Upcoming Public Events
March 2021
“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…
Junior Recital: Emily Hansen, soprano – livestream event
Student recital
Senior Recital: Natalie Anne Lindig, flute – livestream event
Student recital
Joint Flute Recital: Gina Russel and Kristen Townander – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Delany Jablonski, voice – livestream event
Student performance
April 2021
Graduate Recital: Daniel Bellamy, jazz piano – livestream event
Student recital
Junior Recital: Daniel King, clarinet – livestream event
Student performance
Junior Recital: Alec Jenkins, clarinet – livestream event
Student performance
Guitar Studio and Ensemble Recital – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Favis (309)438-7123
Sophomore Recital: Trent Nolin, clarinet – livestream event
Student recital
Senior Recital: Erica Gallermo, piano – livestream event
Student recital
Chamber Winds Recital – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Kim Risinger (309)438-8100
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
Cancelled: Jazz Combos – livestreamed event
For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541
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
Junior Recital: Jessica Pytel, violin – livestream event
Student Recital
Joint Clarinet Recital: Morgan Jasien and Kara Kirkus – livestream event
Student performance
Senior Recital: Grace Bang, violin – livestream event
Student performance
Graduate Recital: Nickolai Podvin, bassoon – livestream event
Student performance
String and Piano Chamber Music Recital – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009
Graduate Recital: Joseph Ritchie, tuba – livestream event
Student recital
Junior Recital: Freda Hogan, clarinet – livestream event
Student recital
May 2021
Spring Community School for the Arts Recital
For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009