CANCELLED Who Will Sing for Their Feet: A Multi-Media Afro-Futuristic Musical

Kemp Recital Hall 401 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United States

Using music (drumming and singing), acting, dancing and other poetics, this MULTI-MEDIA AFRO-FUTURISTIC MUSICAL explores the condition of the feet in African history. For additional information contact Oforiwaa Aduonum (309) 438-7340

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Freshmen Flute Studio Recital

Kemp Recital Hall 401 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United States

Student recital

Free

Guest Artist Recital: Trio des Éléments

Kemp Recital Hall 401 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United States

Trio des Éléments, featuring Sarah Manasreh-Decker, clarinet, Zachary Preucil, cello, and Katherine Petersen, piano, began working together in 2022. Described as “Fresh as a summer garden,” with performances that are “exciting” and “tightly controlled, ” they have performed for audiences all over the Midwest including the International Music Foundation’s Rush Hour Concert Series, and Mackinac […]

Free

RED NOTE New Music Festival Concert 1 – HYPERCUBE (saxophone, guitar, piano, percussion)

Kemp Recital Hall 401 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United States

HYPERCUBE is a NYC-based quartet that embraces the boundaries of chamber music, featuring cutting-edge works for saxophone, guitar, piano and percussion, while spanning electric and acoustic worlds. This concert features music by living American composers. This event is sponsored by the Harold K. Sage Foundation and the Illinois State University Foundation Fund. For additional information […]

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RED NOTE Convocation Hour: Guest Artist Ensemble Dal Niente

Kemp Recital Hall 401 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United States

Ensemble Dal Niente performs, develops, and sustains new and experimental music for small to large chamber ensemble. Dal Niente is dedicated to growing relationships with artists, composers, and listeners; advancing distinct and challenging musical voices; and sharing that work with Chicago, U.S., and international communities. This concert features contemporary music for oboe, viola, and harp, […]

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RED NOTE New Music Festival Concert 3 – Student Workshop World Premieres

Kemp Recital Hall 401 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United States

Student Workshop Premieres featuring HYPERCUBE and Ensemble Dal Niente. This event is sponsored by the Harold K. Sage Foundation and the Illinois State University Foundation Fund. For additional information contact Alex Stephenson (309) 438-8323 Livestream

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RED NOTE New Music Festival Concert 5 – Chamber Music of Han Lash and Ted Hearne

Kemp Recital Hall 401 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United States

ISU faculty and students perform music by the RED NOTE New Music Festival guest composers Han Lash and Ted Hearne. This event is sponsored by the Harold K. Sage Foundation and the Illinois State University Foundation Fund. For additional information contact Dr. Alex Stephenson (309) 438-8323

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“Diversity Recital: A Celebration of Us”

Kemp Recital Hall 401 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United States

This recital was conceived in the inspiration to collaborate and share music for students by students, specifically with a focus on uplifting the voices of those that come from historically marginalized backgrounds. The performance will happen through means of education, as each performer will discuss their piece and the cultural/personal context behind it. We hope […]

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