Co-Sponsored by: University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University In 2010, 2012, 2016, 2021, and 2024, LGBTQ Studies and Music Education Symposia I–V brought ... continue reading

Join the UIC Symphonic Band Camp and Summer Winds for the final performance of their summer programs. An RSVP is required to attend. Click ... continue reading

After five years of service to the School of Theatre and Music at UIC, conductor and educator Timothy Fawkes will conclude his role with ... continue reading

(Photo: Stephanie Matthews) Join us in celebrating Jon Irabagon, a prominent jazz saxophonist, composer, and School of Theatre and Music faculty member, on receiving ... continue reading

Caleb Blackmond is a BA Music student in his final semester at UIC, studying voice and conducting. During his time at UIC, he revived ... continue reading

2026 Youth Program – No public performance

2026 Youth Program – No public performance UIC will host the 14th Annual UIC Band & Orchestra Festival on Friday, March 20, 2026 at UIC’s Student Center ... continue reading

2026 Youth Program – No public performance UIC will host our Choral Festival on Friday, February 13, 2026 at UIC Student Center East (750 S Halsted ... continue reading

2:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Join us on April 24 for a Music Convocation featuring a performance and talk with singer-songwriter ... continue reading

2:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Join us on April 17 for a Music Convocation featuring a performance and talk with musician ... continue reading

2:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. No RSVP required. Join us on April 3 for a Music Convocation featuring a performance from ... continue reading

2:00 p.m. FREE and open to the public. Join us on February 27 for a Music Convocation featuring a performance from Chicago multicultural organization, ... continue reading

2:00 PM FREE and open to the public. No RSVP link. Join us on February 6 for a Music Convocation lecture by Joshua D. ... continue reading

UIC’s Jazz Trumpet Instructor Marques Carroll was featured in the Chicago Tribune recently for his work as a trumpeter, composer, and bandleader in Chicago’s jazz ... continue reading

Our first cohort of Music Education student teachers has entered the classroom! Over the next few weeks, these four students will be working with ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

The UIC Percussion Ensemble takes you to the movies! The ensemble will present an audio visual concert featuring a variety of percussion based soundtracks. ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

Join the UIC Orchestras for a trip into the past for some of the foundational works of the orchestral repertoire. Ludwig van Beethoven is ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. ACCESSIBILITY:For accessibility, accommodations and special requests, please contact Neal McCollam.

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to attend this performance, check in with the Jazz Showcase ... continue reading

Tonight’s program features music by influential voices in modern jazz, highlighting a balance of tradition, innovation, and personal expression. The set opens with “On ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

Fifteen years ago, the UIC Pep Band started with just seven members. Today, led by Pep Band Director Nicholas Carlson, nearly 90 students bring ... continue reading

Lorenna Klobuchar is a BMUS in Music Education student and flutist from the studio of Eugenia Moliner. PARKING:For information on parking, click here. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:CTA ... continue reading

Emma Takahashi is a BMUS in Performance student and violinist from the studio of Jennifer Cappelli. PARKING:For information on parking, click here. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:CTA Blue ... continue reading

Abdo Timejardine-Zomeño is a BMUS in Performance student and clarinetist from the studio of Nicholas Carlson. PARKING:For information on parking, click here. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:CTA Blue ... continue reading

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Tiffanie Waldron, Assistant Professor, on the publication of her first peer-reviewed article, “Sounding the Silences of African American Music ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. This event is made possible thanks to our lead sponsor, Mi Costeñita. The School of Theatre and Music at ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

We are excited to host the inaugural UIC Honors Orchestra Festival on Saturday October 25, 2025. This one-day youth program gives high school string ... continue reading

We are hosting the 13th Annual UIC Honors Band Festival on October 24-26, 2025 at the UIC School of Theatre & Music and UIC Student Center East. ... continue reading

This event is made possible thanks to our lead sponsor, Mi Costeñita. The School of Theatre and Music at the University of Illinois Chicago ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and ... continue reading

The UIC School of Theatre and Music Presents: An Exclusive Film Screening, Conversation, and Q&A with GRAMMY® Award-Winning Artist Matt B — Moderated by ... continue reading

UIC HONORS ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL We are hosting the Inaugural UIC Honors Orchestra Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at UIC Student Center East. We ... continue reading

For more information, how to get involved, or general questions regarding Digital Music Ensemble, please contact Professor Lopatka at dlopat2@uic.edu.

See the Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Audition and Strings/Orchestra Auditions page for information on how to audition! For more information or questions regarding Chamber Ensembles, ... continue reading

Join the UIC Symphonic Band Camp and Summer Winds for their final performance. Click the link below for tickets to the event!

“I’ve been training for this job my whole life.” Stephanie Gregoire doesn’t just teach music—she builds spaces where students belong. This fall, she joins ... continue reading

We are excited to share that Dr. Liza Calisesi Maidens has been selected as one of UIC’s Rising Star Researchers of the Year! Dr. ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. No registration required to attend this performance, check in with the Jazz Showcase ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

Serena Weren, conductor All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the ... continue reading

Nicholas J. Carlson, conductor All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

Join us at UIC for an engaging panel discussion during Hispanic Heritage Month, spotlightingthe fastest-growing genre in the U.S. – Latin music. With a ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the  performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the  performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the  performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the  performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the  performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the performance date and time ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the  performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the  performance date and ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, click on the  performance date and ... continue reading

Tiffanie Waldron is equally comfortable teaching music in an elementary classroom and at the university as she is singing with the Detroit Opera or ... continue reading

Join the UIC Symphonic Band Camp and Summer Winds for their final performance at the UIC Theatre. There is no Eventbrite registration required for ... continue reading

2025 UIC MARIACHI FESTIVAL Calling all aspiring mariachi musicians and teachers! We are excited to announce that the UIC Mariachi Festival is returning this year to ... continue reading

Enjoy a special concert with the 2024 UIC Jazz Festival special guest artist, Melissa Aldana featuring UIC Jazz Faculty. Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are ... continue reading

The UIC School of Theater & Music and UIC Radio are hosting their first “Batalla de las Bandas” event on March 29, 2024 at ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

In 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2021, LGBTQ Studies and Music Education Symposia I, II, III, & IV brought together students, teachers, college faculty, and ... continue reading

Historical survey of the music industry since 1900. Examination of business sectors associated with music products and services. Survey of intellectual property law and ... continue reading

Welcome to STM Sounds Like, an interview segment that introduces you to the many great people that make up the School of Theatre and ... continue reading

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education prepares students at the University of Illinois Chicago for rewarding careers as culturally responsive music teachers in large urban school ... continue reading

Event Title: UIC Latin American Music FestivalDate: October 9–11, 2025Time: VariousLocation: Various; see below.This event is made possible thanks to our lead sponsor, Mi Costeñita.Block ... continue reading

Convocations are designed to help students launch their careers after they graduate. At weekly meetings, concerts, performances, and presentations, students engage with a wide ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public Registration is required to attend this performance. PARKINGFor information on parking ... continue reading

On behalf of the UIC School of Theatre and Music, we wish you a happy holiday! Enjoy this video recap of our Holiday Concert ... continue reading

UIC Music student Earl Hester released his single “Perfect People” on November 17. Since performing at festivals and venues like Lollapalooza, Bourbon on Division, ... continue reading

UIC School of Theatre and Music 10-Year Anniversary The departments of music and theatre are excited to celebrate 10 years as an established school ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Tickets available at the door. UIC Students with student ID’s admitted free.  Suggested donation of $15 for all others PARKINGFor information on parking visit: ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Enjoy traditional mariachi music performed by Mariachi de la Universidad Veracruzana directed by Ivan Velasco and Mariachi Fuego directed by Michael Espinosa. Unless otherwise ... continue reading

This concert will feature Indiana University’s Latin American Music Center’s Chamber Ensemble, Tonos del Sur, and a pre-lecture with Chilean scholar, Paul Feller. Thank ... continue reading

CONCERT DATE CHANGE – The Pop Rock Ensemble will now perform on April 23, 2024. Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and ... continue reading

Enjoy a special concert by the UIC Jazz Ensemble directed by UIC faculty and special guest artist Melissa Aldana. Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free ... continue reading

In 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2021, LGBTQ Studies and Music Education Symposia I, II, III, & IV brought together students, teachers, college faculty, and ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get ... continue reading

Convocations are designed to help students launch their careers after they graduate. At weekly meetings, concerts, performances and presentations, students engage with a wide ... continue reading

Apr 11—13, 2024Student Center East 750 S. Halsted St. The School of Theatre and Music at the University of Illinois Chicago is delighted to present ... continue reading

UIC School of Theatre and Music 10-Year Anniversary Join us in celebrating the UIC School of Theatre and Music’s 10 year anniversary. We welcome ... continue reading

Enjoy a combined concert with UIC ensembles featuring Choir, Orchestra, Band, Chamber, Mariachi, and Jazz. Music Program Coming Soon! Unless otherwise stated all UIC ... continue reading

In its 10 years, the UIC Percussion Ensemble has had the opportunity to premiere pieces from composers such as Igor Silva, Bruce A Russel, ... continue reading

Mariachi Fuego performs several styles of Mariachi music from Boleros, Sones Jalisciences, and Rancheras. Enjoy music by famous Mexican composers including Fernando Z. Maldonado, ... continue reading

Enjoy music by classic pop and rock artists including The Beatles, Kansas, George Benson, Lenny Kravits and more! Program info coming soon! Unless otherwise ... continue reading

The Symphonic Band explores a diverse range of traditional and contemporary repertoire written for the Concert Band. Past repertoires include music by Satoshi Yagisawa, ... continue reading

IMBTF is a series of benefit concerts raising awareness and support for those experiencing food insecurity in the local community through the sharing of ... continue reading

Join the Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by Alyssa Allgood. Music program coming soon! Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to ... continue reading

The combos perform music by the great jazz composers of the 20th century. Enjoy music from the likes of Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, and Wayne ... continue reading

The combos perform music by the great jazz composers of the 20th century. Enjoy music from the likes of Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, and ... continue reading

The UIC Honors Band Festival brings together top high school students from the greater-Chicago region for an engaging weekend of musical collaboration culminating in ... continue reading

Enjoy the UIC Choirs at Notre Dame de Chicago.Program information coming soon. Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the ... continue reading

The UIC Orchestra performs music by classic and contemporary composers including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Astor Piazolla, Leoš Janáček, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Antonín Dvořák. ... continue reading

The Wind Ensemble Repertoire spans from the Middle Ages to the most refined 21st Century Music. Championing the performance of new music, the ensemble ... continue reading

The Symphonic Band explores a diverse range of traditional and contemporary repertoire written for the Concert Band. Past repertoires include music by Satoshi Yagisawa, ... continue reading

Mariachi Fuego performs several styles of Mariachi music from Boleros, Sones Jalisciences, and Rancheras. Enjoy music by famous Mexican composers including Fernando Z. Maldonado, ... continue reading

The combos perform music by the great jazz composers of the 20th century. Enjoy music from the likes of Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, and ... continue reading

The combos perform music by the great jazz composers of the 20th century. Enjoy music from the likes of Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, and ... continue reading

UIC School of Theatre and Music welcomes Wing Lau, Ph.D. as a lecturer and instructor in music theory, aural skills, and keyboard skills. Before ... continue reading

UIC School of Theatre and Music is excited to welcome Serena Weren DMA as Associate Professor and Director of Bands.Dr. Weren earned her DMA ... continue reading

Please reach out to Michael Espinosa at mespi@uic.edu regarding joining Mariachi Fuego.

FALL 2026 AUDITION DETAILS AND AUDITION EXCERPTS COMING SOON! Eligibility:  All string players are expected to complete an in-person audition this fall. Don’t worry—all ... continue reading

Choral Placement Auditions for each new academic year are held April for current students and in August during the first week of classes. Mid-year ... continue reading

UIC School of Theatre and Music is excited to welcome Dr. Michael Allemana as a Teaching Associate and instructor of jazz guitar.  Dr. Allemana ... continue reading

FALL 2026 AUDITION DETAILS AND AUDITION EXCERPTS COMING SOON! Auditions: Sunday, August 23—Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the ETMSW building These auditions are for ... continue reading

UIC School of Theatre and Music welcomes​ faculty Alyssa Allgood as the Director of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and an instructor for courses in ... continue reading

Join the UIC Symphonic Band Camp and Summer Winds for their final performance at UIC Theatre. Register Here

University of Illinois Chicago School of Theatre and Music is excited to welcome Joon Park Ph.D. as an Associate Professor. Dr. Park joins the ... continue reading

UIC 8th Annual Symphonic Band CampJuly 16-22For high school students (grade 9–graduating seniors) ABOUTExperience the thrill of playing challenging music with fellow musicians from ... continue reading

The annual University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Jazz Festival has again brought the best in jazz music to audiences in Chicago. This year, seventeen ... continue reading

Article by Chassion RiceBA Music Business 2023 The creative team for the Lyric Opera of Chicago was the invited guests at the UIC Department ... continue reading

The UIC Concert Band Festival hosted renowned composer John Mackey and masterful clarinetist Julian Bliss to perform Divine Mischief: Concerto for the Clarinet with ... continue reading

The UIC Percussion ensemble presents their Spring 2023 concert featuring music from Alexis Lamb, Francisco Perez, Elliot Cole and more. The concert will feature ... continue reading

Mariachi Fuego performs several styles of Mariachi music from Boleros, Sones Jalisciences, and Rancheras. Enjoy music by famous Mexican composers including Fernando Z. Maldonado, ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading