Professor of Ethnomusicology Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum won the Outstanding Achievement in a Leading Role award from the American Association of Community Theatre National Festival in Pennsylvania.
Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum wins national theater award for work
Unit: Music
Recital with percussionist, alum Francis Favis, April 29
Guest artist and Illinois State University alum Francis Favis will present a percussion recital at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, in Kemp Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. This concert will feature new works for percussion including Klingen Lassen for snare drum and tape, Burritt Variations for marimba, and
Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra to present Stravinsky’s The Firebird, April 28
The Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra will present Stravinsky’s The Firebird Sunday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall.
Illinois State University Wind Symphony ends season with Southern Harmony concert, April 27
The Illinois State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music invite all to the sixth and final Wind Symphony Concert of the 2018–2019 season at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Illinois State University Symphonic Winds welcomes composer Donald Grantham, April 24
The Illinois State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music invite all to the final Symphonic Winds concert of the 2018–2019 season at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Marine Band San Diego to perform at Illinois State University, April 16
As part of its 2019 Midwest tour, the Marine Band San Diego will perform at the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.
ISU Percussion Ensemble in concert, April 14
The Illinois State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of David Collier and Ben Stiers, will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts.
Passion for music leads to future career
Lauren Crumble is a senior music therapy major and recipient of the Mary Jo Brown Scholarship. She is in her fifth semester of practicum and hopes to work in palliative care when she graduates.
Illinois State University Jazz Festival, April 12, 13
Composer Chuck Owen and saxophonist Jack Wilkins will be featured artists at the 2019 Illinois State University Jazz Festival, Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13.
Alumnus Ross Crean to premiere three new works at Illinois State University, March 28
Illinois State University alumnus, composer, and sound designer Ross Crean, M.M. ‘00 will premiere three new works at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
