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
Student recital
Student Recital
Program: Concertino (1948) Marcel Bitsch (1921–2011)Temporal Variations for oboe and piano (1936) Benjamin Britten (1913-1976The Solitude of Stars (2020) Stacy Garrop (b. 1969)Tiny Mice with Even Tinier Hats (2023) Sean Duffy (b. 2002)The Enchanted Waters (2023) David Noah Mubiru (b. 2003)Duo for Oboe and Bassoon, W535 (1958) Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) For additional information contact Dr. […]
Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum (Nana), an award-winning and nationally recognized playwright and performer, is a professor of music who teaches classes in ethnomusicology and Black music and directs the African Music and Dance Ensemble.She is also a Queen Mother in Ghana. She graduated from Fisk University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and from […]
Repertoire includes two world premiere performances of works by Shanyse Stickland and Emma Gregan, as well as music by Gina Gillie, Antonio Rosetti, and Hugh Nash. World Premiere commissions thanks to CFA University Research Grant. For additional information contact Dr. Rachel Hockenberry (309) 438-5063 Livestream
For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309) 438-7631 Livestream
Philharmonia String Orchestra - Dr. Glenn Block, Music Director, with Dr. Katherine Lewis, viola soloist. Music by Holst, Hindemith and George Walker. For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309) 438-2540 Livestream
For additional information contact Dr. Andy Rummel (309) 438-5817 Livestream
Dr. Babbitt studio recital
New music specialist Eunmi Ko will perform solo piano works by Berio, Tyler Kline, Anruo Cheng, and more. Bio: Hailed as “exceedingly interesting” (New York Concert Review) and “kaleidoscopic”(San Francisco Classical Voice), pianist Eunmi Ko concertizes as a recitalist and chamber musician throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. As a sought-after collaborator and champion of […]
Dr. Cora Swenson Lee performs works for solo cello by Imogen Holst, Chen Yi, and Gaspar Cassado. She will be joined by pianist Dr. Geoffrey Duce for Chopin's Sonata for Cello and Piano. For additional information contact Dr. Cora Swenson Lee (309) 438-8009