School of Music

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.
January
17 Brass Concert, 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
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
23 Student Composition Recital, 8:00 p.m.
28 Faculty Recital: Larry Campbell, piano 3:00 p.m.
March
7 Wind Ensemble, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 p.m.
9 New Music Cafe, 8:00 p.m.
23 Collegiate Choir,  Second Presbyterian Church, 8:00 p.m.
25 Guest Recital: Thierry Miroglio, percussion and Ancuza Aprodu, piano 8:00 p.m.
26 Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m.
April
1 Opera: 8:00 p.m.
2 Opera: 7:30 p.m.
3 Opera: 7:30 p.m.
4 Opera: 3:00 p.m.
8 Chamber Singers, Evelyn Chapel, 8:00 p.m.
9 Symphonic Winds, 7:30 p.m.
10 Jazz Lab Band, 7:30 p.m.
11 Wind Ensemble, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 p.m.
15 Student Composition Recital
16 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
18 Percussion Ensemble, 1:00 p.m.
18 Spring Choral Concert, Second Presbyterian Church, 3:00 p.m.