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Join Treble Choir and Civic Chorale in a celebration of music from across the world and across music history. Classic works by Brahms and Elgar will share the stage with thrilling new pieces by Susan Labarr, Slovenian composer Tadeja Vulc, and Latvian composer Eriks Ešenvalds, and with trending music from Icelandic pop sensation Laufey. In a special concert addition, Treble Choir will honor the legacy of Dolly Parton with Mark Grizzard’s arrangement of “Jolene”. You won’t want to miss it! taken in School of Music at Illinois State University by @isumusic

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Concert Choir & University Choir open the season with music from Bach and Brahms to contemporary works by Eric Whitacre and Susan LaBarr. taken in School of Music at Illinois State University by @isumusic

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This Latinx Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Illinois State junior Marie Cruz and the music traditions that have shaped her journey. 🎻❤️

A music therapy and violin performance student, Cruz has played and listened to mariachi since she was young. Now, as founder of @isu.mariachi, she’s creating space for students to explore their culture, embrace new sounds, and find community on campus.

From supporting people living with dementia to bringing mariachi to campus, Cruz is passionate about using music to create meaningful connections. Discover her journey 🔗 in bio. by @isumusic

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Jazz Ensemble 1 & 2 is performing today at the Center of Performing Arts in the Concert Hall

Make sure to get your tickets soon, the show starts at 7pm! by @isumusic

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Meet the Conductor that’s running the show — Dr. Samuel Chen

He conducted the Symphony Orchestra today, and together they presented “United States At ‘250’”
in the Center for the Performing Arts.

If you’ve missed it, here’s a summary Dr. Chen has given us.

The concert begins with Hymn for Everyone, in which composer Jessie Montgomery reimagines the communal hymn as a meditation for orchestra, sharing the melody throughout different orchestral “choirs.” Hymn for Everyone was written during the spring of 2021 as a reflection of personal and collective challenges during the pandemic and social-policial turmoil.

Next, Made in America by Joan Tower transforms “America the Beautiful” into a bold musical journey. Inspired by her return to the United States after spending nine childhood years in Bolivia, Tower reflects on the freedoms and opportunities many Americans take for granted. The familiar melody reappears throughout the work, contrasting with darker, dissonant passages before ending with a question: how do we keep America beautiful?

The program culminates with Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’, composed by Antonín Dvořák during his time in the United States. Inspired by the landscapes, cultures, and possibilities of a young nation, Dvořák’s beloved masterpiece remains one of the most profound musical reflections on America—an immigrant’s vision of a country defined by aspiration, diversity, and hope.

Together, these works span more than a century of musical thought, offering a compelling portrait of America: a nation continually renewed by the voices, traditions, and dreams of those who call it home.
- Dr. Samuel Chen by @isumusic

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A spotlight on one of today’s Symphony Orchestra members!

He was in today’s presentation of “United States at ‘250’” by ISU’s Symphony Orchestra in the Center for the Performing Arts.

“Together, these works span more than a century of musical thought, offering a compelling portrait of America: a nation continually renewed by the voices, traditions, and dreams of those who call it home.” - Conductor, Dr. Samuel Chen taken in School of Music at Illinois State University by @isumusic

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A spotlight on one of today’s Symphony Orchestra members!

She was in today’s presentation of “United States at ‘250’” by ISU’s Symphony Orchestra in the Center for the Performing Arts.

“Together, these works span more than a century of musical thought, offering a compelling portrait of America: a nation continually renewed by the voices, traditions, and dreams of those who call it home.” - Conductor, Dr. Samuel Chen taken in School of Music at Illinois State University by @isumusic

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As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, this program celebrates the nation’s enduring spirit of innovation, diversity, and renewal through three powerful musical perspectives on America.

See You There! by @isumusic

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13 of our School of Music students have their Senior Recitals coming up over the next few weeks! Show them some support in the comments! #recital #senior #illinosstateuniversity by @isumusic

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Meet Preston Pratali! Thursday's takeover student for the School of Music’s Instagram. Learn more about him tomorrow and ask any questions you may have through our Instagram stories! by @isumusic

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Here is our final installment of our Women Composers Wednesday series! Alyssa Mercedes Mena has many accomplishments within music and you can read a little about her here! by @isumusic

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