No two days in Rudy Morr’s life as an Illinois State student look exactly alike. From new class activities to spur-of-the-moment lunch plans, each day is different. One thing that stays constant? Two hours of marching band practice every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Unit: Music
School of Music professors unite conducting and virtual reality with RibbonsVR
In 2018 Dr. Roy D. Magnuson completed a user-friendly version of solsticeVR, a virtual reality tool that enables users to compose music. While his work on the “musical sandbox” proved to be a success, just one year later, development on an offshoot of this project began: a virtual reality tool conducting.
Music for the Holidays concerts, December 4 and 5
Illinois State University’s annual Music for the Holidays is celebrating its 30th anniversary year with concerts on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5 in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
A concert like no other: Symphony Orchestra’s Music for All provides interactive experience
Illinois State Symphony Orchestra’s Music for All concert is an interactive event meant to engage attendees of all ages.
ISU Percussion Ensemble fall concert, November 7
Dr. Andy Harsberger will be the guest soloist for the ISU Percussion Ensemble fall concert.
Alumni Band Day, Saturday, November 6
Illinois State University Bands is pleased to announce that Alumni Band Day will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
Latinx Heritage Month continues
A talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.
Illinois State University School of Music receives All-Steinway School designation
Thanks to funding included in Wonsook Kim’s $12 million transformative gift, Illinois State University has been designated an All-Steinway School with the acquisition of 14 Steinway pianos.
Former Reggie Redbird takes his talents to the big leagues
A Kansas City Royals home game is a busy day for Isaac Soares ‘21. For the next 12 hours, Soares focuses on making sure Royals mascot Sluggerrr has everything he needs to hit a home run with the fans.
Pause for Applause: Summer 2021
Take a moment to applaud these outstanding Illinois State University alumni.