The UIS Jazz ensemble performs a selection of works by famous jazz musicians including Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and Huey Lewis.

Free and open to the public.

Join us!

Join the Freedom Therapy Trio in an exploration of free jazz in this 1-hour concert featuring:

Dr. Brian Stark, saxophone
Dr. Adam Larison, guitar
Dr. Richard Gilman-Opalsky, drumset

This concert is part of the UISpac Date Night Concert Series.
This concert is part of the UIS Music Faculty Recital Series.

$15

Faculty pianist Juan Camacho Castro presents a solo recital titled "A Contrapuntal Journey" featuring works by Bach, Brahms, and Ginastera. Join us!

Please join us at the UIS Visual Arts Gallery Thursday, April 6th from 5:30-8 p.m. for an exhibition reception. This event is free and open to the public. 

The UIS Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present "In the Shadow," an installation of ceramic works by Decatur-based artist Jennifer Holt. The exhibition will open on Monday, March 6, and run through Thursday, April 13. A reception will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the gallery.

On Tuesday, April 4, 12pm, UIS piano faculty Juan Camacho Castro will coach Camerata students in a public masterclass. Join us for a behind-the-scenes experience to see what a music coaching session is like for advanced student musicians! Come for a while or stay for the full masterclass. You are welcome to bring your lunch.

Bring your lunch, and enjoy a free Brown Bag Concert in the UIS Student Union Ballroom Lobby featuring UIS Camerata musicians. March 7, 12pm. Come enjoy a few minutes of music or stay for the whole concert! Free.

Enjoy a beverage from our concession stand while experiencing skilled local artists sharing their work in the intimate UIS Studio Theatre.  These short events will leave you with time for dinner afterwards to make for a great date night!

With Colombian pianist Juan Camacho Castro
In partnership with UIS Music

Enjoy a beverage from our concession stand while experiencing skilled local artists sharing their work in the intimate UIS Studio Theatre.  These short events will leave you with time for dinner afterwards to make for a great date night!

"The Ride of Springfield" by the Gobbo/Stark Quartet
In partnership with UIS Music
Jose Gobbo (guitar), Brian Stark (saxophone), Drew Cox (drum set), Andrew Binder (bass)

Join us on Zoom on Monday, February 20, 6pm for the next installment of the Perfect Pitch: Performance Psychology Panel Series: "Practice Makes Imperfect". What does practicing mean to you? What does it mean to be one's own teacher? What are the practice routines of famous musicians? How should athletes prepare their bodies for the workloads and stressors of practice?

Panelists:

Ryan Johnson, UIS Director of Sports Performance

Katelyn Hummel, UIS exercise science, psychology, and music student

Delinda Chapman, Visual Artist