Illinois Wesleyan Music Calendar
Illinois Wesleyan Music Events for 2009-2010
All events are held in Westbrook Auditorium of Presser Hall on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University, unless otherwise noted, and are open to the public. Most are without charge. Programs are subject to change. For more information or to confirm scheduling, contact the music office at (309) 556-3061.
++ These programs are included in the New Music Series and feature 20th century and contemporary music.
| September | |
| 20 | Guest Recital: Performers from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Mark Hetzler, trombone, Tony Disanza, percussion, Jessica Johnson, piano 3 p.m. |
| 27 | Wind Ensemble, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 3 p.m. |
| October | |
| 2 | Symposium of Contemporary Music: Improvisation Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
| 3 | Symposium of Contemporary Music: ONIX Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
| 8 | Faculty Recital: Keith Zimmerman, saxophone & William West, piano, 8 p.m. |
| 9 | Illinois Wesleyan Civic Orchestra, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm Admission: $10.00 general public; discounts for senior citizens & IWU alumni; $2.00 for students. Reserve tickets through the BCPA Box Office. www.artsbloomng.org |
| 11 | Guest Recital: Frank Sauter, piano, 3:00 p.m. |
| 11 | Guest Recital: Tasman String Quartet, 5 p.m. |
| 23 | Student Composition Recital, 7:30 p.m. |
| 24 | Jazz Combo Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
| 25 | Fall Choral Concert, Second Presbyterian Church, 3:00 p.m. |
| 25 | Guest Recital: Kevin Nichols, percussion, 5:00 p.m. |
| 30 | Jazz Ensemble Halloween Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
| November | |
| 5 | New Music Cafe, 8:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Jazz Lab Band, 7:30 p.m. |
| 13 | Opera: Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme", 7:30 p.m. |
| 15 | Sr. Recital: Ashley Puenner, mezzo soprano, Evelyn Chapel, 1:00 p.m. |
| 15 | Opera: Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme", 3:00 p.m. |
| 19 | Chamber Singers, Evelyn Chapel, 8:00 p.m. |
| 20 | Symphonic Winds, 7:30 p.m. |
| 21 | Sr. Recital: Sarah Kedzie, soprano 3:00 p.m. |
| 21 | Jr. Recital Allison Crain, soprano & Matthew Neylon, tenor, Evelyn Chapel, 5:00 p.m. |
| 21 | Sr. Recital: Matthew Luhn, trombone 7:30 p.m. |
| 22 | Wind Ensemble, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 p.m. |
| December | |
| 3 | Student Composition Recital, 8:00 p.m. |
| 4 | Illinois Wesleyan Civic Orchestra, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm Admission: $10.00 general public; discounts for senior citizens & IWU alumni; $2.00 for students. Reserve tickets through the BCPA Box Office. www.artsbloomng.org |
| 5 | Percussion Ensemble, 5:00 p.m. |
| 5 | Sr. Recital: Ella Hays, French Horn & Kathy Pechous, French Horn, 7:30 p.m. |
| 6 | Christmas Choral Concert, Holy Trinity Church, 3:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Faculty Recital: Carren Moham, vocals & Erin Mulliken, piano, 5:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Sr. Recital: Victoria Kensek, soprano, 7:30 p.m. |
| January | |
| 10 | Alumni Recital: Stevens, cello & Hoffee, piano, 3:00 p.m. |
| 12 | 60x60 Concert, 8:00 p.m. |
| 17 | Faculty Recital: Rick Leister, trumpet & Ririko Hayashi, piano, 3:00 p.m. |
| 23 | Jazz Festival, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Jazz Ensemble, with Chris Vadala, saxophone, 12:45 p.m.) |
| February | |
| 2 | Alumni Recital: Chris Davis, trombone, 8:00 p.m. |
| 4 | Alumni Recital: James Martin, baritone, 8:00 p.m. |
| 7 | Alumni Recital: Paul Nesper and Josh Biere, tuba, 3:00 p.m. |
| 13 | Faculty/Guest Recital: Sonic Exploration Society, 7:30 p.m. |
| 14 | Illinois Wesleyan Civic Orchestra Concerto/Aria Concert Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 p.m. Admission: $10.00 general public; discounts for senior citizens & IWU alumni; $2.00 for students. Reserve tickets through the BCPA Box Office. www.artsbloomng.org |
| 18 | Faculty Recital: Kent Cook, piano, 8:00 p.m. |
| 20 | Sr. Recital: Kristina Pearson, violin, 5:00 p.m. |
| 21 | Tuba Ensemble Recital, 3:00 p.m. |
| 23 | Student Composition Recital, 8:00 p.m. |
| 27 | Sr. Recital: Sarah Cornish, viola, 1:00 p.m. |
| 27 | Jazz Combo Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
| March | |
| 2 | Brass Quintet, 8:00 p.m. |
| 4 | Guest Recital: Piano Trio, 8:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Sr. Recital: Heather DeLong, violin, 1:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Sr. Recital: Natalie Cummings, soprano, 3:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Sr. Recital: Gertrude Brown, mezzo-soprano & Michael Schneider, tenor Evelyn Chapel, 5:00 p.m. |
| 7 | Wind Ensemble, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 p.m. |
| 7 | Sr. Recital: Brook Davis, soprano, 5:00 p.m. |
| 9 | New Music Cafe, 8:00 p.m. |
| 23 | Collegiate Choir Concert, Second Presbyterian Church, 8:00 p.m. |
| 25 | Guest Recital: Thierry Miroglio, percussion and Ancuza Aprodu, piano, 8:00 p.m. |
| 26 | Jazz Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
| 27 | Sr. Recital: Susan Rapp, mezzo-soprano & Jenna Miller, piano Evelyn Chapel, 1:00 p.m. |
| 27 | Faculty Recital: Ririko Hayashi, piano, 3:00 p.m. |
| 27 | Sr. Recital: Katlyn Teachen, Music Composition, 5:00 p.m. |
| 27 | Faculty/Guest Chamber Music Recital: Michelle Lee Elliott, violin, Lisa Nelson, viola, Nina Gordon, cello & Mark Clinton, piano, 7:30 p.m. |
| 28 | Opera: Fertile Ground, 3:00 p.m. |
| 30 | Opera: Fertile Ground, 8:00 p.m. |
| April | |
| 1 | Opera: Fertile Ground, 8:00 p.m. |
| 2 | Opera: Fertile Ground, 7:30 p.m. |
| 3 | Sr. Recital: Dana Kurzka, violin, 1:00 p.m. |
| 3 | Sr. Recital: Paul Cochran, tenor, 3:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Jr. Recital: Jon Daly, cello & Jack Hanlon, alto saxophone, 6:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Improvisational Class Recital, 8:00 p.m. |
| 8 | Chamber Singers Concert, Evelyn Chapel, 8:00 p.m. |
| 9 | Symphonic Winds Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
| 10 | Jr. Recital: Ben Junya & Dan McLaughlin, percussion, 11:00 a.m. |
| 10 | Jr. Recital: Erin Donegan, violin & Jonathan Smith, tenor, Evelyn Chapel, 1:00 p.m. |
| 10 | Sr. Recital: Emma Rhine, mezzo soprano, 3:00 p.m. |
| 10 | Sr. Recital: David Nutt, violin, 5:00 p.m. |
| 10 | Jazz Lab Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
| 11 | Wind Ensemble Concert, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 p.m. |
| 11 | Sr. Recital: Andrew LoDolce, baritone, 5:00 p.m. |
| 15 | Student Composition Recital, 8:00 p.m. |
| 16 | Illinois Wesleyan Civic Orchestra Concert, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm Admission: $10.00 general public; discounts for senior citizens & IWU alumni; $2.00 for students. Reserve tickets through the BCPA Box Office. www.artsbloomng.org |
| 17 | Chamber Music Recital, 11:00 a.m. |
| 17 | Jr. Recital: Emily Hopkins, mezzo soprano & Joseph Muriello, tenor Evelyn Chapel, 1:00 p.m. |
| 17 | Sr. Recital: Angela Born, soprano, 3:00 p.m. |
| 17 | Jr. Recital: Leah Bauersfeld, soprano/piano & Dan Megli, baritone, 5:00 p.m. |
| 17 | Faculty Recital: Elizabeth Ducey Moss, soprano & Joy Doran, piano, 7:30 p.m. |
| 18 | Percussion Ensemble Concert, 1:00 p.m. |
| 18 | Spring Choral Concert, Second Presbyterian Church, 3:00 p.m. |
| 18 | Sax Quartet Recital, 5:00 p.m. |
| 18 | Sr. Recital: Charlie Berggren, piano, 7:30 p.m. |