The UIS High School Wind Academy is an intensive learning experience designed for advanced high school wind and percussion students. This highly-selective, audition-based program provides talented young musicians the opportunity to study and perform challenging, high-quality repertoire in a supportive and musically rigorous environment. The HSWA offers 6-week sessions at an advanced level.
Please join us for a memorial concert in celebration of the life and legacy of Barbara Jensen-Schweighauser. The concert will feature the UIS Faculty String Quartet in classic works for string quartet by well-known composers including Mozart, Haydn, and Dvorak.
Please note that this concert was originally scheduled to take place on April 30 but has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 04, 6pm.
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as the Make A Noise Ensemble pushes the boundaries of music with contemporary works that challenge musicians and audience alike. This concert will certainly push you outside of your comfort zone, exploring new sounds, unexpected rhythms, and experimental compositions that redefine what music can be. Don't miss an evening of cutting-edge of musical innovation. The Make A Noise Ensemble is under the direction of Ron Silver.
Join us for an evening of chamber music in a recital featuring the talented UIS Camerata students. These students have spent the year honing their skills in intensive chamber music training. This special concert will highlight their hard work and growth as they perform a variety of dynamic and engaging chamber works. The UIS Camerata is under the direction of Dr. Adam Larison.
Experience an intimate concert of exquisite chamber music performed by the talented musicians of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra! This special Brown Bag concert will showcase the artistry and skill of ISO’s finest musicians in a beautifully curated program of chamber music.
This orchestral extravaganza will bring together seven different ensembles and over 300 musicians, beginning with the debut of a whole new generation of Starter Strings, and culminating with the intoxicating tones of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade. Don’t miss it! TICKETS on sale now! uispac.com
Jacobsen Woollen, ISYO Conductor & ISO Associate Conductor
All ISYO Ensembles & UIS Orchestra
Come celebrate the end of the semester with the UIS Bands Concert as the UIS Band, UIS Jazz Ensemble, and special guest Capitol Area Concert Band come together for a night of vibrant performances! Don't miss this exciting collaboration of local talent of all ages. The UIS Band and UIS Jazz Ensemble are under the direction of Bill Mitchell.
Join us for the UIS Music Solo Recital featuring talented UIS students, UIS Community Music School Students, and the UIS Flute Choir! Celebrate the culmination of a semester's worth of hard work and dedication as our performers showcase their skills in a diverse and dynamic program.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz at Motorheads! Enjoy smooth tunes, delicious food, and great company in a cozy, vibrant atmosphere. The concert features the UIS Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Bill Mitchell.
The next event in the University of Illinois Springfield Music Program Get Free Music Series will feature a performance by Damon Smith, Michael Zerang and Jaap Blonk. Richard Gilman-Opalsky and Adam Larison will join, too! We are excited to partner with Ron Silver and New Music Springfield on this concert.
Thanks so much to the Springfield Area Arts Council for their generous support and for making this concert possible.
Damon Smith/Michael Zerang/Jaap Blonk with Adam Larison and Richard Gilman-Opalsky