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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.
Mid America Guitar Ensemble Festival Closing concert
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesThe final concert of the 2024 Mid-America Guitar Ensemble Festival features ensembles from the following schools: Millikin University, Knox College, Lincoln-Way West High School, Lincoln-Way Central High School, plus the Chicago Community Guitar Ensemble. The highlight of the concert will be a performance by the Festival Guitar Orchestra performing Andrew York's Intergalactic Express.
Mid America Guitar Ensemble Festival Guest Artist: MAGIQuartet
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesFormed in the summer of 2023, MAGIQ performed its debut concert at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by a concert at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. They are scheduled to perform at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and will be guest soloists with the Edwardsville Symphony in May 2024. Michael Patilla (USA) - […]
Mid America Guitar Ensemble Festival Opening Concert
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesThe opening concert of the Mid-America Guitar Ensemble Festival will feature ensembles from the following schools: Illinois State University, Childbloom Guitar Program of Bloomington-Normal, Grace College (IN), Illinois Central College, Grand Rapids Community College (MI), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Purdue University at Fort Wayne (IN).
Concert Choir with Normal Community High School Chamber Choir
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesConcert Choir will be joined by Normal Community High School Chamber Choir as they present "Old and New." For additional information contact Dr. Andrew Bruhn (309) 438-2012 Livestream To purchase tickets
University Glee, Treble Choir, and Belle Voix Concert
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesTreble Choir, University Glee, and Belle Voix presents a variety of choral music. For additional information contact Dr. Andrew Bruhn (309) 438-2012 Livestream To purchase tickets
Jazz Ensemble I & II Concert
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesISU Jazz Ensembles I and II directed by Tom Marko present a varied and diverse program ranging from high energy Latin to contemplative ballads. Numerous outstanding student soloists will be featured on works by Bob Mintzer, Sound Garden, Sammy Nestico, Rick Margitza, John Clayton and more! For additional information contact Dr. Tom Marko (309) 438-2541 […]
Wind Symphony Concert with Morton High School
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesPresenting a program of works by J.S. Bach, Icelandic rock band Sigur Ros, and Florent Schmitt. The Morton High School Wind Ensemble will share the stage. Illinois State University Wind Symphony Joint Concert with Morton High School Wind Ensemble Peyton Gray (b. 2001) – Airborne (2023)TJ Mack, guest conductor World Premiere PerformanceJ.S. Bach (1685-1750), tr. […]
Performance Convocation
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesFor additional information contact School of Music Livestream
Symphonic Winds Concert
Center for the Performing Arts 351 S. School Street, Normal, IL, United StatesFeaturing oboe professor Dr. Jillian Kouzel in Concerto for Oboe by Lukas Foss. Lukas Foss (1922-2009), arr. Rhoads, ed. Dunn and Woodward – Concerto for Oboe, mvt. 3 “Moderato – Allegro” (1947-1948) – 6:00*Dr. Jillian Kouzel, oboe soloistFlorence Price (1887-1953), arr. Cheldon Williams – Adoration (1951/2022) – 5:00*Christopher Bulding, graduate conductorNorman Dello Joio (1913-2008) – […]