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Unit: Music
‘Say it Loud!,’ Unearthing the Roots of Black Music, March 18
Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum of Illinois State University’s School of Music will explore the roots of Black music in her presentation “Say it Loud!” from 8-10 p.m. Thursday, March 18. The virtual presentation is free and open to the public.
Art, activism of music of Black Americans with Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, March 22
Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, the Suzanne and William Allen Distinguished Professor in Music at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), will present “Yet With A Steady Beat: The Art, Aesthetics, and Activism of the Music of Black Americans” at 7 p.m. March 22. A question-and-answer session with Dr. Watts will immediately follow her presentation. Registration for the free, online presentation is open now.
Decoding the role of music in intercultural communication
A series of discussions will explore ways in which musicians and music educators can challenge and decenter the white, racial frame of music studies.
University names outstanding researcher and creative activity award winners
The Office of the Provost named Dr. Lara Hansfield and Dr. Aslihan Spaulding winners of the Outstanding University Researcher Award, and Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum and Tyler Lotz winners of the Outstanding University Creative Activity Award.
Harlem Sings: A Tribute to the Poets of the Harlem Renaissance
The voice of poets of the Harlem Renaissance will lift into song with Harlem Sings – A Tribute to the Poets of the Harlem Renaissance. The February 1 event will feature guest artists Patrice Eaton and Kyle Walker.
Listen to this: Sounds of the season come to you through music and production students
Music and arts technology students have teamed up to create virtual holiday cards to send out to regular Music for the Holidays concert goers.
Illinois State University School of Music opens house to virtual audience
Whether performing an individual recital or in an ensemble, musicians want to share their experience with an audience.
Music therapy students care for clients through telehealth
Face-to-face interactions bring joy to both music therapy students and their clients. Although students are now completing their clinical hours through telehealth sessions, they have continued to deliver compassionate care.
Photo gallery: Art and music classes get creative during fall semester
Faculty and students across Illinois State University’s campus continue to engage safely in teaching and learning during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
