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 Events
March 2019
Performance Convocation Hour
Student performance
Wind Symphony Concert
Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Michael Gandolfi (b. 1956) – Flourishes and Meditations on a Renaissance Theme (2010) William Bolcom (b. 1938) – Song for Band (2001) --Intermission-- Paul Hindemith (1895-1965) – Symphony in B-flat (1951) Please join the Illinois State University Wind Symphony on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 for the fifth concert of the 2018/2019 concert season. The evening will be the culminating concert as the Wind Symphony returns home from a three-day outreach…
Ross Crean
Music Composer and Sound Designer at Printemps Nori Studio will be premiering 3 pieces: Schöne Gespielin (Exquisite Playmate): From Sonnet 25 of the First Part of Rilke’s “Sonnets to Orpheus.” In memory of young Vera Knoop, who died aged 18. She had been a talented dancer but suddenly stopped, took an interest in music, then died of a glandular disease. Rilke saw her only a few times. Just before she died, Vera said “Now I can dance!” Written for Baritone…
Men’s Glee, Women’s Choir, and Belle Voix Concert
For additional information contact Tim Fredstrom (309)438-5174
April 2019
SWAT Wellness Gazebo – Center for Performing Arts
The Wellness Gazebo is a portable gazebo that provides health and wellness information to Illinois State students, faculty, and staff. Condoms and quit smoking kits are available for FREE, along with other resources and giveaways. The gazebo is located on campus each week, usually on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Wellness Gazebo is staffed by trained Illinois State University peer educators, the Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT). SWAT is a registered student organization open to any students interested in health…
Guest Artist Master Class: Allan Glassman, Metropolitan Opera Tenor
Tenor Allan Glassman has thrilled audiences throughout America and Europe for decades with his vibrant timbre and committed interpretations of roles. Critics exclaim “his very presence on stage made those around him sound better.” A regular at The Metropolitan Opera, Mr. Glassman triumphed as Herod in a production of Salomé and has since been heard in The Met’s productions of Billy Budd, Die Frau ohne Schatten, Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk District, Boris Godunov, The Great Gatsby, Carmen, Elektra, Káťa Kabanová,…
Civic Chorale Spring Concert
For additional information contact John Koch (309)438-2472
Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Madrigal Concert
For additional information contact Karyl Carlson (30()438-2012
Jazz Festival Concert
ISU Jazz Ensembles I and II with festival guest artists Chuck Owen, composer and Jack Wilkins, saxophonist For additional information contact Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Jazz Festival Concert
ISU Jazz Ensemble I with festival guest artists Chuck Own, composer and Jack Wilkins, saxophonist For additional information contact Tom Marko (309)438-2541
Percussion Ensemble
For additional information contact David Collier (309)438-8022
SWAT Wellness Gazebo – Center for Performing Arts
The Wellness Gazebo is a portable gazebo that provides health and wellness information to Illinois State students, faculty, and staff. Condoms and quit smoking kits are available for FREE, along with other resources and giveaways. The gazebo is located on campus each week, usually on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Wellness Gazebo is staffed by trained Illinois State University peer educators, the Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT). SWAT is a registered student organization open to any students interested in health…
Performance Convocation hour
For additional information contact School of Music (309)438-7631
Opera Practicum Performance 1 of 2
For additional information contact Tom Studebaker (309)438-8855
Opera Practicum Performance 2
For additional information contact Tom Studebaker (309)438-8855
Symphonic Winds
Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Anthony Marinello, conductor Zachary Taylor, guest conductor Wednesday, April 24; Center for Performing Arts; 8:00 P.M. Donald Grantham (b. 1947) – Baron Piquant on Pointe (2011) Ron Nelson (b. 1929) – Courtly Airs and Dances (1995) Zachary Taylor, guest conductor --Intermission-- Donald Grantham (b. 1947) – Honey in the Rock (2008) Ian Dicke (b. 1982) – Song of the Telegraph (2010) For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166
Symphonic Band and University Band
For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166
Wind Symphony Concert
Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Donald Grantham, guest composer Donald Grantham (b. 1947) – J’ai été au bal (1999) TBA – Band Concerto Competition Winner --Intermission— Jennifer Jolley (b. 1981) – The Eyes of the World Are Upon You (2017) Donald Grantham (b. 1947) – Southern Harmony (1998) Please join the Illinois State University Wind Symphony on Saturday, April 27, 2019 for the sixth and final concert of the 2018/2019 concert season. We welcome composer…
Choral Collage
For additional information contact Karyl Carlson (309)438-2166
Orchestra Concerto Aria
For additional information contact Glenn Block (309)438-2540
May 2019
String Project Spring Concert
For additional information contact Adriana Ransom (309)438-8009