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Monday, April 1st
Social Work Day 2019: The Art of Social Justice: Creating Community Change
The 2017 Social Work Day Conference: Shaping the Narrative: Social Work Action for Engaged Citizenship hopes to be a vehicle for helping social service providers move forward.
Senior Recital: Mason Riedel, trombone
Student recital
Project 122 Marimba Duo
Guest Artist Matt Jacklin, Director of Percussion Studies at Olivent Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, will play marimba with ISU Faculty, Ben Stiers.
Tuesday, April 2nd
Drop-Off Day For Student Annual Jurying
Drop-off day for Student Annual Exhibition jurying.
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Myeongsik Jason Jang SYNOPSIS In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl re-imagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious…
Cancelled: Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Rachel Hockenberry, horn
For additional information contact Rachel Hockenberry (309)438-5063
Wednesday, April 3rd
Piano Project
For additional information contact Geoffrey Duce (309)438-2409
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Myeongsik Jason Jang SYNOPSIS In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl re-imagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious…
Graduate Recital: Joseph Tiemann, jazz trombone
Student recital
Thursday, April 4th
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Myeongsik Jason Jang SYNOPSIS In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl re-imagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious…
Friday, April 5th
Hot Stuff: Glassmaking for Redbirds
A hands-on glass workshop for alumni to make a special Redbird glass piece.
Collaborative Piano Recital
For additional information contact Tuyen Tonnu (309)438-8423
Guest Artist Master Class: Allan Glassman, Metropolitan Opera Tenor
Tenor Allan Glassman has thrilled audiences throughout America and Europe for decades with his vibrant timbre and committed interpretations of roles. Critics exclaim “his very presence on stage made those around him sound better.” A regular at The Metropolitan Opera, Mr. Glassman triumphed as Herod in a production of Salomé and has since been heard…
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Myeongsik Jason Jang SYNOPSIS In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl re-imagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious…
Junior Recital: Riley Nahlik, tenor
Student recital
Saturday, April 6th
Hot Stuff: Glassmaking for Redbirds
A hands-on glass workshop for alumni to make a special Redbird glass piece.
Senior Recital: Kevin Rahtjen, tenor
Student recital
Senior Recital: Mary Pat Robey, soprano
Student Recital
Junior Recital: Rhoda Kay Roberts, violin
Student recital
Senior Recital: Nathaniel Quiroz, violin
Student Recital
Opening Reception: MFA Exhibition
MFA Exhibition will be on view from April 2-12.
Treble Choir Recital
For additional information contact School of Music 309-438-7631
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Myeongsik Jason Jang SYNOPSIS In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl re-imagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious…
Civic Chorale Spring Concert
For additional information contact John Koch (309)438-2472
Graduate Recital: Davis Hale, saxophone
Student recital
Sunday, April 7th
Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Madrigal Concert
For additional information contact Karyl Carlson (30()438-2012
Senior Recital: Tyler Walls, euphonium
Student Recital
Senior Recital: Lydia Armour, clarinet
Student Recital
Senior Recital: Annie Ternes, flute
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Christopher Aman, viola
Student Recital
Monday, April 8th
Visiting Artist Lecture: Salvador Jimenez-Flores
Salvador Jimenez-Flores is an interdisciplinary artist born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico. His work explores contemporary issues of culture, identity and politics with the goal of "creating social consciousness and action through art".
Tuesday, April 9th
Thesis Defense for: Christina LaMaster; ART
Thesis defense by Christina LaMaster.
Thesis Defense for: Rebecca Frank; ART
Thesis defense by Rebecca Frank.
Wednesday, April 10th
Thesis Defense for: Aaron Gomez; MUS
Thesis defense by Aaron Gomez.
Thesis Defense for: Emily Lehman; ART
Thesis defense by Emily Lehman.
Opening Reception: 2019 Student Annual
The juried exhibition, which features work in a variety of mediums and styles, offers many students the first opportunity to have their work reviewed by professionals outside the University.
ISU Guitar Ensemble Recital
For additional information contact Dr. Angelo Favis (309)438-7123
Thursday, April 11th
PUB.UNIT Presents: Poet, Editor Jerome Rothenberg, April 11
The Publications Unit in the Department of English is welcoming poet, editor, translator Jerome Rothenberg to Illinois State University on April 11.
Junior Recital: Brian Zielinski, clarinet
Student recital
Friday, April 12th
Thesis Defense for: Joshua Roach, ART
Thesis defense by Joshua Roach.
Graduate Recital: Douglas Temples, viola
Student recital
Harvey by Mary Chase
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and affable man with an unusual best friend—a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Jazz Festival Concert
ISU Jazz Ensembles I and II with festival guest artists Chuck Owen, composer and Jack Wilkins, saxophonist For additional information contact Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Saturday, April 13th
Senior Recital: Breann Laermans, viola
Student Recital
Harvey by Mary Chase
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and affable man with an unusual best friend—a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Jazz Festival Concert
ISU Jazz Ensemble I with festival guest artists Chuck Own, composer and Jack Wilkins, saxophonist For additional information contact Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Sunday, April 14th
Graduate Recital: Bianca D’Avila Do Prado, cello
Student recital
Cancelled: Alumni lunch with a view for Harvey
Alumni and guests are invited to attend a reception with a view before settling in for the Sunday matinee performance of The School of Theatre and Dance's Harvey.
Graduate Recital: Tyler Schaefers, saxophone
Student Recital
Harvey by Mary Chase
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and affable man with an unusual best friend—a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Graduate Recital: Macauley Allen, tenor
Student Recital
Percussion Ensemble
ISU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Collier and Dr. Ben Stiers, will present their spring concert in the Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Illinois State University. The warmth and beauty of melodic percussion is explored as the ensemble performs works showcasing marimba and vibraphone. The beautiful interweaving of…
Monday, April 15th
Thesis Defense for: Brian Hinkley; MUS
Thesis defense by Brian Hinkley.
Chamber Winds
For additional information contact Tony Marinello (309)438-1702
Tuesday, April 16th
Performance Convocation hour
For additional information contact School of Music (309)438-7631
BFA Exhibition Reception – Works by Camila Pasquel and Janella Punzalan
Inhabiting the Abandoned by Janella Punzalan and Intimate Discomfort by Camila Pasquel will be on view from April 16th through April 19th. Both are in partial fulfillment of a BFA degree.
Strings and Piano Chamber Recital
For additional information contact Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009
Harvey by Mary Chase
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and affable man with an unusual best friend—a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Wednesday, April 17th
Visiting Artist Lecture: Betsy Alwin
Betsy Alwin received her M.F.A. from Illinois State University, a B.F.A. in sculpture and a B.A. in Spanish language from Minnesota State University. A mid-career artist, she has exhibited her work nationally and internationally, including exhibitions at the Berkshire Botanical Gardens (Mass MoCA), the National Botatic Gardens in Washington D.C., The University of Washington, Tacoma, AIR Gallery, New York, and No Globe Exhibition Space, Brooklyn, NY.
Harvey by Mary Chase
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and affable man with an unusual best friend—a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Jazz Combos
For additional information contact Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Thursday, April 18th
18th Annual Illinois State Fashion Show
The 18th Annual Illinois State Fashion Show, "STARTING A FASHION REVOLUTION" is on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The Mocktail Hour and Silent Auction begins at 5:00 pm and the fashion show begins at 7:00 pm. Cocktail attire is highly encouraged. Tickets for the event are available at the Box Office…
Harvey by Mary Chase
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and affable man with an unusual best friend—a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Guest Artist Doug Stone Quartet
For additional information contact Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Friday, April 19th
Colloquium with Actor Pat Healy
School of Theatre and Dance will host a colloquium with ISU Alumnus, actor Pat Healy.
Harvey by Mary Chase
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and affable man with an unusual best friend—a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Opera Practicum Performance 1 of 2
For additional information contact Tom Studebaker (309)438-8855
African Drumming and Dance Recital
For additional information contact Oforiwaa Aduonum (309)438-7340
Saturday, April 20th
Graduate Recital: Anna Chen, piano
Student recital
Tour and Workshop – Art Around You
Art Around You tour and workshop co-presented with the Children’s Discovery Museum.
Senior Recital: Jonathan Sabin, trombone
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Adriana Sosa, bassoon
Student recital
Senior Recital: Katy Reed, bassoon
Student Recital
Graduate Recital: Solaiman Jamisolamin, guitar
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Sean Breast, euphonium
Student Recital
Harvey by Mary Chase
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a kind and affable man with an unusual best friend—a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Opera Practicum Performance 2
For additional information contact Tom Studebaker (309)438-8855
Monday, April 22nd
Graduate Recital: Liang Yi Peng, piano
Student recital
Graduate Composers Collective Recital
A presentation of original compositions by graduate composers Matthew Mancillas, Aaron Gomez, and Brian Hinkley.
Tuesday, April 23rd
BFA Exhibition Reception – FARM 1350 by Lucas Stiegman
FARM 1350, a photography exhibition by Lucas Stiegman will be on view from April 23 - 26, 2019.
Music Factory 1 of 2
For additional information contact Martha Horst (309)438-5447
Music Factory 2 of 2
For additional information contact Martha Horst (309)438-5447
Wednesday, April 24th
Graduate Recital: Kara Solis, piano
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Adam Marroquin, piano
Student recital
Symphonic Winds
Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Anthony Marinello, conductor Zachary Taylor, guest conductor Wednesday, April 24; Center for Performing Arts; 8:00 P.M. Donald Grantham (b. 1947) – Baron Piquant on Pointe (2011) Ron Nelson (b. 1929) – Courtly Airs and Dances (1995) Zachary Taylor, guest conductor --Intermission-- Donald Grantham (b. 1947) – Honey in the Rock…
Thursday, April 25th
Junior Recital: Erica Gallermo, piano
Student recital
Spring Dance Concert
Tickets are available at the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Box Office at 309-438-2535 and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Symphonic Band and University Band
For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166
Graduate Recital: Samuel Meade, viola
Student recital
Friday, April 26th
Spring Dance Concert
Tickets are available at the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Box Office at 309-438-2535 and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Saturday, April 27th
Spring Dance Concert
Tickets are available at the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Box Office at 309-438-2535 and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Senior Recital: Robert Voelker, tenor
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Rachel Kay Miller, mezzo soprano
Student Recital
Spring Dance Concert
Tickets are available at the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Box Office at 309-438-2535 and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Wind Symphony Concert
Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Donald Grantham, guest composer Donald Grantham (b. 1947) – J’ai été au bal (1999) TBA – Band Concerto Competition Winner --Intermission— Jennifer Jolley (b. 1981) – The Eyes of the World Are Upon You (2017) Donald Grantham (b. 1947) – Southern Harmony (1998) Please join…
Graduate Recital: Hanah Gan, piano
Student recital
Sunday, April 28th
Senior Recital: Luis Solis, piano
Student recital
Senior Recital: Erik Eeg, euphonium
Student recital
Spring Dance Concert
Tickets are available at the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Box Office at 309-438-2535 and online at Ticketmaster.com.
Choral Collage
For additional information contact Karyl Carlson (309)438-2166
Graduate Recital: Yangyang Tai, soprano
Student recital
Joint Composition Recital: Eric Gilardon and Kyle Waselewski
Student recital
Orchestra Concerto Aria
For additional information contact Glenn Block (309)438-2540
Late Night Percussion Studio Recital
Percussion students perform
Late Night Percussion Recital
Student performance
Monday, April 29th
Guest Artist Recital: Francis Favis, percussion
Former ISU alumnus will perform a percussion concert.