Chamber Winds

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 | 7:30 P.M.

Albert Taylor Theatre $10

As the holiday season approaches, the Millikin Chamber Winds will offer an intimate musical gift to the entire community, featuring historical and contemporary works that challenge the notion of what makes up a band. Come hear smaller ensembles present a delightful potpourri of styles in the comfort of the 120-year-old Albert Taylor Theatre.

MSWE IV

MSWE V Season Finale

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 | 7:30 P.M.

Kirkland Fine Arts Center | Free

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2023 | 2 P.M.

Kirkland Fine Arts Center | Free

The Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble is delighted to welcome a visiting high school ensemble to join them on the Kirkland Stage to celebrate Black History Month and the concept of togetherness. In the words of composer Malcom Arnold, music is a “social act of communication among people, a gesture of friendship, the strongest there is.” Join us to experience the power of this sentiment in person.

The MSWE season will culminate with a program showcasing the depth and breadth of wind ensemble repertoire.

Fall Jazz Concert

BluBop & Jazz II

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022 | 7:30 P.M. University Commons Banquet Room A | Free

The vocal jazz group, BluBop, joins Jazz Band II in concert.

Holiday Big Band Jazz

Featuring vocalist

ANGEL SPICCIA & JAZZ BAND I

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 | 7:30 P.M.

Decatur Club | $40

A holiday themed concert featuring jazz vocalist Angel Spiccia with Jazz Band I. Ticket price includes dinner and show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Call 217.429.4200 for reservations.

Jazz Showcase

Jazz I & OneVoice

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022 | 7:30 P.M.

Decatur Club | Free | Donation of nonperishable food items for the food pantry accepted.

The premier vocal jazz and big band from Millikin University in concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Gala

Featuring vocalist

ANGEL SPICCIA & JAZZ BAND I

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023 | 7:30 P.M.

Decatur Club | $40

A Valentine’s Day themed concert featuring jazz vocalist Angel Spiccia with Jazz Band I. Ticket price includes dinner and show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:15 p.m.

Call 217.429.4200 for reservations.

OneVoice & BluBop

Vocal Jazz Showcase

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023 | 7 P.M. Decatur Brew Works | Free Millikin's Vocal Jazz ensembles, BluBop and OneVoice, join for a fun evening of jazz in a relaxed environment. All are welcome to attend this unique musical setting.

Jazz Bands I & II

Big Band Jazz

Spring Concert

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 | 7:30 P.M.

Decatur Club | $10 at the door only

Enjoy Jazz Bands I & II together in concert. Guest artist TBA. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions available.

Jazz Bash

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 | 2 P.M.

Door 4 Brewing Company Free

All Millikin Jazz & Commercial Ensembles in an end of semester celebration, including BluBop, OneVoice, Combos, Electric Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Bands I & II.

Hollis Prize

HOLLIS PRIZE COMPETITION FINALS

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 | 7:30 P.M.

Kaeuper Hall | Free

Sponsored by Millikin Alumnus Dr. C. Kimm Hollis, this recital competition showcases three of Millikin’s best student soloists competing for a $2000 prize and an invitation to perform in the Gail Borden Public Library recital series in Elgin, Ill.

Guitar Ensembles

FALL CONCERT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 | 7:30 P.M.

Kaeuper Hall | Free

SPRING CONCERT

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 | 7:30 P.M.

Kaeuper Hall | Free

The Guitar Ensembles concerts showcase Millikin’s outstanding Electric and Classical Guitar ensembles in an exciting program featuring traditional and contemporary arrangements ranging from the Baroque to jazz to rock. The concert will feature new arrangements written by students, always a highlight of the event.

Halloween!

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

THURSDAY, OCT. 27, 2022 | 7:30 P.M.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28, 2022 | 6 P.M. & 8 P.M.

Albert Taylor Theatre | $10

The 16th annual Halloween concert is a familyfriendly event performed in the infamously haunted Albert Taylor Theatre on Millikin’s campus. Guests of all ages are invited to join the ensemble in costume; best costume prizes will be awarded! All proceeds go toward MU students attending the Percussive Arts Society International Convention.

Synergy

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 7:30 P.M.

Albert Taylor Theatre | $10

Synergy showcases the distinctiveness of Millikin’s interdisciplinary alliances through a collaborative concert featuring performances by the students and faculty of the College of Fine Arts.

Premieres

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 | 7:30 P.M.

Kirkland Fine Arts Center | Free

This program showcases the depth and breadth of contemporary percussion chamber music by featuring the genre’s leading composers. Senior percussion majors will perform the world premiere of new compositions supported by alumni donations to the Percussion Music Commissions Fund.