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Convocation with UIC Choir Alumni

Eréndira Izguerra ’16, co-founder of Mariachi SirenasAlexandra Plattos Sulack ’11, co-founder of The Voice LabPuja Ramaswamy ‘06, director of choirs at Lake View High ... continue reading

Opera

Historical survey tracing the growth and development of opera from its beginnings to the present.

Counterpoint

Written exercises and study of contrapuntal techniques in a variety of styles. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 202 and grade of C ... continue reading

Conducting

Basic techniques; body position; beat patterns; use of baton; division of beats; starting and stopping; the left hand; dynamics; fermatas; ensemble application; score preparation; ... continue reading

Convocation/Recital

A weekly convocation presenting concerts by faculty, visiting artists, or students. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only.

Happy Holidays! (Video)

Happy holidays! Thank you for joining us on an incredible concert season! Watch highlights of our UIC Holiday Concert at the Benito Juarez Performing ... continue reading

Music Season Fall 2022

Enjoy music from our various ensembles. Our concerts are held on campus and in surrounding music venues. Click on the events below to learn ... continue reading

Music Season Spring 2023

Enjoy music from our various ensembles. Our concerts are held on campus and in surrounding music venues. Click on the events below to learn ... 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

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 Spring 2024

UIC School of Theatre and Music 10-Year Anniversary The departments of music and theatre are excited to celebrate 10 years as an established school ... continue reading

“Tuesdays-at-One” Concerts Live on WFMT, 98.7

UIC Theatre and Music is pleased to announce that free professional lunchtime performances by visiting artists will be broadcast live on WFMT 98.7, Chicago’s ... continue reading

Jazz Aesthetics

A technical survey of the factors and topics that permeate and surround the development and production of jazz. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or ... continue reading

Advanced Topics in Jazz History and Analysis

Transcription/analysis is widely acknowledged to be an essential study to develop a jazz student’s expressive voice. Students study great jazz recordings in historical context. ... continue reading

The Science and History of Sound in the Arts

Investigates physical properties of sound and their application in the arts. Students will explore sound through math, physics, and acoustics fundamental principles. Principles of ... continue reading

Ensemble Auditions

Welcome to a new semester at the UIC School of Theatre and Music! Here you will find general information for all students at UIC ... continue reading

Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion Auditions

Auditions: Monday, August 21—Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in the ETMSW building These auditions are for placement into Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Orchestra. The ... continue reading

Choral Auditions

Choral Placement Auditions for Fall 2023 are held the first week of classes: August 21-24. All singers must complete the form below and sign ... continue reading

Strings/Orchestra Auditions

Auditions: Tuesday, August 22 from 3:00-8:30pm Thanks for your interest in playing in the UIC Orchestra! We are a growing program and a fun, ... continue reading

Mariachi Auditions

Mariachi Audition Information coming soon!

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

UIC Senior Morgan Pirtle Wins National Jazz Awards

Each year, DownBeat magazine, one of the nation’s premier jazz publications, singles out exemplary jazz students across the country for their Student Music Awards. ... continue reading

Pep Band

Performs at home basketball games. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 151. ... continue reading

UIC Orchestra and Symphonic Band

Join the UIC Symphonic Band and the UIC Orchestra for their final performance of the season! The UICSymphonic Band will perform works by David ... continue reading

UIC Symphonic Band

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Symphonic Band

Students interested in the UIC Symphonic Band should should complete the ONLINE ENSEMBLE SIGN-UP FORM and plan to attend the first meeting on Monday, ... continue reading

UIC Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band explores a diverse range of traditional and contemporary repertoire written for the Concert Band. Past repertoires include music by Satoshi Yagisawa, ... continue reading

UIC Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band explores a diverse range of traditional and contemporary repertoire written for the Concert Band. Past repertoire include music by Satoshi Yagisawa, ... continue reading

Pep Band

Audition Information: Register for Pep Band (MUS 156), and you will receive information directly from Professor Nicholas Carlson on signing up and the first ... continue reading

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band explores a diverse range of traditional and contemporary repertoire written for the Concert Band. Past repertoires include music by Satoshi Yagisawa, ... continue reading

Concert Band

Introduction to varied symphonic band and wind ensemble literature. Regular performances during the school year; occasional field trips. Course Information: May be repeated to ... continue reading

Batalla de las Bandas

The UIC School of Theater & Music and UIC Radio are hosting their first “Batalla de las Bandas” event on March 29, 2024 at ... 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

Broadening Opportunities: A Conversation with Louis Bergonzi

Entering his third year as the Head of Music Studies at UIC School of Theatre and Music, Dr. Louis Bergonzi is excited to prepare ... continue reading

UIC Jazz Festival: Area schools learn from Chicago’s best

The annual University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Jazz Festival has again brought the best in jazz music to audiences in Chicago. This year, seventeen ... continue reading

Interview with John Mackey and Julian Bliss

The UIC Concert Band Festival hosted renowned composer John Mackey and masterful clarinetist Julian Bliss to perform Divine Mischief: Concerto for the Clarinet with ... continue reading

Internship in Music Business

Cooperative education that provides students with opportunities, mentors and practical work experience in music businesses. Course Information: May be repeated for a maximum of ... continue reading

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

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

UIC Symphonic Band Camp

UIC 8th Annual Symphonic Band CampJuly 16-22For high school students (grade 9–graduating seniors) ABOUTExperience the thrill of playing challenging music with fellow musicians from ... continue reading

Music Event Cancellations

In light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and interest in the health, safety, and well-being of our staff, faculty, and students, the UIC School of ... continue reading

Celebrating Chilean Music from the Colonial Villancico to the Nueva Canción

This concert will feature Indiana University’s Latin American Music Center’s Chamber Ensemble, Tonos del Sur, and a pre-lecture with Chilean scholar, Paul Feller. Thank ... continue reading

Pop Rock Ensemble – Date Change

CONCERT DATE CHANGE – The Pop Rock Ensemble will now perform on April 23, 2024. Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and ... continue reading

Anderson in China

Michael J Anderson, President of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), presented a lecture titled Using Movement in the Choral Rehearsal as a ... continue reading

University Choir

Student performance of choral literature of all musical periods. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): ... continue reading

Chamber Choir

Study/performance of choral literature for 16 to 24 voices. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): ... continue reading

Treble Choir

Study/performance of choral literature of all musical periods. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Occasional concerts off-campus. Prerequisite(s): Basic ... continue reading

University Choir

All Skill Levels The 50+ member University Choir is a mixed voice (SATB) ensemble welcome to all singers on campus. Choral Placements are held ... continue reading

Treble Choir

The 20-30 member Treble Choir is an auditioned treble (SSA) ensemble welcome to all treble-voice singers on campus. Choral Placements are held the first week ... continue reading

Chamber Choir

The 30-40 member chamber choir is an audition mixed-voice (SATB) ensemble welcome to all singers on campus.  Choral Placements are held the first week of ... continue reading

Why Every Student Should Be in Choir

Marketing major and UIC choir member Sarah shares her six top surprising benefits of singing in a choir: “We all love music. No matter ... continue reading

UIC Choirs

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... 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

UIC Choirs

TAPESTRY—WE HEAR OUR AMERICAS SINGINGFrom Native American song to the African-American spiritual; American folk to 21st-century choral music for social justice, we stir in ... continue reading

Solo and Ensemble Flute Coaching

University of Illinois Chicago Solo and Ensemble Flute Coaching SessionsSunday, February 121:00pm-4:00pmFREE Receive quality feedback on your Solo and Ensemble repertoire by performing for ... continue reading

Jazz Combo

Various instrumental ensembles focusing on performance techniques within the historical development of the American jazz ensemble. Performances at various events across the UIC campus ... 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

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

UIC Jazz Combo

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

Jazz Combos

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Stryker and Carroll 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

Jazz Combos

Rehearsing under the guidance of jazz studies faculty, 2-3 Combos are offered each semester consisting of 5-7 students. Jazz Combos perform each semester as ... 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

Vocal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combos

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get ... continue reading

Jazz Combos

Tickets available at the door. UIC Students with student ID’s admitted free.  Suggested donation of $15 for all others PARKINGFor information on parking visit: ... continue reading

UIC Music Professor’s Classical Album Spotlights Forgotten Works by Composer

When Andy Baker, clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, came up with the idea to record Leo Sowerby’s early work, he ... continue reading

Symphonic Band Concert

The UIC Symphonic Band’s Fall Concert titled “Bring the Light!”  features works by Yagisawa, Zdechlik, Owens, and Maslanka. Also featured, Lawren Brianna Ware’s revitalization ... continue reading

Chicago Balinese Gamelan Concert

Free and open to the Public The Chicago Balinese Gamelan delivers exhilarating and world-class traditional and contemporary Balinese music and dance performances and workshops, using instruments ... continue reading

Wind Ensemble Concert

The UIC Wind Ensemble’s Fall Concert Of Our New Day Begun  features works by Omar Thomas, Nicole Piunno, Holst, Persichetti, Grainger, and Williams.   The ... continue reading

Jazz Workshop and Combo Concert

About the Jazz Workshop Program:Fusion!Our first concert of the year will feature compositions blending Jazz with Rock, Funk, and Latin musics by Herbie Hancock, ... continue reading

UIC Orchestra Invitational Concert

Join us to inaugurate a new tradition and celebrate the power and beauty of music for strings. For the first-ever UIC Orchestra Invitational Concert, ... continue reading

Small Ensembles Concert

The final Small Ensembles Showcase of the 2022-2023 concert season will feature the students of the University of Illinois Chicago in chamber music performances. ... continue reading

Jazz Ensemble and Combo Concert

About the Jazz Ensemble Program:Our concert tonight features the music of the great William “Count” Basie (1904-1984). Basie’s Kansas City-based big band was one ... continue reading

UIC Choirs Concert

 We create – We belong  This year the UIC Choirs lift up the theme, Creativity – we create to belong – we create to ... continue reading

Mariachi Concert

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month enjoy a special curated repertoire of classic ... continue reading

UIC 10th Annual Honors Band Festival Concert

The UIC Honors Band Festival brings together top high school students from the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois for a challenging weekend ... continue reading

Jazz Combo Concert

The Jazz Combos are conducted by Andy Baker and Marques Carroll. The combos perform music by the great jazz composers of the 20th century. ... continue reading

UIC Orchestra Concert

The UIC Orchestra performs music by classic and contemporary composers including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Astor Piazolla, Leoš Janáček, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Antonín Dvořák. ... continue reading

Small Ensemble Concert

Enjoy music for chamber ensembles coached and directed by various UIC faculty including Adam Cordle, Marques Carroll, Andy Baker, Scott Tegge, and Nicholas Carlson. ... 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

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Virtual Concert

Enjoy music performed by the UIC Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band conducted by Nicholas Carlson. Enjoy a repertoire that spans from the Middle Ages ... continue reading

UIC Jazz Festival Concert

Enjoy a special concert by the UIC Jazz Ensemble directed by UIC faculty and special guest artist Melissa Aldana. Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free ... 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

Symphonic Band Concert

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public.Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button below. ... continue reading

Pop-Rock Ensemble Concert

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

Jazz Workshop and Combo Concert

View full program here. Jazz Workshop Program Our second concert of the semester will feature compositions by Roy Hargrove, Chick Corea, and Chicago’s own ... continue reading

Jazz Ensemble and Combo Concert

View full program here. Jazz Combo Program Our concert tonight features music from former members of the great Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers.  ... continue reading

Mariachi Concert

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

UIC Percussion Concert

The UIC Percussion ensemble presents their Fall 2022 concert featuring music from Alexis Lamb, Francisco Perez, Elliot Cole and more. The concert will feature ... continue reading

UIC Holiday Concert

Join the UIC Choirs, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble for a holiday concert featuring movements from Handel’s Messiah, and a festive sing-along with combined ensembles ... continue reading

Small Ensemble Concert

If Music Be the Food… Chicago The UIC chamber music and jazz programs present the inaugural If Music Be the Food… (IMBTF)Chicago concert. IMBTF ... continue reading

UIC Symphonic Band Camp and Summer Winds Concert

Join the UIC Symphonic Band Camp and Summer Winds for their final performance at UIC Theatre. Register Here

Music Convocation

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 Convocation

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, Gender and Culture

Examination of the intersection of music, gender and sexuality in different historical periods and cultures. Study of music’s role in the formation and expression ... 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

UIC Choral Festival Concert featuring Adrian Dunn 

The UIC Choral Festival culminates to a final concert performance with Adrian Dunn. Adrian Dunn is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer. He is ... 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

The 5th Symposium for LGBTQ Studies and Music Education: Queering Music Education

In 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2021, LGBTQ Studies and Music Education Symposia I, II, III, & IV brought together students, teachers, college faculty, and ... continue reading

The 5th Symposium for LGBTQ Studies and Music Education: Queering Music Education

In 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2021, LGBTQ Studies and Music Education Symposia I, II, III, & IV brought together students, teachers, college faculty, and ... continue reading

Digital Music Engraving

A hands-on music notation and engraving course designed to give the student professional-level fluency in music notation software. Class Schedule Information: To be properly ... continue reading

Pop Rock Ensemble

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Jazz Ensemble

Practical experience in the preparation and public performance of big band and small ensemble jazz. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of ... 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

UIC Wind Ensemble

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Wind Ensemble

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get ... continue reading

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most outstanding wind and percussion music major, music minor, and non-major students in the UIC Community. The ... continue reading

Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz Ensemble performs at clubs, festivals and schools each year, as well as on campus. Recent highlights include the ensembles debut at the ... continue reading

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble Repertoire spans from the Middle Ages to the most refined 21st Century Music. Championing the performance of new music, the ensemble ... continue reading

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Click here to access the Google folder of audition materials. Here you will find an excerpt to prepare, how to sign-up for an audition, and ... continue reading

Percussion Ensemble

The UIC Percussion Ensemble was founded in 2013 as an outlet for non-music majors to deepen their experiences performing percussion literature. The ensemble has ... continue reading

Pop/Rock Ensemble

AUDITION INFORMATION: Who Can Audition?: Any UIC student, regardless of degree, has a place in our music ensembles and are encouraged to join. Audition Information ... 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

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

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

Vocal Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Percussion Ensemble

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Pop Rock Ensemble

All of our concerts are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” button ... continue reading

UIC Percussion Ensemble

The UIC Percussion ensemble presents their Spring 2023 concert featuring music from Alexis Lamb, Francisco Perez, Elliot Cole and more. The concert will feature ... continue reading

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Study/performance of jazz ensemble techniques and the performance of standard vocal jazz repertoire. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. ... continue reading

Instrumental Ensembles

Performance of chamber ensemble literature of varied types. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Students may register in more ... continue reading

Composition for Small Ensembles

Class and individual instruction in the basic techniques of twentieth-century composition. Practice in the use of twentieth-century musical materials. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of ... continue reading

Advanced Music Ensembles

Participation in a UIC music ensemble. Performance of music literature of varied types, corresponding to the ensemble: band, choir, chamber music, jazz bands, mariachi, ... continue reading

If Music Be The Food… (Small Ensembles)

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the Public Registration is required to attend this performance. PARKINGFor information on parking ... 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

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Comes to UIC to Educate, Entertain

University of Illinois at Chicago acting student Richard Cantu didn’t hesitate as members of the five-time Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo called audience members onto ... continue reading

Advanced Topics in Music History and Ethnomusicology

Advanced study of topics relating to music history, music literature, and music theory and ethnomusicology. Subject chosen by instructor. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of ... continue reading

Music Convocation – The Factotum

Special Guest: Conductor, Kedrick Armstrong, and the orchestrator, Marcus Norris. Grammy-nominated baritone Will Liverman, a Ryan Opera Center alumnus, is rapidly rising to national ... continue reading

Recap: Creating Community with “The Factotum”

Article by Chassion RiceBA Music Business 2023 The creative team for the Lyric Opera of Chicago was the invited guests at the UIC Department ... 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

UIC Treble Choir at IL-ACDA Treble Choir Festival 

UIC Treble Choir at IL-ACDA Treble Choir Festival Friday, February 3, 1:30pm  The UIC Treble Choir and Professor Liza Calisesi Maidens will present at the ... continue reading

UIC Band and Orchestra Festival

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... continue reading

Jazz Ensemble at Elmhurst Jazz Festival

Please visit the Elmhurst Jazz Festival website for registration information.

Mariachi Festival

2024 Mariachi Festival Calling all aspiring mariachi musicians and teachers! We are excited to announce that we are hosting the inaugural UIC Mariachi Festival on Friday, April ... continue reading

UIC and the Latino Music Festival

The 10th Annual Chicago Latino Music Festival kicked off this weekend with glowing critical endorsements. “The Latino Music Festival has become one of the ... continue reading

Jazz Combo at Elmhurst Jazz Festival

Join the UIC Jazz Combo conducted by Jon Irabagon at the Elmhurst Jazz Festival. For registration information visit: https://www.elmhurst.edu/about/special-events/jazz-festival/

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://stage.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

UIC Concert Band Festival

The annual UIC Concert Band Festival is open to all middle school and high school bands. Ensembles are featured in an on-campus concert, receive ... continue reading

Latin American Music Festival

Apr 11—13, 2024Student Center East 750 S. Halsted St. The School of Theatre and Music at the University of Illinois Chicago is delighted to present ... continue reading

Choral Festival

UIC 3rd Annual Choral Festival UIC will host the 3rd Annual Choral Festival on Friday, April 12 at UIC Student Center East (750 S ... continue reading

Jazz Festival

UIC 14th Annual Jazz Festival UIC will host the 14th Annual Jazz Festival on Thursday, April 4 at UIC Student Center East (750 S Halsted St.)  ... continue reading

Top Honors for UIC Students at Prestigious Jazz Festival

UIC jazz majors—and brothers—James and Jonathon Wenzel received “Outstanding Soloist” awards at the University of Notre Dame’s 56th Annual Collegiate Jazz Festival. Students from ... 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

Honors Band Festival

UIC 11th Annual Honors Band Festival UIC will host the 11th Annual Honors Band Festival on November 3-5, 2023 at the UIC School of ... 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

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

Mariachi Fuego

Unless otherwise stated all UIC Concerts are Free and Open to the PublicRegistration is required to attend this performance, simply click the “Get Tickets” ... 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

Mariachi Fuego

Enjoy classic Mariachi pieces from popular composers and songwriters like Blas Galindo, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Cuco Sanchez and Juan Gabriel directed by Michael Espinosa.

Mariachi Festival featuring Mariachi de la Universidad Veracruzana and Mariachi Fuego

Enjoy traditional mariachi music performed by Mariachi de la Universidad Veracruzana directed by Ivan Velasco and Mariachi Fuego directed by Michael Espinosa. Unless otherwise ... 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

A Session with Mike Harvey

Our jazz vocal majors enjoyed a great master class on Friday with famed session vocalist Mike Harvey. He sang beautifully live and played excerpts ... continue reading

Jazz History

A nontechnical survey of the history and development of jazz from its West African roots to contemporary styles.

Happy Holidays!

On behalf of the UIC School of Theatre and Music, we wish you a happy holiday! Enjoy this video recap of our Holiday Concert ... continue reading

Keyboard Skills I

Development of basic keyboard skills including sight reading, transposition, improvisation, and ensemble playing. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MUS 101 and 103, or approval of the ... continue reading

Orchestration and Arranging I

The acoustical properties, musical characteristics, and scoring problems of string, woodwind, and brass and percussion instruments. Scoring for string, woodwind, and brass ensembles. Course ... continue reading

Jazz Theory and Keyboard I

Introductory course designed to acquaint students with rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and structural aspects of jazz. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C of better in MUS 202, ... continue reading

Jazz Arranging I

Concentration on developing compositional and orchestration/arranging skills in various jazz and commercial styles. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 120 and Grade of ... continue reading

Music Theory I

Notation of rhythm and pitch; scales, intervals, triads, and seventh chords; principles of voice leading and harmonic progression. Course Information: Must enroll concurrently in MUS 103 and MUS 170.

Ear Training I

The development of aural perception and sight-singing ability; material is correlated with MUS 101. Course Information: Must enroll concurrently in MUS 101, and MUS 170.

Jazz Fundamentals I

The study and execution of fundamental jazz terminology, skills, and applications of major-scale melody and harmony. Course Information: Requires concurrent registration in MUS 101. Class Schedule ... continue reading

Jazz Improvisation I

A study of the techniques and methods of jazz improvisation. Course Information: Non-music majors must pass theory / ear-training pre-test. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C ... continue reading

Keyboard Skills II

Continues MUS 170. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 170; Concurrent registration in MUS 102 and MUS 104.

Jazz Improvisation II

Continues the study of the technique and methods of jazz improvisation. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C of better in MUS 102 and grade of C or ... continue reading

Composition II

Continues instruction in the techniques and materials of twentieth-century composition. Course Information: May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 302. Music majors ... continue reading

Orchestration and Arranging II

The acoustical properties, musical characteristics, and scoring problems of percussion, keyboard, and electronic instruments. Scoring for mixed ensembles, band, orchestra. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade ... continue reading

Jazz Theory and Keyboard II

Advanced course to continue exploration of rhythmic, melodic, harmonic, and structural aspects of jazz. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 310. Majors ... continue reading

Jazz Arranging II

Advanced course for developing compositional and orchestration/arranging skills in various jazz and commercial styles. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MUS 312; or ... continue reading

Music Theory II

Non-chord tones; cadences, phrases, and periods; introduction to Schenkerian analysis; inversions of triads and seventh chords. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): MUS 101. Must enroll concurrently in MUS 104 and MUS 171.

Ear Training II

The development of aural perception and sight-singing ability; material is correlated with MUS 102. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): MUS 103 or the equivalent; and concurrent registration in MUS 102 and MUS 171.

Jazz Fundamentals II

The study and execution of jazz fundamental terminology, skills, and applications of minor-scale melody and harmony. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better ... continue reading