Public Events | February 19-21st
These events are all free and open to the general public.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
7:00 PM – Charles Ives’ America
Charles Ives’ America, documentary film produced by Joseph Horowitz, with commentary by the producer.
Where: Normal Theater, 209 North Street, Normal
Thursday, February 20, 2025
11:00 AM – Charles Ives, a Life in Music
“Charles Ives, a Life in Music.” The story of Ives’s life through his songs. Featuring baritone Sidney Outlaw and pianist Steven Mayer.
Where: Kemp Recital Hall, Centennial East, Illinois State University
7:30 PM – Ives, Transcendentalism, and the Concord Sonata
“Ives, Transcendentalism, and the Concord Sonata.” Performance by pianist Steven Mayer, with readings by Sidney Outlaw and commentary by guest scholars and ISU faculty.
Where: Kemp Recital Hall, Centennial East, Illinois State University
Friday, February 21, 2025
11:00 AM – Charles Ives and the Gilded Age
“Charles Ives and the Gilded Age.” Lecture by Joseph Horowitz, with commentary.
Where: Kemp Recital Hall, Centennial East, Illinois State University
Student Events | February 20th & 22nd
These events are for Illinois State University students.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
1:00-1:50 PM – Voice master class with Sidney Outlaw
Where: Kemp Recital Hall, Centennial East, Illinois State University
2:00-2:50 PM – Piano master class with Steven Mayer
Where: Kemp Recital Hall, Centennial East, Illinois State University
Saturday, February 22, 2025
6:00-10:00 PM – Chicago Sinfonietta concert, “Charles Ives’ America”
Participating Illinois State students will receive free transportation and tickets.
For further details and registration, click here
Where: Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
School of Music: Related Events | February-April 2025
Open to the public. Concerts in the Center for Performing Arts are ticketed events.
Wednesday, February 12
8:00-9:30 PM – Illinois State University Symphonic Winds Concert
Symphonic Winds will perform Ives’ The Alcotts on their February concert under the direction of Dr. Mack Wood. This is a ticketed event.
Where: Center for Performing Arts, Illinois State University
Sunday, April 13
3:00-5:00 PM – Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra will perform Ives’ Variations on America on their April concert under the direction of Dr. Glenn Block. This is a ticketed event.
Where: Center for Performing Arts, Illinois State University
Wednesday, April 23
7:30-8:30 PM – Illinois State University Philharmonia Orchestra Concert
The Philharmonia Orchestra will perform the “Fugue” from Ives’ String Quartet No. 1 on their April concert under the direction of Dr. Glenn Block.
Where: Kemp Recital Hall, Illinois State University.