Micky Moore Awarded International Teaching Award
Mark "Micky" Moore, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, was recently recognized by the International Tuba-Euphonium Association with the 2020 ITEA Teaching Award.
Alumnus Named Fulbright Scholar
The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board recently awarded Justin Vickers (DMA '11) a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct research at University of Surrey, Guildford, in the United Kingdom.
Doctoral Student Co-Authors Jazz Textbook for Chinese Market
Lishan Xue, doctoral student in piano performance, has recently published
The Investiture of Nathan Gunn, Swanlund Chair
Nathan Gunn, Professor of Voice, was invested on January 27, 2020 as the newest Swanlund Professor. Along with the Stanley O. Ikenberry Endowed Chairs, the Swanlund Endowed Chairs are among the highest honors for professors on the U of I campus.
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.
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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.
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.
Alumnus Zhen Piao Wins Organ Competition
Alumnus Zhen Piao (AD, MM '17) has won First Prize in the Lynnwood Farnam Organ Competition. The international competition, sponsored by the Montreal Chapter of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, took place at May 18th at St. James United Church in Montreal.