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

January 2021

ISU School of Music Audition Day

Date:: Friday, January 22nd
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
Time:: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Jury Recognition Recital – livestreamed event

Date:: Monday, January 25th
Time:: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

For additional information contact ISU School of Music (309)438-7631

Concerto Aria Competition – livestreamed event

Date:: Wednesday, January 27th
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
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
Time:: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Cancelled: RedNote New Music Festival

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

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

Cancelled: Choral Showcase

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

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

Cancelled: Jazz Ensemble I & II Concert – livestreamed event

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

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

ISU Symphony Orchestra – livestreamed event

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

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

Performance Convocation Hour – Concerto Aria Winners – livestreamed event

Date:: Tuesday, February 23rd
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

For additional information contact School of Music (309)438-7631

Symphonic Winds Concert – livestreamed event

Date:: Friday, February 26th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166

Wind Symphony Concert – livestreamed event

Date:: Sunday, February 28th
Time:: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

March 2021

Band Concerto Finals – livestreamed event

Date:: Friday, March 19th
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 – livestreamed event

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

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

Evening of Brass Concert – livestreamed event

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

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

Performance Convocation Hour – livestreamed event

Date:: Tuesday, March 23rd
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Music student perform

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Dr. Tuyen Tonnu, piano – livestreamed event

Date:: Tuesday, March 23rd
Time:: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

For additional information contact Dr. Tonnu (309)438-8423

ISU School of Music Audition Day

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

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

Symphony Orchestra Concert – livestreamed event

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

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

Concert featuring Concerto Aria Winners – livestreamed event

Date:: Tuesday, March 30th
Time:: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

April 2021

Junior Recital: Mikayla Mindiola, voice – livestream event

Date:: Saturday, April 3rd
Time:: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Student performance

Cancelled: Jazz Festival Concert: Jazz Ensemble I & II

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

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

Graduate Recital: Chuck Willard, percussion – livestream event

Date:: Saturday, April 10th
Time:: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Student recital

Cancelled: Jazz Festival Concert: Jazz Ensemble I & II

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

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

ISU Percussion Ensemble Concert – livestreamed event

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

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

Performance Convocation Hour – livestreamed event

Date:: Tuesday, April 13th
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Music student perform

Cancelled: Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and University Band Concert – livestreamed event

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

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

Wind Symphony Concert – livestreamed event

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

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

Choral Collage – livestreamed event

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

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

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