervent is My Longing; Organ Fugue in G Minor (1710/1935) George Gershwin (1898-1937), arr. Brubaker –…
Wednesday, November 20th
Collaborative Piano Recital
For additional information contact Dr. Geoffrey Duce (309)438-2409
Fall Dance Concert
PERFORMANCES November 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. November 23 at 2 p.m. LOCATION Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Theatre TICKETS Tickets are available at the Center for Performing Arts Box Office at 309-438-2535 Students and seniors - $12 Adults - $17
Symphonic Band and University Band Concert
For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166
Thursday, November 21st
Cancelled: Guest Artist Recital: Caroline Eva Chin, violin
For addtional information contact Dr. Sarah Gentry (309)438-3458
Fall Dance Concert
PERFORMANCES November 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. November 23 at 2 p.m. LOCATION Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Theatre TICKETS Tickets are available at the Center for Performing Arts Box Office at 309-438-2535 Students and seniors - $12 Adults - $17
Wind Symphony Concert
Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Elizabeth Thompson, soprano Kevin Day (b. 1996) – Havana (2018) Michael Duagherty (b. 1954) – Songs from a Silent Land (2019) Elizabeth Thompson, soprano Consortium Premiere --Intermission— Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) – Mysterium (2002/2011) Paul Dooley (b. 1983) – Masks and Machines (2015) Please join the…
Friday, November 22nd
Graduate Recital: Tzu Hsuan Yang, piano
Student Recital
Senior Recital: Bradley Sarmiento, bassoon
Student recital
Fall Dance Concert
PERFORMANCES November 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. November 23 at 2 p.m. LOCATION Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Theatre TICKETS Tickets are available at the Center for Performing Arts Box Office at 309-438-2535 Students and seniors - $12 Adults - $17
Saturday, November 23rd
Fall Dance Concert
PERFORMANCES November 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. November 23 at 2 p.m. LOCATION Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Theatre TICKETS Tickets are available at the Center for Performing Arts Box Office at 309-438-2535 Students and seniors - $12 Adults - $17