Center for the Performing Arts

For additional information contact John Koch (309)438-2472

For additional information contact Karyl Carlson (30()438-2012

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

ISU Jazz Ensemble I with festival guest artists Chuck Own, composer and Jack Wilkins, saxophonist For additional information contact Tom Marko (309)438-2541

ISU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Collier and Dr. Ben Stiers, will present their spring concert in the Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Illinois State University. The warmth and beauty of melodic percussion is explored as the ensemble performs works showcasing marimba and vibraphone.  The beautiful interweaving of rhythmic melodic lines is found in both A Feeling of Coming Home by Victor LaBozzetta III and Bend by Peter Martin. Venturing into a sonically…

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…

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

For additional information contact Tom Studebaker (309)438-8855

For additional information contact Tom Studebaker (309)438-8855

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

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

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

For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block

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…

For additional information contact Karyl Carlson (309)438-2166  

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

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

Sung in English with English supertitles Performed with The MIOpera Festival Orchestra https://miopera.squarespace.com/

Sung in Italian with English supertitles Performed with the MIOpera Festival Orchestra https://miopera.squarespace.com/

Sung in English with English supertitles Performed with The MIOpera Festival Orchestra https://miopera.squarespace.com/

Sung in Italian with English supertitles Performed with the MIOpera Festival Orchestra   https://miopera.squarespace.com/

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

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…

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

President Larry H. Dietz will deliver the annual State of the University Address at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall,

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…

AsiaConnect cordially invites you and your family to the annual Welcome Back Potluck Party. AsiaConnect, an affiliated group at Illinois State University strives to promote cultural diversity across campus.  The group awards scholarships to students who study and promote Asian culture in the Bloomington-Normal community. Please RSVP by September 13 to Li Zeng at lzeng@ilstu.edu.

High School Band students are invited to this FREE event to learn from our Applied Faculty in instrumental masterclasses. Faculty will also work with students on the Illinois All-State audition music sharing performance advice for each instrument. Students and families that attend the event will be given complimentary tickets to the afternoon concert by the Illinois State University Wind Symphony. For additional information contact Band Office (309)438-2166

Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor On the Town Jaromir Weinberger (1896-1967), tr. Bainum – Polka and Fugue from “Schwanda the Bagpiper” (1928/1961) Frank Ticheli (b. 1958) – Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (2014) Davis Hale, alto saxophone Winner of the 2019 Illinois State University Band Concerto Competition --Intermission-- Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), tr. Lavender – Three Dance Episodes from “On the Town” (1944/2016) John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), arr. Fennell – Hands Across the Sea (1899/1982)…

For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309)438-8855

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

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

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

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…

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

For additional information contact Dr. Kate Lewis (309)438-2951

For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309)438-8855

Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Marisa Miko, guest conductor Zachary Taylor, guest conductor Selected Repertoire W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) – Serenade in C minor, K. 388 (c. 1782) Giovanni Gabrieli (c.1554-1612) – “Sonata pian’e forte” from Sacrae Symphoniae (1597/1958) Zachary Taylor, guest conductor W.A. Mozart (1756-1791), arr. Cailliet – Overture to Le nozze di Figaro Richard Wagner tr. Bourgeois – Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral Student Ensembles Flute Choir Clarinet Choir Saxophone Ensemble Brass Quintet Brass Ensemble…

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

Music student performance

Music student perform

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

Concert will feature guest artist Doug Stone, saxophone   For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309)438-2541

Music for All features ISU Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Glenn Block. Children and adults with exceptionalities are especially welcome! Students from the School of Music will be available to assist patrons with their concert experience. 9 a.m. Instrument Petting Zoo in the lobby  

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

For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309)438-8855

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

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

Joint Concert with Normal Community High School Wind Ensemble Normal Community High School Wind Ensemble Lance Meadows, conductor Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Marisa Miko, guest conductor J.S. Bach (1685-1750), arr. Cailliet, ed. Galus – Fervent is My Longing; Organ Fugue in G Minor (1710/1935) George Gershwin (1898-1937), arr. Brubaker – An American in Paris (1929/1994) Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943), tr. Reynolds – O Magnum Mysterium (1994/2003) Marisa Miko, guest conductor Harrison Collins (b. 1999) –…

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

Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Elizabeth Thompson, soprano Kevin Day (b. 1996) – Havana (2018) Michael Duagherty (b. 1954) – Songs from a Silent Land (2019) Elizabeth Thompson, soprano Consortium Premiere --Intermission— Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) – Mysterium (2002/2011) Paul Dooley (b. 1983) – Masks and Machines (2015) Please join the Illinois State University Wind Symphony on Thursday, November 21, 2019 for the third concert of the 2019/2020 concert season. The concert will feature the consortium…

Student performances

For additional information contact Box Office (309)438-2535

For additional information contact Box Office (309)438-2535

For additional information contact Box Office (309)438-2535

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

Give yourself the gift of music this holiday season. Join us for a sing-along version of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah – a fundraiser for fine arts student scholarships and grants. Everyone is welcome, whether to sing or just to listen.

Faculty Recital The recital program is: Benjamin Britten’s THE HEART OF THE MATTER. For additional information contact Dr. Rachel Hockenberry (309)438-5063

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

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

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

For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309) 438-8855

For additional information contact Dr. Elizabeth Thompson (309)438-8856

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

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

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

The Festival concludes with a concert featuring the ISU Wind Symphony and ISU choruses in music of guest composer Stacy Garrop, faculty composer Roger Zare, and the winning composers in this year’s Composition Competition. For additional information contact Dr. Carl Schimmel (309)438-3477

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

Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Joint Concert with the Bloomington High School Wind Symphony Gustav Holst, ed. Matthews – First Suite in E-flat Shelley Hanson– Elegy for Albinoni Dr. Phillip Hash, guest conductor Omar Thomas – A Mother of a Revolution! Zachary Taylor, guest conductor John Mackey – Aurora Awakes LIVESTREAM Available: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/live/   For additional information contact Band Office (309)438-2166

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

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

For additional information contact Phil Hash (309) 438-8372

For additional information contact Dr. Carlson (309) 438-2022

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

For additional information contact Dr. Justin Vickers (309) 438-8855

Postponed: The March 19 presentation by social psychologist Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt will be rescheduled at a future date.