Remembering Bruno Nettl
Update: a concert in honor of Professor Bruno Nettl has been scheduled for May 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Great Hall. All are welcome.
Dear friends,
Prof. Bashford Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
Christina Bashford, Associate Professor of Musicology, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for a project examining violin culture in Britain.
Adolphe Sax International Saxophone Competition Features UI Connections
Debra Richtmeyer, Professor of Saxophone, recently served as a juror for the The Adolphe Sax International Saxophone Competition.
How the UI Library Came to be Home to John Philip Sousa's Legacy
Those familiar with Illinois Bands already know that John Phillip Sousa was a good friend to the University.
Bridget Sweet Publishes New Book on Teaching the Adolescent Voice
The changing adolescent voice counts among the most awkward of topics voice teachers and choir directors face.
Jupiter Quartet Album Among Grammy Award Entries
The Jupiter String Quartet's latest album Alchemy (Marquis Classics) with pianist Bernadette Harvey will be among the entries for the GRAMMY Awards® in the category of Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance.
Martirano Memorial Award Brings New Music to Urbana
Three composers will have their pieces performed by the Illinois Modern Ensemble on Thursday, September 19, at Krannert Center.
Gateways to World Music Performance Series Announced
The Robert E. Brown Center for World Music is pleased to announce Gateways to World Music programming for Fall 2019. The performance / lecture series will feature artists drawing from music traditions of West Africa, Spain, the Carpathian Bow, and India.
Illinois Flutists Shine at NFA Convention
The 2019 National Flute Association Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah soared skyward with University of Illinois flutists front and center and behind the scenes. Hosted and organized by
Remembering Benjamin B. Johnston
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing yesterday of composer and Professor Emeritus Ben Johnston, who taught in the School of Music from 1951 to 1986.