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Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Faculty String Quartet
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Faculty String Quartet
For additional information contact Dr. Kate Lewis (309) 438-2951 Livestream
2 events,
1 event,
Viola Studio Recital
Viola Studio Recital
ISU Viola Students perform works by Latin American and Spanish composers. For additional information contact Dr. Kate Lewis (309) 438-2951
3 events,
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Cello Popper Concert
Cello Popper Concert
The ISU Cello Studio and guests perform works for solo cello and cello ensemble by historic and living cellist-composers. For additional information contact Dr. Cora Swenson Lee (309) 438-8009 Livestream
1 event,
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Sonneries
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Sonneries
ISU woodwind faculty will perform works by Arturo Marquez, Mica Redden, Samuel Barber, and Gustav Hoist. For additional information contact Dr. Jillian Kouzel (309) 438-5287 Livestream
2 events,
Performance Convocation: Opera Stage Performance Workshop
Performance Convocation: Opera Stage Performance Workshop
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
1 event,
1 event,
Oboe Studio Recital
Oboe Studio Recital
Featuring works by Beethoven, Bimstein, Cuong, Morris, Saint-Saens, and Strauss. Trio in C major, Op.87 (1795) by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)I. AllegroMelanie Castillo, oboe 1Dr. Jillian Kouzel, oboe 2Elli Ji, English hornFour Personalities (2007) by Alyssa Morris (b. 1984)II. WhiteSara Walsh, oboeOlesia Pupina, pianoSix Canadian Scenes (2009) by Viet Cuong (b. 1990)Carson Mullins, oboeOboe Sonata, […]
1 event,
Jazz Festival Concert I
Jazz Festival Concert I
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
1 event,
Jazz Festival Concert II
Jazz Festival Concert II
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
2 events,
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Percussion Ensemble Concert
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 […]
Dr. Gresham Clarinet Studio Recital
Dr. Gresham Clarinet Studio Recital
Various pieces performed by members of Dr. Gresham's clarinet studio. For additional information contact Dr. David Gresham (309) 438-2600 Livestream
1 event,
Guitar Studio & Ensemble Recital
Guitar Studio & Ensemble Recital
The ISU Guitar Studio and Guitar Ensemble presents solo and quartet music by Carcassi, Sor, Brouwer, Thomas, Amelkina-Vera, and York. There may even be a sing-along at the end! For additional information contact Dr. Angelo Favis (309) 438-7123 Livestream
2 events,
Performance Convocation Hour
Performance Convocation Hour
For additional information contact School of Music (309) 438-7631 Livestream
Spring Student Chamber Music Recital
Spring Student Chamber Music Recital
Works by Ewald, Brahms, Bob Dylan, Piazzolla, Maslanka, and more. For additional information contact Dr. Jillian Kouzel (309) 438-5287
4 events,
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A story of order and disorder, reality and appearance and love and marriage. Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons are to be married and great celebrations are planned.
Egeus brings his rebellious daughter Hermia in front of the Duke. Egeus wants her to marry Demetrius but Hermia refuses, because she's in love with Lysander. The Duke orders Hermia to obey her father or, according to Athenian law, she must face a death penalty or enter a convent.
Elsewhere in the forest, the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania, argue over Titania's refusal to give up her page-boy to Oberon. He sends his servant Puck to find a magic plant to cast a spell on Titania.
Content Warnings: Language of violence and other mature content
Run Time: 2 hours (one, 15-min intermission)
Dates/Times: Apr 17-20 at 7:30 pm; Apr 20, 21 at 2 pm
Collaborative Piano
Collaborative Piano
School of Music Collaborative Pianists perform a variety of repertoire with vocal and instrumental partners For additional information contact Dr. Geoffrey Duce (309) 438-2409 Livestream
University Band Concert
University Band Concert
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 […]
3 events,
Guest Artist Recital: Amy Krueger, horn
Guest Artist Recital: Amy Krueger, horn
For additional information contact Rachel Hockenberry (309) 438-5063
3 events,
Graduate School Series: Life as a Grad Student
Graduate School Series: Life as a Grad Student
Thinking about graduate school? Discover what life is like as a grad student from current students.
African Music and Dance
African Music and Dance
The ISU West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble (IWADDE) will perform multiple musical selections featuring singing, dancing, drumming, and storytelling from Ghana and Guinea.Students in the ensemble will showcase what they have learned thus far this semester. Students learned everything through the the rote method.As always, audience will be encouraged to participate.This event is open […]
9 events,
1 event,
Philharmonia Orchestra Concert
Philharmonia Orchestra Concert
Philharmonia Strings Orchestra, Dr. Glenn Block, music director, with Dr. Igor Kalnin, violin, and Dr. Jillian Kouzel, oboe, soloists in the Bach double concerto, side-by-side with the ISU String Project Sinfonia. For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309) 439-2540 Livestream
4 events,
Experiential Learning Showcase
Experiential Learning Showcase
Discover what Illinois State students participating in professional practice have learned during their experiences.
Convocation Hour: Faculty Brass Quintet Performance
Convocation Hour: Faculty Brass Quintet Performance
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
Music Factory I
Music Factory I
Students in Illinois State University’s music composition program present an evening of world premieres, in collaboration with artists from throughout the School of Music. For additional information contact Dr. Alex Stephenson (309) 438-8323 Livestream
4 events,
Symphonic Band Concert
Symphonic Band Concert
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
2 events,
Spring Dance Concert – Transcend!
Spring Dance Concert – Transcend!
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 Concert Band Festival Performance
Wind Symphony Concert Band Festival Performance
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 […]
5 events,
Spring Dance Concert – Transcend!
Spring Dance Concert – Transcend!
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.
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Performance Convocation Hour
Performance Convocation Hour
For additional information contact School of Music office (309) 438-7631 Livestream