University of Illinois Springfield Music Program

10/14/2026

A fantastic show by the UIS Jazz Ensemble as part of the Art of Jazz at The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space. Congratulations to Dr. Jade Kastel and to all of the musicians! University of Illinois Springfield UIS College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS

09/21/2026

Please join us this Friday, Sept 25, 6:30pm for a fantastic jazz concert featuring UIS faculty saxophonist Dr. Jade Kastel and pianist Dr. David McEathron!

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Travel the world through jazz with saxophonist Jade Kastel and pianist David McEathron. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of global-inspired jazz, music, and romance at UIS Performing Arts Center.

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Meet UIS student pianist, Joel! Joel is a recipient of the UIS Camerata Scholarship, a member of the UIS Jazz Ensemble and of the Make A Noise Ensemble. University of Illinois Springfield UIS College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

09/05/2026

The 2026-2027 UIS String Academy is off to a roaring start. How wonderful to see so many new faces in our Level 1 violin class! Stay tuned for updates throughout the semester!

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09/01/2026

How many strings are assigned to each key on the piano in its lower and higher registers? Why does a piano go out of tune? How do you tune a piano?

Test your piano tuning knowledge with a special behind-the-scenes interview with UIS piano technician Chuck Beck as he prepares UIS pianos for the semester!

Video Credit: UIS Music Graduate Assistant Raiden Jackson

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08/28/2026

Calling local junior high and high school flutists for a wonderful opportunity! UIS faculty flutist Dr. Farah Zolghadr is offering a free ILMEA Flute Audition workshop on Sunday, September 13. To register for this FREE opportunity, visit uis.edu/music/hswa/
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08/17/2026

Ready to break the mold and make some music? Whether you play an instrument, love to experiment with sound, or have never made music before, the UIS Make a Noise Ensemble is your space to create without limits. We leave traditional rules at the door to explore experimental, contemporary, and collaborative music-making.

Open to UIS students, faculty, and community members (ages 12+). Come build something unique with us!

When: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Where: Polly Roesch Music Room (VPA 33), UIS Campus

How to Join: Students can register for MUS 105/305 E. Community members can join for free by completing the form at uis.edu/music or emailing [email protected].

Join us!

Ron Silver

08/17/2026

The UIS Music Program congratulates Ron Silver for securing a General Operating Support grant from the Illinois Arts Council to present the upcoming season of New Music Springfield. The grant will enable NMS to bring a visiting artist to town to perform cutting-edge music for you! Stay tuned to this space to find out who, when, and where that will be . . .

05/13/2026

Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Staley Museum in Decatur and enjoy the Spring Strings Concert by the UIS Faculty String Quartet. Sunday, May 17, 3pm. Click the link to learn more and to purchase your ticket. Join us!

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