Over spring break, 175 students from the Big Red Marching Machine (BRMM) traveled to Ireland to participate in multiple competitions and performances, bringing home best overall band honors.
Unit: Music
Carrying the torch: ISU tenor, scholar honors legacy of Benjamin Britten through song and research
One of Great Britain’s best-known and most respected composers of classical music is the muse of one of Illinois State’s more prolific scholars.
Redbird media: New books, music by ISU scholars
Here are some recent books and music produced by Illinois State University faculty.
Composer Sydney Hodkinson headlines RED NOTE New Music Festival
Music by contemporary composers will be featured during the 10th annual RED NOTE New Music Festival at Illinois State University, March 26-29.
Symphony Orchestra to perform world premiere concerto
The Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra will perform the world premiere of composer Carl Schimmel’s There Was, and There Was Not.
Valentine’s Big Band Dance, February 11
The Illinois State University Jazz Ensembles will present a Valentine’s Big Band Dance from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, February 11.
Research Initiative awards announced
Allison Harris, Paul Ugor, Geoffrey Duce, Tina Thompson, Liangcheng Yang, and Carla Pohl will be honored with Research Initiative Awards at the Founders Day celebration on February 16.
Granny Rock concert takes on two continents, December 14
Granny Rock 2016 will live stream a concert from The Finnish Grannies that includes their United States counterparts, who live in Bloomington-Normal.
December 1 concert to pay tribute to George Foeller and feature guest soloist Neal Corwell
The Illinois State University Symphonic Band and University Band will hold a joint December concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, honoring former director of bands, George Foeller.
Music for the Holidays concerts December 3-4
Illinois State University’s annual Music for the Holidays concerts will be held at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, December 3, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 4,