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A Mother Is Not For Sale (Part 1): March 19, 2026, Nana Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, Aisha Nelson, Kwesi Otuoba, Kountiala Some, Cynthia Nwakudu

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and nineteenth program pf the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

March 19, 2026

Thursday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Convocation Recital: March 6, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and eighteenth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

March 6, 2026

Friday Afternoon

1:00 p.m.

Freshman Recital: Jonah Zolecki, Saxophone; March 5, 2026, Jonah Zolecki

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and seventeenth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

March 5, 2026

Thursday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Symphonic Band: Professor Lauren N. Bobarsky, Conductor; March 3, 2026, Professor Lauren N. Bobarksy

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and sixteenth program of the 2025-2026 season.

The Diversity Band Presented By The Music Student Multicultural Association: March 2nd, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and fifteenth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

March 2nd, 2026

Monday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Isu Symphony Orchestra: March 1, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and thirteenth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

March 1, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

3:00 p.m.

Trombone Choir: Mark Babbitt, Director; March 1, 2026, Mark Babbitt

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and fourteenth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

March 1, 2026

Saturday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Trombone Studio Recital 4th Annual Bordogni Project: March 1, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and twelfth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

March 1, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

12:00 p.m.

Senior Recital: Jessica Wenc, Horn; February 28, 2026, Jessica Wenc, Olesia Pupina, Elizabeth Purk

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and eleventh program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 28, 2026

Saturday Afternoon

3:30 p.m.

2026 High School Orchestra Festival Concert: February 27, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and nineth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

February 27, 2026

Friday Afternoon

2:30 p.m.

Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Joshua Mobley, Trumpet; February 27, 2026, Joshua Mobley, Anne Mcnamara, Grace Eom

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and tenth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 27, 2026

Friday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Isu Philharmonia String Orchestra: Samuel Chen, Director; February 25, 2026, Samuel Chen, Jayce Milburn

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and seventh program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 25, 2026

Wednesday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Galina Kiep's Bassoon Studio Recital: February 24, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and sixth program of the 2025-2026 season

Kemp Recital Hall

February 24, 2026

Tuesday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Winter Concert: Treble Choir, Concert Choir And Stevenson Highschool Patriot Singers; February 22, 2026, Mark Grizzard, Andrew Bruhn, Roland Hatcher, Kirstin Snelton

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and fourth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

February 22, 2026

Sunday Evening

6:00 p.m.

Gresham Clarinet Studio Recital: Momoko Gresham, Clarinet; February 22, 2026, Momoko Gresham

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and fifth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 22, 2026

Sunday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Voices Of Sorrow And Strength: University Glee, Belle Voix And Stevenson High School Advanced Choir; February 22, 2026, Tim Fredstrom, Andrew Bruhn, Roland Hatcher, Kirstin Snelten

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and third program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

February 22, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

3:00 p.m.

Junior Recital: Breanna German, Flute; February 21, 2026, Breanna German, Lu Witzig, Sam Guynes

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and first program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 21, 2026

Saturday Afternoon

1:30 p.m.

Afternoon Of Brass: February 21, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundred and second program of the 2025-2026 season.

Jazz Ensembles I & Ii: Dr. Tom Marko, Director; February 20, 2026, Dr. Tom Marko

School of Music Programs

This is the one hundredth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

February 20, 2026

Friday Evening

8:00 p.m.

Convocation Recital: February 20, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-ninth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 20, 2026

Friday Afternoon

1:00 p.m.

First Annual David Gresham Chamber Concert: February 19, 2026, David Gresham, Kim Risinger, Ben Stiers, Momoko Gresham, Steuart Pincombe

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-eighth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 19, 2026

Thursday Evening

7:30 p.m.

John Hersey High School Symphonic Band And Isu Wind Symphony: Februar 18, 2026, Spencer Hile, Anthony C. Marinello Iii, Wesley Anderson

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-seventh program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

February 18, 2026

Wednesday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Symphonic Winds: Dr. F. Mack Wood, Conductor: Fevruary 13, 2026, Dr. F. Mack Wood, Colby Powers

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-sixth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the performing Arts

February 13, 2026

Friday Evening

8:00 p.m.

String Project Honors Recital: February 8, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-fourth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 8, 2026

1:00 p.m.

Guest Artist Recital: Chi Yong Yun, Piano: February 8, 2026, Chi Yong Yun

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-fifth program of the 2025-2026 season.

kemp Recital Hall

February 8, 2026

Sunday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Guest Artist Recital: William Jason Raynovich: February 4, 2026, William Jason Raynovich

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-third program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 4, 2026

Wednesday Evening

7:30 p.m.

Senior Recital: Matthew Sourwine, Tuba: February 1, 2026, Matthew Sourwine, Lu Witzig, Andrew Sniegowski, Xavier Buford, Sean Wright, Graham Miller

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-second program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

February 1, 2026

Sunday Afternoon

2:00 p.m.

Isu Symphony Orchestra Concerto-Aria Competition Finals: January 28, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the ninety-first program of the 2025-2026

Center for the Performing Arts

January 28, 2026

Wednesday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Jury Recognition Recital: January 26, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the ninetieth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Kemp Recital Hall

January 26, 2026

Monday Evening

7:30 p.m.

2026 Isu Wind Symphony Concerto Competition: January 25, 2026, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

This is the eighty-ninth program of the 2025-2026 season.

Center for the Performing Arts

January 25, 2026

Sunda Afternoon