School of Music

The ISU cello studio hosts student and alumni guests for a day full of cello fun! Please join us at 4pm for a concert featuring solo performances by ISU students and a cello choir featuring all Popper Day participants. For additional information contact Dr. Cora Swenson-Lee (309)438-8009

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Tuyen Tonnu, piano

Date:: Tuesday, October 12th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

An evening of piano music celebrating the life and legacy of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Roque Cordero. Presented by Drs. Paul Borg and Tuyen Tonnu with commentary by Dr. Marie Labonville. For additional information contact Dr. Tuyen Tonnu (309)438-8423

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Faculty Brass Quintet

Date:: Thursday, October 14th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Anne McNamara (309) 438-2388

Performance Convocation Hour

Date:: Tuesday, October 19th
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

For additional information contact School of Music (309) 438-7631

Senior Recital: Maggie Oedewaldt, voice

Date:: Friday, October 22nd
Time:: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Student recital

The Illinois State Marching Band Competition

Date:: Saturday, October 23rd
Time:: 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

The Illinois State Marching Band Championships (ISMBC) is the state’s premiere invitational event hosting 42 high school marching bands in preliminary and finals competition. Participating bands are divided into the six classifications determined by the Illinois High School Association school enrollment. Bands are evaluated by the leading clinicians in music education and enjoy the thrill of performing to packed crowds at the incredible Hancock Stadium on the campus of Illinois State University. LOCATION: Hancock Stadium on the campus of Illinois…

Junior Recital: Allison Loyd, voice

Date:: Sunday, October 24th
Time:: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Student Recital

Guitar Ensemble and Friends

Date:: Wednesday, October 27th
Time:: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Angelo Favis (309) 438-7123

Guest Artist Master Class: Dr. Daniel Shapiro, piano

Date:: Saturday, October 30th
Time:: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Tuyen Tonnu (309) 438-8423

ISU Symphony Orchestra presents Music for All

Date:: Saturday, October 30th
Time:: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Instrument Petting Zoo – 9:00 AM “Music and Weather” The Music for All concert welcomes an audience with special needs to experience a live ISU Symphony in a safe environment. The concert will begin with an instrument “petting” zoo where audience members can get up close and touch instruments of the ISU Symphony. The concert will have narration and be signed. For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309) 438-2540

Senior Recital: Alice Kabira, trumpet

Date:: Sunday, October 31st
Time:: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Student recital

Senior Recital: Kaitlyn Bauman, euphonium

Date:: Sunday, October 31st
Time:: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Student Recital

Chamber Music Recital

Date:: Monday, November 1st
Time:: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Michael Dicker (309)438-8240

Performance Convocation Hour

Date:: Tuesday, November 2nd
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Students perform

Senior Recital: Allyson Miller, horn

Date:: Tuesday, November 2nd
Time:: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Student Recital

Guest Artist Recital: David Cook, clarinet

Date:: Wednesday, November 3rd
Time:: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. David Gresham (309)438-2600

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: String Faculty Showcase

Date:: Thursday, November 4th
Time:: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Kate Lewis (309) 438-2951

Guest Artist: Mike Block, cello

Date:: Friday, November 5th
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Katherine Lewis (309) 438-2951

Senior Recital: Grace Reuter, clarinet

Date:: Saturday, November 6th
Time:: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Student recital

Senior Recital: David Basich, tuba

Date:: Saturday, November 6th
Time:: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Student recital

Percussion Ensemble

Date:: Sunday, November 7th
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. David Collier (309) 438-8022

Jazz Combos

Date:: Tuesday, November 9th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join ISU combos I and II directed by Kevin Hart and Tom Marko Each group will perform approximately 35 minutes of music with a short intermission between. Enjoy ISU Jazz students playing a wide variety of jazz styles and moods featuring many students soloists. For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309) 438-2541