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For additional information contact John Koch (309)438-2472   Tickets are sold at the door day of event only.  

For additional information contact John Koch (309)438-2472   Tickets are sold at the door day of performance only.

For additional information contact the music office (309)438-7631

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

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

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

Guest Artist David Deshler will do a presentation on Entrepreneurship. For additional information contact Dr. Amy Gilreath (309)438-2388

Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Anne Dervin, clarinet J.S. Bach (1685-1750), arr. Stokowski, ed. Sosnowchik – Passacaglia and Thema Fugatum in C minor, BWV 582 (c. 1708-1712/1924) Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) – Ebony Concerto (1946) – 10’ Dr. Anne Dervin, clarinet --Intermission— Omar Thomas (b. 1982) – Of Our New Day Begun (2016) – 12’ Gustav Holst (1874-1934), ed. Matthews – Second Suite in F, Op. 28, No. 2 (1911/1984) – 12’ Please join the Illinois State University Wind Symphony on Sunday,…

President Larry H. Dietz will deliver the annual State of the University Address at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018, in the Concert Hall of the Center for the Performing Arts.

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

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

For additional information contact School of Music (309)438-7633

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

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

Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), will present the keynote, "Better Together: Bridging Interfaith Barriers" at 7 p.m. October 9, in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Andy Rummel, tuba John Kock, narrator Antonín Dvorák – Serenade for Winds in D minor, op. 44 Darrol Barry – Concerto for Tuba Dr. Andy Rummel, tuba Aaron Copland, tr. Beeler – Lincoln Portrait John Koch, narrator For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166

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

For additional information contact Dr. David Collier (309)438-5386

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

Join us for the fourth annual TEDxNormal on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at ISU’s Center for Performing Arts from 9 a.m.-noon. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

For additional information contact Dr. David Collier (309)438-5386

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

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

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

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

For additional information contact Karyl Carlson (309)438-2022

Music for those with disabilities For additional information contact Dr. Glenn Block (309)438-2540

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

Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Omar Thomas, composer-in-residence Angelo Favis, guitar Zachary Taylor, guest conductor Stephen Goss – A Concerto of Colours Dr. Angelo Favis, guitar Percy Grainger (1882-1961), ed. Rogers – Irish Tune from County Derry John Mackey – Strange Humors Zachary Taylor, guest conductor Omar Thomas – Come Sunday WORLD PREMIERE PERFORMANCE 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. David Collier (309)438-5386

For information on auditioning contact Christine Hansen (309)438-7050

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

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

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

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

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 on the event contact Glenn Block (309)438-2540

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

The Festival opens with a concert featuring the Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra and Illinois State University choruses.  Professor Glenn Block conducts the ISU Symphony Orchestra in the premiere of Sydney Hodkinson's Clarinet Concerto, with faculty clarinetist David Gresham.  The ISU Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers, conducted by Professor Karyl Carlson, perform music of distinguished guest composer, Chen Yi.   The concert also features the three winning works in this year's Composition Competition:  Luke Flynn's orchestral work Rift, Jessica Meyer's choral…

F.W. de Klerk, former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, will present “Bridging The Gap: Globalization Without Isolation” at 7 p.m. on February 12, 2019, in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.

Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Anthony Marinello, conductor Marykate Kuhne, guest conductor Zachary Taylor, guest conductor Friday, February 15; Center for Performing Arts; 8:00 P.M. Joint Concert with O’Fallon High School Symphonic Band David Biedenbender (b. 1984) – Melodious Thunk (2012) Arturo Márquez (b. 1950), tr. Nickel – Danzón No. 2 (1998/2009) Marykate Kuhne, guest conductor --Intermission-- Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), orch. Moss – Chant Funéraire (1921/2004) Zachary Taylor, guest conductor John Mackey (b. 1973) – Kingfishers Catch Fire (2007) For…

Illinois State University Wind Symphony Anthony C. Marinello, conductor Marykatheryne Kuhne, guest conductor    Carl Holmquist (b. 1983) – Play!             Marykatheryne Kuhne, guest conductor  Chen Yi (b. 1953) – Dragon Rhyme  --Intermission--  Dinuk Wijeratne (b. 1978) – Invisible Cities Concerto for Percussion Quartet and Wind Ensemble             Illinois State Percussion Quartet Dr. David Collier Dr. Benjamin Stiers Matthew James Miles Bohlman     For additional information contact the band office (309)438-2166

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

Alex Ross, music critic for The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize nominee for his book, The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century. Co-sponsored with the College of Arts and Sciences and the English Department, Ross will speak on topics ranging from music’s intersection with social issues and politics to how classical music can remain relevant to younger generations. Following the public lecture, Ross will participate in a students-only Question and Answer session. This event is made possible through…

For additional information contact Tom Marko (309)438-2540

Student performance

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

Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Anthony Marinello, conductor Marykate Kuhne, guest conductor Rachel Maxwell, guest conductor Friday, March 22; Center for Performing Arts; 8:00 P.M. William Schuman (1910-1992) – George Washington Bridge (1950) Julie Giroux (b. 1961) – Our Cast Aways (2018) Rachel Maxwell, guest conductor --Intermission-- Clifton Williams (1923-1976) – Caccia and Chorale (1976) William Grant Still (1895-1978) – From the Delta (1945) Marykate Kuhne, guest conductor John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), ed. Fennell – George Washington Bicentennial March (1932/2006)…

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

Student performance

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…

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

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…

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,…

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