Melody Chua among UI Fulbright Grant Recipients
Melody Chua, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, will pursue a master’s degree in flute performance at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste in Switzerland.
Meliora Trio wins second prize in the Misbin Chamber Competition
The Meliora trio (Jiyeon Choi, clarinet | Yeonwoo Seo, cello | Hana Lim, piano) recently received second prize in the Misbin Chamber Competition in Washington DC. The Misbin Chamber competition is presented by LeVine Music Festival and Washington Performing Arts Center.
Tomeka Reid (DMA, Jazz Cello '16) noted in Chicago Tribune
Cellist Tomeka Reid [leads a] " one-of-a-kind string ensemble in creating sounds of a sort no one had ever encountered."
Read the whole story by Howard Reich in the Chicago Tribune.
Pianist Mickey Chien Wins the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition
Mickey Chien, has won the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition. As a result, he has been invited to perform on a concert in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY on May 22, 2016.
Mickey is a student of Prof. Timothy Ehlen.
Prof. Ollie Watts Davis to give Keynote at Black Music Month Celebration in Chicago
Prof. Ollie Watts Davis will be honored with the Vivian G. Harsh Society honors on June 25 as part of the 18th annual event in Chicago.
Read the complete story in the Chicago Tribune.
Illinois Flutists Continue String of Springtime Competition Winnings
Elisa Moles (DMA flute) recently won the San Diego Flute Guild Young Artist Competition.
Concerto Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the annual School of Music Concerto Competition have been announced. Three UI students will be featured soloists with the UI Symphony Orchestra during the 2016-17 academic year.
Winners:
Alex Malaimare, violin
Yujin Na, piano
Rebecca Wilson, soprano
Barry Hearn Appointed Principal Trombone of Dallas Symphony
Barry Hearn (MM 97) has been appointed as Principal Trombonist of the Dallas Symphony, replacing the legendary John Kitzman, who held the position since 1972.