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Announcing 2022 Presser Scholar
The Presser Foundation was established in 1939 under the Deeds of Trust and Will of the late Theodore Presser. It is one of the ... continue reading
UIC Jazz Faculty featuring Jared Schonig
In celebration of the UIC Jazz Festival, join the UIC Jazz Faculty with special guest Jared Schonig for an evening concert at the Epiphany ... continue reading
UIC Jazz Ensemble with Jared Schonig
The UIC Jazz Festival culminates to a final concert performance with Grammy-award winning Jared Schonig at the Epiphany Center for the Arts. Unless otherwise ... continue reading
UIC Wind Ensemble and Visiting High School
The UIC Wind Ensemble presents the world premiere of Alan Theisen’s AMP Concerto for Piano and Wind Ensemble and will feature renowned pianist Marianne ... continue reading
Register for New Jazz, Theatre, and Band Summer Camps for High Schoolers
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN UIC School of Theatre and Music is pleased to announce the expansion of our summer arts programming for high school students ... continue reading
Digital Music Showcase
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
Music Convocation – Castle of Our Skins
About Castle of our SkinsCastle of our Skins is a Black arts institution dedicated to fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music. ... continue reading
Film Screening & Conversation with GRAMMY® Award-Winning UIC Alum Matt B — Moderated by Dr. Che “Rhymefest” Smith
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
Art Song
Examines the core art song repertoire of German Romantic song and the French, Russian and American art song repertoires of the 19th and 20th ... continue reading
UIC Pep Band Boosts More Than School Spirit
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
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
Independent Study
Projects and topics for individual investigation. Course number may be used for student-initiated courses. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 16 ... continue reading
Music Student Recital: Emma Takahashi
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
Music Ed: Welcome Our First Cohort of Student Teachers
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
Analytic Techniques
Analysis of representative works in a variety of genres from the seventeenth through the twentieth centuries. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better ... continue reading
Music Technology
Introduction to the techniques and applications of music technologies. Students trained in music software, applications to education, composition, and performance. MIDI, analog and digital ... continue reading
Fundamentals of Music Theory
Notation, metrical organization and rhythmic structure, scales and key signatures, intervals, triads, ear training, and sight singing.
Welcome Joon Park Ph.D., Music Theory
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
Minoring in Music: It’s Easier than You Think
Did you know that if you’ve passed MUS 107 (Fundamentals of Music Theory) with an “A,” then you’re automatically eligible for the music minor? ... continue reading
Music Student Recital: Abdo Timejardine-Zomeño
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
Music Education: Special Topics
An investigation of various topics in music education pertinent to practicing music teachers. Course Information: May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above.
Guitar Saved My Life, An Tran
An Tran, guitar music faculty, kicked off the UIC Spring 2023 Music Convocation series with a discussion and performance of traditional Vietnamese music arranged ... continue reading
Marques Carroll in Chicago Tribune
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
World Premiere at UIC
Continuing in his tradition of adventurous programming, UIC Director of Bands, José Oliver Riojas has included a world premiere on the program for the ... continue reading
Kappa Kappa Psi at UIC
After almost two and a half years worth of work we are thrilled to announce that we have installed the Nu Pi Chapter of ... continue reading
Welcome Jon Irabagon to UIC
We are excited to welcome to our Jazz Faculty, Professor Jon Irabagon, who will teach Jazz saxophone, direct combos, and courses in jazz history. ... continue reading
Make Music at UIC!
Whatever your intended major, schedule, or ability level, there is a music ensemble for you here. Join UIC’s most supportive community this fall and ... 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
Music Convocation with Kalia Vandever
Join the music department on a special Music Convocation with guest artist Kalia Vandever. Kalia will share her journey as a performer, and stories ... continue reading
Class Voice
Group instruction in singing. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and concurrent registration in MUS 153 or MUS 155. ... continue reading
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
Music Convocation – Body Mapping, Music Injuries, and Wellness
Special Guest: Vered Arbel Prior to working at UIC, she had a lifelong career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and business owner in the ... continue reading
Strategies for Composing Workshop
Saturday, October 3 • 11:00 am Presented by Chicago-based Composer Stacy GarropCo-produced by PM Music Center PM Music Center is thrilled to bring internationally ... continue reading
Music Cultures of the World
Examination of music throughout the world from an ethnomusicological perspective. Emphasis on classical, tribal, and folk musics; music as a cultural phenomenon. Creative Arts course, ... continue reading
Where in the World…
. . . IS THE HEAD OF MUSIC?! Now that school’s out, Michael J. Anderson has a jetset summer ahead in conjunction with his ... continue reading