The Wang-Chen Duo from Suzhou, China, will be in residence in the School of Music for a full week of engaging performances and activities, from October 29 though November 2.

Born in Taiwan, Yu-Chen Wang is a gu-zheng (Chinese Zither) performer as well as a composer. She graduated from Tainan National University of the Arts. While living in United State from 2011-2015, she was active with two ensembles, CompostQ Music/Dance Improvisation Group (USA) and the Orchid ensemble (Canada); with these two she performed across the United States.

The Music and Performing Arts Library (MPAL) will be hosting a special Player Piano Reveal event on Saturday, September 22 from 1-3pm.

The presentation will start in the Music Building Auditorium with School of Music alum Catherine Hennessy Wolter (PhD, Musicology), and piano restorer Mel Septon.

A light reception will follow in the Library with materials relating to player pianos on display, and an opportunity for people to see the piano in action.

Rocio is currently a DMA candidate in Flute Performance and Literature.

Jennifer Kempe, an alumnae of the University of Illinois Horn Studio, has won a position with the U.S. Army Field Band 

Watch the 2018 School of Music Convocation. Congratulations to all of our Graduates!

University of Illinois alumnus Ethan Scholl (MM '16) has recently auditioned for and won a position as bass trombonist in the United States Army Ceremonial Band

The School of Music’s petition to recognize entrepreneur, film producer, and philanthropist Sheila Johnson (B.S. Music Education, 1970) with an honorary degree has been approved by the campus Academic Senate and awaits final approval by the Board of Trustees.  

Read all about it in the New York Times.

Chen-Yu Huang (DMA 2014) has been appointed principal harpist with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra in Michigan, following a three-round audition in September. She is currently Assistant Professor of Harp at Michigan State University and on the harp faculty of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.

A Krannert Debut Artist, she has also served as principal harpist of the Illinois Symphony since 2012, and tours regularly with her chamber ensemble, the Formosa Trio.

Chen-yu was a student of Prof. Ann Yeung. 

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