Jennifer Kempe Wins Position With U.S. Army Field Band
Jennifer Kempe, an alumnae of the University of Illinois Horn Studio, has won a position with the U.S. Army Field Band following an audition this past February.
Video: 2018 School of Music Convocation
Watch the 2018 School of Music Convocation. Congratulations to all of our Graduates!
Alumni Ethan Scholl Wins Audition for the United States Army Band
University of Illinois alumnus Ethan Scholl (MM '16) has recently auditioned for and won a position as bass trombonist in the United States Army Ceremonial Band in Washington DC.
Distinguished Music Alumna Sheila Johnson to Receive Honorary Degree
The School of Music’s petition to recognize entrepreneur, film producer, and philanthropist Sheila Johnson (B.S. Music Education, 1970) with an honorary degree has been approved by the campus Academic Senate and awaits final approval by the Board of Trustees.
Chen-Yu Huang appointed Principal Harp of Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Chen-Yu Huang (DMA 2014) has been appointed principal harpist with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra in Michigan, following a three-round audition in September.
Alumnus Kevin Rhodes - "International Maestro of Mystery"
Take Magazine, an arts and culture publication serving New England, profiles UI Alumnus and International Maestro of Mystery.
Photo: John Robert Williams
Alumnus Dean Westman Elected to BOA Hall of Fame
Dean Westman is Performing Arts Department Chair and Director of Orchestras at Avon High School in Avon, Indiana.
Zhen Piao Wins 2nd Place in International Organ Competition
Zhen Piao (AD in organ, 2017, and MM in piano) has won 2nd prize in the Shanghai International Organ Competition. The Competition took place September 14-15, 2017 at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center.
Harpists take on Teaching Positions
Harpists are making it happen now and for the future.