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
August 2021
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Daniel Schuetz, countertenor
Program: Schlummert ein from Ich habe genug BWV 82 Zefiro torna (Rinuccini) Ninth Book of Madrigal (1632) If music be the food of love (Heveningham) Barcarolle (Barbier) Abendsegen beten (Wette) from Hänsel und Gretel Habe deine Lust an dem Herren Atto secondo, Scena terza (Busenello) from L’incoronazione di Poppea For additional information contact Dr. Daniel Schuetz (309) 438-2443
September 2021
Choral Showcase
For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309) 438-2012
Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra
First Symphony Orchestra concert of the semester under the direction of Dr. Glenn Block. Program: Haydn – Symphony No. 100 “Military” Mahler – Ruckert Lieder (Lily Thompson, faculty soloist) Liszt – Les Preludes For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309) 438-2540
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Anne McNamara, trumpet
For additional information contact Dr. Anne McNamara (309) 438-2388
Jazz Ensemble I & II
For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309) 438-2541
Audition Day – Spring Transfer Students
For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309) 438-7050
School of Music Collage Concert: Featuring Choral, Band, and Orchestra
For additional information contact the School of Music (309) 438-7631
Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band Concert
For additional information contact Dr. Mack Wood (309) 438-8834