Four scholars from Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok took part in the American Studies Workshop this fall as part of a four-week program of collaboration between the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and Srinakharinwirot.
Unit: Music
Wind Symphony Concert: On the Town, September 22
The Illinois State University Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and School of Music invite you to the first Wind Symphony concert of the 2019-2020 season.
Redbird Scholar video: Walking with her ancestors
Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, professor of music and ethnomusicology, has examined what her ancestors in Ghana experienced during the slave trade to create impactful performances.
Illinois State University names College of Fine Arts and School of Art in recognition of $12 million gift from alumna
Artist and alumna Wonsook Kim ’75, M.A. ’76, M.F.A. ’78, honorary doctorate of arts ’19, and her husband, Thomas Clement, have made a $12 million gift to Illinois State in support of the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art.
Symphony Orchestra in concert, September 29
The Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra will present music by Barber, Gounod, and Dvořák at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, in the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle premiere, September 21
Walking with My Ancestors: Cape Coast Castle will premiere at the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21.
Choral Showcase concert, September 15
The Treble Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Madrigals, Belle Voix, and Men’s Glee will perform in the Illinois State University School of Music’s Choral Showcase concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 15.
In perfect harmony: Acafellaz celebrate 20th anniversary
This year, the oldest active a cappella group on campus is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The 19-member, all-male Acafellaz started as a registered student organization in 1999.
Concerts on the Quad 2019
Illinois State University’s College of Fine Arts, in conjunction with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, will present Concerts on the Quad weekly at 7 p.m. from Monday, July 1 until July 29.
Redbirds honored as Women of Distinction
Seven Redbirds were among the 34 nominees honored during the YWCA of McLean County’s annual Women of Distinction awards banquet. Three of the seven nominees were named 2019 Women of Distinction.