Center for the Performing Arts

Location:: Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street
Normal, IL

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

September 2020

Cancelled: Wind Symphony Concert

Date:: Sunday, September 20th
Time:: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Anne McNamara, trumpet – streaming event only

Date:: Tuesday, September 22nd
Time:: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Anne McNamara (309)438-2388 https://youtu.be/k9MEi1tX-oE

Cancelled: Jazz Ensemble I & II Concert

Date:: Friday, September 25th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541

Graduate Recital: Stephanie An, piano – live stream event only

Date:: Sunday, September 27th
Time:: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Student performance

October 2020

Cancelled: Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band Concert

Date:: Thursday, October 1st
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166

Senior Recital: Gianna Politano, saxophone – live stream event only

Date:: Sunday, October 11th
Time:: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Paul Nolen (309)438-8872

Cancelled: Wind Symphony Prism Concert

Date:: Sunday, October 11th
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166

Performance Convocation Hour – live stream event only

Date:: Tuesday, October 20th
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Student performances https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/live/

Junior Recital: Lottie Heckman, soprano – live stream event

Date:: Saturday, October 24th
Time:: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Student performance

Senior Recital: Andrew Bilgri, tuba – live stream event

Date:: Saturday, October 24th
Time:: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Student performance

Senior Recital: Andrea McAfee, saxophone – live streaming event only

Date:: Sunday, October 25th
Time:: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Student performance

Performance Convocation Hour – live stream event only

Date:: Tuesday, October 27th
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Student performances

November 2020

Cancelled: Jazz Ensemble I & II Concert

Date:: Friday, November 6th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541

Joint Horn Recital: Andrew Ossler & Lorelei Junkel – live stream event only

Date:: Saturday, November 7th
Time:: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Rachel Hockenberry (309)438-5063

African Drumming and Dance – live stream event only

Date:: Sunday, November 8th
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Oforiwaa Aduonum (309) 438-7340

Performance Convocation Hour – live stream event

Date:: Tuesday, November 10th
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Student performances

Redbird Musical Adventures: ISU Orchestra – online only

Date:: Saturday, November 14th
Time:: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

This event will be live streamed with advanced registration required. For information please contact Dr. Kate Lewis at kjlewis@ilstu.edu

Redbird Musical Adventures: ISU Orchestra – online only

Date:: Saturday, November 14th
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This event will be live streamed with advanced registration required. For information please contact Dr. Kate Lewis at kjlewis@ilstu.edu

Senior Recital: Devin Jackson, baritone – live streamed event only

Date:: Saturday, November 14th
Time:: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Student performance

Cancelled: Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and University Band Concert

Date:: Tuesday, November 17th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact (309)438-2166

Collaborative Piano Recital – Live stream event only

Date:: Thursday, November 19th
Time:: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Geoffrey Duce (309)438-2409

December 2020

ISU School of Music Audition Day

Date:: Saturday, December 5th
Time:: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)438-7050

Cancelled: Music for the Holidays Concert

Date:: Saturday, December 5th
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)48-2012

Cancelled: Music for the Holidays Concert

Date:: Saturday, December 5th
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)48-2012

Cancelled: Music for the Holidays Concert

Date:: Sunday, December 6th
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)48-2012

Cancelled: String Project Winter Recitals

Date:: Friday, December 11th
Time:: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009

January 2021

ISU School of Music Audition Day

Date:: Saturday, January 16th 2021
Time:: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)438-7050

ISU School of Music Audition Day

Date:: Friday, January 22nd 2021
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)438-7050

ISU School of Music Audition Day

Date:: Saturday, January 23rd 2021
Time:: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)438-7050

Concerto Aria Competition

Date:: Wednesday, January 27th 2021
Time:: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309)438-2540

February 2021

ISU School of Music Audition Day

Date:: Friday, February 5th 2021
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)48-7050

ISU School of Music Audition Day

Date:: Saturday, February 6th 2021
Time:: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)48-7050

RedNote New Music Festival

Date:: Sunday, February 7th 2021
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Carl Schimmel (309)438-3477

Wind Symphony Concert

Date:: Friday, February 12th 2021
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166

Choral Showcase

Date:: Sunday, February 14th 2021
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)438-2012

Jazz Ensemble I & II Concert

Date:: Friday, February 19th 2021
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541

March 2021

Wind Symphony and Symphonic Winds Concert

Date:: Friday, March 19th 2021
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166

ISU Men’s Glee and Women’s Choir Concert

Date:: Sunday, March 21st 2021
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Tim Fredstrom (309)438-5174

Evening of Brass Concert

Date:: Sunday, March 21st 2021
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Andy Rummel (309)438-5817

ISU School of Music Audition Day

Date:: Saturday, March 27th 2021
Time:: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

For additional information contact Christine Hansen (309)438-7050

Symphony Orchestra Concert

Date:: Sunday, March 28th 2021
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309)438-2540

April 2021

Jazz Festival Concert: Jazz Ensemble I & II

Date:: Friday, April 9th 2021
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541

Jazz Festival Concert: Jazz Ensemble I & II

Date:: Saturday, April 10th 2021
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541

ISU Percussion Ensemble Concert

Date:: Sunday, April 11th 2021
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. David Collier (309)438-8022

Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and University Band Concert

Date:: Wednesday, April 21st 2021
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166

Wind Symphony Concert

Date:: Saturday, April 24th 2021
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact ISU Band Office (309)438-2166

Choral Collage

Date:: Sunday, April 25th 2021
Time:: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Karyl Carlson (309)438-2012

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