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
February 2020
Jazz Ensemble I & II
For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Performance Convocation Hour
Student performances
Symphonic Band
For additional information contact Band Office (309)438-2166
NAfME sponsored Honor Band Concert
For additional information contact Phil Hash (309) 438-8372
ISU Madrigals with Guest Choir: Little OL Korea from Chicago
For additional information contact Dr. Carlson (309) 438-2022
March 2020
Afternoon of Brass
For additional information contact Dr. Andy Rummel (309) 438-5817
Alexander Techniques Convocation Hour
For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309) 438-8855
Illinois State University Speaker Series: Jennifer Eberhardt
Social psychologist Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt is fascinated by the ways ingrained stereotypes can affect our visual perception, attention, memory, and behavior. She will present the keynote "Biased" at 7 p.m. March 19, at the Center for Performing Arts Concert Hall. There will be a book signing after the keynote.
Concert Choir and Chamber Singers
For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)438-2012
Performance Convocation Hour
Students perform
School of Music Auditon Day
For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)438-7050
Men and Women’s Glee and Belle Voix Concert
For additional information contact Dr. Tim Fredstrom (309)438-5174
Symphony Orchestra Concert
ISU Symphony orchestra in concert with guest conductor Maestro Maurizio Colasantio from Italy and ISU artist professor of voice Elizabeth Thompson. Music by Rossini, Mahler, and Beethoven. For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309)438-2540
April 2020
Symphonic Winds Concert
For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166
Wind Symphony Concert
For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166
Music Factory
For additional information contact Martha Horst (309)438-5447
Convocation Hour: Alexander Techniques
For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309) 438-8855
Chamber Winds
For additional information contact School of Music (309)438-7631
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Tuyen Tonnu, piano
For additional information contact Dr. Tuyen Tonnu (309) 438-8423
Horn Day Recital
For additional information contact Dr. Rachel Hockenberry (309) 438-5063
Performance Convocation Hour
Music student performances
Illinois State University Speaker Series: Donald McHenry
Former Ambassador and United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations Donald F. McHenry will present an address as part of the Adlai E. Stevenson Memorial Lecture Series at 7 p.m. April 16, in the Center for Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Jazz Festival Concert
For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Jazz Festival Concert
For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Percussion Ensemble Concert
For additional information contact Dr. David Collier (309)438-8022
Symphonic Band and University Band Concert
For additional information contact band office (309)438-2166
Wind Symphony and Symphonic Winds Concert
For additional information contact band office (309) 438-2166
Choral Collage
For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)438-2012
Symphony Orchestra Concert
ISU Symphony Orchestra in concert with winners of the ISU Symphony Concerto-Aria Competition. Music by ISU composition faculty Roy Magnuson and Ottorino Respighi. For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309) 438-2540