Music Education

On November 15, 2025, Shungu released “Bridges Not Walls,” his first album in more than a decade. The independently released project blends hip-hop, jazz, mariachi and Congolese rumba. The diverse set of songs reflects his background and beliefs that he hopes will speak to people.

Krannert Center Uncorked, a free concert series on many Thursdays throughout the year, aims to provide a showcase for central Illinois musicians of many genres.

Tune in for a radio segment featuring Pete 'Afro D' Shungu airs Tuesday, Dec 16 at 6:15pm on WRFU.

Dr. Rebecca MacLeod, Professor of Music Education, published a scholarly research article, “An Examination of Factors That Influenced Music Teacher Attrition Post-Pandemic,” in the latest edition of Update: Applications of Research in Music Education.

In honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, the College of Fine and Applied Arts featured Peter (Pete) Shungu, professor of Music Education.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the School of Music celebrated the investiture of Dr. Bridget Sweet as the Marilyn Pflederer Zimmerman Endowed Chair in Music Education.

Join the School of Music for a special ceremony to celebrate the investiture of Dr. Bridget Sweet as the Marilyn Pflederer Zimmerman Endowed Chair in Music Education!