Center for the Performing Arts
The construction of the Center for Performing Arts cost $19.8 million and was completed and dedicated in the Fall of 2002. An 800-seat concert hall and a 450-seat theatre are the building’s main features.
Upcoming Public Events
April 2021
Performance Convocation Hour
Student performances
Symphonic Band Concert – livestreamed event
Illinois State University Symphonic Band Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Lauren Bobarksy, guest conductor Livingston Band Kimberly Archer, arr. Gentry (b. 1973) – Devil’s Workshop (2009/2020) Michael Daugherty (b. 1954) – Made for You and Me: Inspired by Woody Guthrie (2020) Lauren Bobarsky, guest conductor John Mackey, arr. Dunnigan (b. 1973) – This Cruel Moon (2017/2020) Ryan George (b. 1978) – Café 512 (2010/2020 Foeller Band Giovanni Santos (b. 1980) – Lost in Tijuana (2020) Julie Giroux (b. 1961) – Our…
Senior Recital: Grace Suglich, flute – livestream event
Student Recital
Symphonic Winds Concert
Illinois State University Symphonic Winds F. Mack Wood, conductor Steven Bryant (b. 1972), arr. Lourens – Ecstatic Fanfare (2012/2015) – 3’ John Mackey (1973), arr. Wallace – Hymn to a Blue Hour (2010/2021) – 8’ Kevin Day (b. 1996), arr. Trentadue – Dancing Fire (2016/2020) – 4’ --Intermission-- James M. David (b. 1978) – Menlo Park, 1879 (2020) – 7’ Nicole Piunno (b. 1985) – Letters from the Traveling Doll (2021) – 12’ i. Love and Loss ii. The Mountains…
Wind Symphony Concert – livestream event
Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Lauren Bobarsky, guest conductor Andrew Blair (b. 1987) – anti-FANFARE for wind ensemble, minus brass (2019) Emily Bingham, arr. Cawkwell (b. 1952) – Bright Spirit for woodwind ensemble (2001/2013) Tara Islas (b. 1966) – Ascent to the Summit for brass and percussion (2016) Fisher Tull (1934-1994) – The Binding for brass and percussion (1981) Ludwig van Beethoven, tr. Schmitt (1770-1827) – Symphony…
Choral Collage – livestream event
For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)438-2012