Upcoming Public Events
March 2021
Guest Artist Recital: Davis Hale, saxophone – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Paul Nolen (309)438-8872
“Say it Loud!,” Unearthing the Roots of Black Music – online event registration required
“Say it Loud!” is based on Dr. Aduonum’s years of research in Ghana, Senegal, and the African diaspora. In this presentation, she will unearth the roots of Amiri Baraka’s “blues people,” DuBois’ “sorrow songs,” the moans and groans, the holler aesthetic, and other features that define Black music. The lecture and demonstration, also a listening celebration, will be accompanied by a rich variety of songs and other intellectual traditions of a proud people. A question-and-answer session will immediately follow the…
Band Concerto Finals – livestream event
For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166
Junior Recital: Emily Hansen, soprano – livestream event
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Shinae Lee, piano – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Natalie Anne Lindig, flute – livestream event
Student recital
ISU Men’s Glee and Women’s Choir Concert – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Tim Fredstrom (309)438-5174
Joint Flute Recital: Gina Russel and Kristen Townander – livestream event
Student performance
Cancelled: Evening of Brass Concert – livestreamed event
For additional information contact Dr. Andy Rummel (309)438-5817
Guest Artist Convocation: Dr. Ollie Watts Davis – livestream event
Art, aesthetics, activism of the music of Black Americans with Dr. Ollie Watts Davis Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, the Suzanne and William Allen Distinguished Professor in Music at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), will present “Yet With A Steady Beat: The Art, Aesthetics, and Activism of the Music of Black Americans” at 7 p.m. March 22. A question and answer session with Dr. Watts will immediately follow her presentation. Registration for the free, online convocation will be available soon. In this address, Davis will share her inspiring…
Guest Artist: Robert Sears, trumpet and Momoko Gresham, piano – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Anne McNamara (309)438-2388
Performance Convocation Hour – livestream event
Music student perform
Cancelled: Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Dr. Tuyen Tonnu, piano – livestreamed event
For additional information contact Dr. Tonnu (309)438-8423
Graduate Recital: Miguel Lumbao, classical guitar – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Delany Jablonski, voice – livestream event
Student performance
Graduate Recital: Leo Wang, voice – livestream event
Student recital
ISU School of Music Audition Day
For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)438-7050
Sophomore Recital: Ryan Baur, saxophone -livestream event
Student Rectial
Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring ISU Concert Choir – livestream event
The ISU String Symphony will be joined by the ISU Concert Choir, Dr. Karyl Carlson, conducting, in a joint choral work by Mozart. The program will also include a performance of the Barber Adagio for Strings, dedicated to the memory of those we have lost to the Pandemic. Barber – Adagio for Strings, Matthew Clarke, conducting Mozart - Choral Work For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309)438-2540
Senior Recital: Brendan Korak, trumpet – livestream event
Student recital
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Ruben Balboa, viola – livestream event
For additional information contact School of Music (309)438-7631
April 2021
Senior Recital: Jackson Miller, classical guitar – livestream event
Student performance
Graduate Recital: Daniel Bellamy, jazz piano – livestream event
Student recital
Senior Recital: Thomas Shermulis, clarinet – livestream event
Student performance
Junior Recital: Daniel King, clarinet – livestream event
Student performance
Junior Recital: Alec Jenkins, clarinet – livestream event
Student performance
Junior Recital: Mikayla Mindiola, voice – livestream event
Student performance
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: David Gresham, clarinet – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Gresham (309) 438-2600
Guitar Studio and Ensemble Recital – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Favis (309)438-7123
Senior Recital: Jessica Bella, voice – livestream event
Student Recital
Sophomore Recital: Trent Nolin, clarinet – livestream event
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Chuck Willard, percussion – livestream event
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Erik Eeg, euphonium – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Erica Gallermo, piano – livestream event
Student recital
Graduate Recital: Trevor Gould, trumpet – livestream event
Student recital
ISU Percussion Ensemble Concert – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. David Collier (309)438-8022
Chamber Winds Recital – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Kim Risinger (309)438-8100
Performance Convocation Hour – livestream event
Music student perform
Composition Studio Recital – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Martha Horst (309)438-5447
Junior Recital: Hunter Thoms, string bass – livestream event
Student performance
Collaborative Piano – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Geoffrey Duce (309)438-2409
African Drumming and Dance Recital – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Aduonum (309)438-7340
Freshman Recital: Christian Rucinski, clarinet – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Joe Mehalek, percussion – livestream event
Student recital
Joint Clarinet Recital: Morgan Jasien and Kara Kirkus – livestream event
Student performance
Junior Recital: Christopher Bulding, flute – livestream event
Student recital
Senior Recital: Grace Bang, violin – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Matthew Davis, voice – livestream event
Student performance
Graduate Recital: Elliot Godinez, percussion – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Brianne Steif, flute – livestream event
Student performance
Graduate Recital: Nickolai Podvin, bassoon – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Eric Cadwell, trumpet – livestream event
Student performance
String and Piano Chamber Music Recital – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009
Cancelled: Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and University Band Concert – livestreamed event
For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166
Graduate Recital: Joseph Ritchie, tuba – livestream event
Student recital
Junior Recital: Freda Hogan, clarinet – livestream event
Student recital
Senior Recital: Grace Suglich, flute – livestream event
Student Recital
Wind Symphony Concert – livestream event
For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166
Choral Collage – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)438-2012
Symphony Orchestra Concert – livestream event
The final concert by the ISU String Symphony will feature a world premiere by ISU composition faculty Dr. Roy Magnuson. Inspired by a saying by Gandhi "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is fear!", DEFI is a piece inspired by the political events of today. The program will include a performance of the winning composition of the ISU RED NOTE New Music Festival Composition Competition. The concert will conclude with a performance of the dramatic…
May 2021
Spring String Project Recital
For additional information contact Dr Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009
Spring Community School for the Arts Recital
For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009
Spring String Project Solo Recitals
For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009