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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