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
The UIS Music Program joins the Springfield Choral Society, the Sangamon County Historical Society, Dana-Thomas House Foundation and DNR State Historic Sites in celebrating Women's History Month with a unique and locally-rooted festival celebrating the music and stories of women.
Songs for the Unsung: Festival Concert
Saturday, March 22nd, 7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church
The UIS Music Program joins the Springfield Choral Society, the Sangamon County Historical Society, Dana-Thomas House Foundation and DNR State Historic Sites in celebrating Women's History Month with a unique and locally-rooted festival celebrating the music and stories of women.
Songs for the Unsung: Springfield Heroines
Friday, March 21st, 7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church
The Camerata Scholarship is a generous scholarship for incoming students interested in pursuing their study of music alongside their study of any major degree.
March 15, 2025
Application form; Brief cover letter; Video Audition
Guitarist Michael W. Hull presents a brief, lunchtime concert featuring the works of J.S. Bach, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Antonio Lauro and more. In addition, violinist Yona Stamatis joins in a violin/guitar duo on Hull's original work Of Kindred Spirit.Michael frequently performs throughout Illinois as a soloist and chamber musician. He is a versatile musician, directing and playing in jazz groups and guitar ensembles. As a composer, he has written solo and ensemble works for guitar, oboe, violin and soprano saxophone.