Recording by Prof Charlotte Mattax Moersch Receives Critical Acclaim
Charlotte Mattax Moersch’s newest recording explores harpsichord music by French composer, Jean Henry D’Anglebert. Pièces de clavecin, was recorded by Charlotte Mattax Moersch on the Centaur label and released in 2015.
Ensemble Mise-En to feature Illinois Ties in Brooklyn Concert
The New York-based contemprary music ensemble Mise-En will feature works by composer John Nichols (DMA, 2016) in their upcoming July 15 concert.
Illinois Vocalists Compete at NATS
Several Illinois voice students recently competed at the annual conference of the National Association for Teachers of Singing, held in Chicago this past weekend.
Piano Student Chia-Ying Chan Realizes Success in Competitions
Chia-Ying Chan has recently been named a first prize winner of the International Music Salzburg Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition, which includes an opportunity to perform at the Wiener Saal Mozarteum in July.
UI Composer Erin Gee featured in New Recording Project
UI Composer Erin Gee is among several contemporary composers featured in a recording project by vocal ensemble NOVA. The recording project "The Logic of The Angels" features music of the 21st Century as well as music from the 13th and 14th Centuries.
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.
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.
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.
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.