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UIC School of Theatre and Music Welcomes New Music Education Professor, Tiffanie Waldron
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
Melissa Aldana featuring UIC Faculty
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
STM Sounds Like: Andrew Pridmore
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
Luis Alfaro Residency Project Website
Led by Principal Investigators, Christine Dunford and Young Richard Kim, The Luis Alfaro Residency Project (LARP), funded through the University of Illinois Presidential Initiative: Expanding ... continue reading
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
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
MEDIA KIT: UIC Latin American Music Festival
Event Title: UIC Latin American Music FestivalDate: April 11-April 13Time: VariousLocation: Student Center East, 750 S. HalstedWebsite: https://theatreandmusic.uic.edu/event/latin-american-music-festival/Graphics/Media: https://uofi.box.com/s/dc69a7v48qq4ele0lzlwzc00tsbnwelqSponsorship Deck: https://uofi.box.com/s/7h4lrzutlhjkdlwtwzgaxgczitix6qn0Block Party RSVP: https://uic.campusgroups.com/theatreandmus/rsvp_boot?id=2256923Short ... continue reading
New song release by Student Earl Hester, Perfect People
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
NEW PRACTICE ROOMS
September 28, 2023 Our music practice rooms are scheduled to be painted and have professional acoustic paneling installed over the next two weeks. To ... continue reading
Theatre Season 23/24
IF I CAN’T DANCE, I DON’T WANT TO BE PART OF YOUR REVOLUTION This season, UIC Theatre explores people who crave the life force ... continue reading
NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES
Written in 1938 and based on an actual newspaper story, the play follows the events of a prison atrocity that shocked the nation: convicts ... continue reading
URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL
In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens ... continue reading
SMART PEOPLE
It is the eve of Obama’s first election. Four of Harvard University’s brightest; a surgeon, an actress, a psychologist, and a neuropsychiatrist, are all ... continue reading
FEFU AND HER FRIENDS
Come be a fly on the wall of one of the most influential feminist plays of the 20th Century. Known for its groundbreaking style ... continue reading
Music Convocation Fall 2023
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
Music Season Fall 2023
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
Holiday Concert
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
Percussion Ensemble
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
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
Pop Rock Ensemble
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
If Music Be the Food… (Small Ensembles)
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
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
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
Jazz Ensemble and Baker Combo
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
Jazz Combos
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
Honors Band Festival Concert
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
UIC Choirs
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
Mariachi Fuego
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
UIC Jazz Ensemble and Baker Combo
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
Welcome Wing Lau, Lecturer
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
Welcome Serena Weren, Director of Bands
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
Mariachi Auditions
Mariachi Audition Information coming soon!
Strings/Orchestra Auditions
Auditions: Tuesday, August 27 from 3:00-8:30pm ETMSW building (1040 W Harrison St.) Eligibility: All string players are expected to complete an in-person audition this ... continue reading
Choral Auditions
Choral Placement Auditions for Fall 2024 are held the first week of classes: August 26-29. All singers must complete the form below and sign ... continue reading
Welcome Michael Allemana, Jazz Guitar Instructor
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
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion Auditions
Auditions: Sunday, August 25—Tuesday, August 27, 2024 in the ETMSW building These auditions are for placement into Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, and Chamber ... continue reading
In Loving Memory: William “Bill” Kaplan
In Loving Memory: William “Bill” Kaplan We are saddened to share the news that Professor Emeritus, William “Bill” Kaplan, passed away on July 07, ... continue reading
Welcome Alyssa Allgood, Director of Vocal Jazz Ensemble
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
Congratulations Class of 2023
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! Every year before the commencement ceremony with the college, graduating seniors and their families are invited to a ... continue reading
Process for Voicing Concerns
For more information visit Equity Hub STM-Process-for-Voicing-Concerns-Final-Draft-AY21-2Download
Faculty and Alumni News Spring 2023
Read about the latest projects by UIC School of Theatre and Music faculty and alumni.Marques Carroll, music faculty, released his second album, Foundations following ... continue reading
Antiracism Advisory Committee Notes
Click on the link below to access the Antiracism Advisory Committee Notes.If you cannot access the link please contact James McNally Antiracism Advisory Committee ... continue reading
Marketing and Communications
Our goal is to produce inspiring content that can reach our prospective students, alumni and UIC community. Resources Logos/Graphic Design: Any use of the ... continue reading
Covid-19 Updates
UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION Masking and COVID-19 updates, February 28, 2022 Spring semester online start and testing updates, December 20, 2021 BUILDING ACCESSBefore accessing the building ... continue reading
Symphonic Band Camp
UIC 9th Annual Summer Symphonic Band CampJuly 21-27, 2024For High School Students (Grade 9–Graduating Seniors) ABOUTJoin fellow high school musicians from around Chicago in ... continue reading
Department Contacts
Theatre StudiesYasen Peyankov(312) 413 – 2114yasenp@uic.edu Music StudiesBrent C. Talbot(312) 996 – 8686btalbot@uic.edu Recruitment and Admissions, MusicBen Kenis(312) 355 – 1735bkenis2@uic.edu Instructional Lab Specialist ... continue reading
Parking and Public Transportation
Parking is available for a flat fee of $13.00 ($9.00 after 3pm) on the weekdays and $9.00 on the weekends in the UIC Harrison ... continue reading
Contact
ETMSW Building1040 W Harrison Street, MC255Room L260Chicago, IL 60607 UIC Theatre Building, 1044 West Harrison Street (Enter on Harrison Street 1/2 block west of ... continue reading
About
MISSIONThe School of Theatre and Music provides innovative, rigorous, and comprehensive academic and performance programs as part of our diverse, urban context. Our programs ... continue reading
Schedule a Visit
The UIC School of Theatre and Music offers individual visit opportunities throughout the year. During your time on campus, you can observe classes, meet with ... continue reading
Apply
HOW DO I APPLY? 1. Apply to UIC by clicking on the link below. Apply to UIC 2. All applicants must audition for consideration. ... continue reading
Theatre Degree Auditions
Admission to our theatre programs requires the completion of an audition for BFA Acting and BA Theatre and Performance applicants. Portfolio reviews are required for ... continue reading
Student Self Service
Log into Student Self Service to register for classes, access online course information, section information, review and change your address, and emergency contact information, ... continue reading
Student Financial Service
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Theatre BLM Solidarity Statement, Action Steps, and Land Acknowledgment
9.2.20 UIC THEATRE BLM SOLIDARITY STATEMENTThis summer we have been wrestling with how to proceed in the righting of institutional racism that has methodically ... continue reading
Land Acknowledgment
9.2.20 The UIC School of Theatre and Music sits on the traditional homeland of the original peoples of the area: the Three Fires Confederacy ... continue reading
Job Opportunities
Production Manager – Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor The School of Theatre and Music provides innovative, rigorous, comprehensive academic and performance programs to a ... continue reading
Theatre Alumni Russian Exchange
To support international studies at UIC School of Theatre and Music click here and search Valery Beliakovich Fund for International Theatre Studies. Vivid memories ... continue reading
Financial Aid
Scholarships and Tuition Awards Scholarships and tuition awards are awarded to students with excellent academic and artistic achievement. They range from $200 to $6,000 ... continue reading
Donate
There are many ways to give to the School of Theatre and Music. Scroll below to learn more. If you have any questions about ... continue reading
Theatre Group Visits
We offer significant discounts to school groups, and at least one specially scheduled matinee performance each season with opportunities to meet the cast and ... continue reading
Honors Band Festival
UIC 12th Annual Honors Band Festival UIC will host the 12th Annual Honors Band Festival on November 1-3, 2024 at the UIC School of ... continue reading
Band and Orchestra Festival
UIC 12th Annual Band and Orchestra Festival UIC will host the annual UIC Band and Orchestra Festival on Friday, March 15 at UIC Student ... continue reading
August Wilson Monologue Competition
The August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC)—a partnership between STM, the UIC CHANCE Program, The League of Chicago Theatres, and the Goodman Theatre—is a national ... continue reading
Music Student Handbook
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Theatre Student Handbook
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Minor in Theatre
If you plan to major in another discipline you can still complete a minor in theatre with only 18 credit hours. Hone your skills, ... continue reading
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
Gain conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting through our BFA in Acting, working closely with world-class faculty from Tony Award-winning theatres. You will ... continue reading
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design, Production, and Technology
Develop a strong foundation in theatre through core courses then deepen your study in areas of design, production and technology. You can take courses ... continue reading
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance
Our BA is designed to allow you the freedom to explore a wide range of theatre courses, then focus your studies on one of ... continue reading
Music Degree Auditions
At UIC, we are interested in the musical backgrounds and passions you can bring to our program as well as the extent of your formal ... continue reading
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
The BM in Jazz studies is designed for the student seeking a professional career in jazz and related fields of contemporary music. The objective ... continue reading
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Are you motivated to pursue advanced study in piano, voice, orchestral or band instruments? The BM in Performance allows you to study with Chicago’s ... continue reading
Minor in Music
The music minor requires 21 credit hours, and can be added to any UIC undergraduate degree. Hone your skills, stay engaged, and maintain a ... continue reading
Holiday Schedules
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Business
View Course Catalog View Music Faculty Request Information Apply What is a Bachelor of Arts in Music Business? The BA in Music Business prepares ... continue reading
About the Theatre Department
UIC currently offers three theatre degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design, Production, and Technology Bachelor of Fine ... continue reading
About the Music Department
UIC currently offers five music degrees: Bachelor of Music in Music Education Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Bachelor of Music in Performance Bachelor of ... continue reading