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Make A Noise Concert

Join us for a concert of experimental, avant-garde, and contemporary music by the UIS Make A Noise Ensemble! The concert features students, faculty/staff, and community members invested in adventurous music experiences. Not to be missed. You might even get a chance to participate in the concert! No musical experience necessary.

UIS Choirs Concert

Enjoy the sounds of the UIS Chorus in the awesome acoustic of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Springfield. The UIS chorus will be joined by the Lincoln Land Community College Chorus. Free and open to the public.

Jazz at the Pharmacy

The UIS Jazz Ensemble joins a lineup of local and professional jazz musicians for its own set under the direction of UIS jazz faculty Bill Mitchell. Enjoy the music and the art exhibit on display at the Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space.

Learn From the Masters

UIS Camerata students participate in a masterclass, an open lesson in front of an audience, with a master musician. Catch a glimpse behind the scenes as music students work to improve their technical and musical skill under the direction of a professional musician.

UIS Music Solo Competition

The UIS Music Solo Competition is open to community musicians (grades 5-12) and UIS students. Junior Division: Grades 5-8; Senior Division: Grades 9-12; UIS Division: UIS undergraduate and graduate students. To participate in the competition, fill out the brief application form and submit a video audition. Direct any questions to music@uis.edu.