UI Students Sweep in Vocal Competition
University of Illinois students swept the recent competition of the National Association of Teachers of Singing Chicago Chapter, the second largest in the nation!
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Quartets Coached by Members of Kronos
The Elara Quartet, consisting of UI music majors, and the East Central Illinois Youth Orchestra Honors Quartet were recently treated to a master class by members of the renowned Kronos Quartet.
Smith Competition Winners Announced
Thereza Lituma and Emma Olson are the 2019 winners of the Thomas J. Smith Scholarship in Music Competition.
Singers Advance in National Competition
Seven U of I vocalists advanced in NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Regional Semifinals; 2 will continue to the National Finals.
RESEARCH LIVE! Finalists include Music Student
The results are in!
After last week's preliminary round, our judging panels have selected thirteen Research Live! finalists. Watch them compete in the final round and vote for the People's Choice Award.
Harpist Dai-An Liu wins International Music Talents Top Project Award in Taiwan
Dai-An Liu is a 2018-2019 winner of the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra International Music Talents Top Project Program. The competitive scholarship program supports creative activities for recipients.
Hilary Brady Morris on Fulbright to Nepal
Hilary Brady Morris has been awarded a Fulbright grant to conduct ten months of dissertation research in Nepal on the Himalayan lute.
Mana Azimi wins National Anne Adams Award
Harpist Mana Azimi is a 2018 National Anne Adams Award winner. Twenty-four finalists were selected to compete this year with seven forwarded to the grand finals. The biennial national competition was held in May, administered by the American Harp Society Foundation. Three scholarship awards of $
Video: 2018 School of Music Convocation
Watch the 2018 School of Music Convocation. Congratulations to all of our Graduates!
Claire Happel Ashe Awarded P.E.O. Scholar Award
Ms. Happel, DMA student, has been awarded a Scholar Award by the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO).