We profile Illinois Alum and singer Daniel Teadt. Daniel earned both his bachelor and masters degrees at Illinois where he was a student of Ronald Hedlund and John Wustman. Today he is a professor of voice at Carnegie Mellon University. "Two Bu

Harry Partch and Student Composers at Illinois

Mar 22nd, 2021 15m 38s

Harry Partch (1901-1974) enjoyed an extended residency at the University of Illinois from 1956-1962, where he continued his work to invent new instruments and compose new music for them. His work has inspired student composers at Illinois for

Introducing Encore at Illinois, with Beth Peterson

Mar 14th, 2021 25m 38s

Elizabeth Peterson is the associate Director of Bands where she directs the Illinois Wind Orchestra and is the student teaching coordinator for the School of Music. In this episode we are introduced to Encore at Illinois, a series of webinars o

Lamont Holden, Beatmaking and Music Production

Feb 13th, 2021 19m 50s

Lamont Holden, AKA "The Letter L Beats," discusses the classes that he teaches in beatmaking and songwriting at Illinois. @TheLetterLBeats (Instagram)Guest artists for Spring 2021My Best Friend Jacob, Tuesday, February 16th - 9:00amBubba Got Be

Meet Student Composers Ethan Prado and Brian Hinkley

Feb 6th, 2021 15m 21s

Professor Eli Fieldsteel introduces student composers Ethan Prado and Brian Hinkley.Legerdemain for Solo Snare Drum by Ethan PradoEthan Prado on YoutubeBrian J. Hinkley homepageVigor for Saxophone Quartet

Jason Finkelman – Global Arts in Champaign-Urbana

Jan 30th, 2021 34m 41s

As Director of Global Arts Performance Initiatives for the University of Illinois, Jason Finkelman plays a central role in the musical life of both the Champaign-Urbana and the campus communities. In this episode we explore Jason's projects pas

Illinois Graduate and Grammy Nominee Donald Nally

Jan 23rd, 2021 41m 18s

In this episode we speak with choral conductor and Illinois graduate Donald Nally. He is conductor of the professional choral ensemble The Crossing, which has received many accolades and awards, including two Grammy Awards and six nominations.

Illinois Graduate and GRAMMY Nominee James Blachly

Jan 15th, 2021 34m 34s

Conductor James Blachly is the conductor of the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (Pennsylvania) and the Experiential Orchestra of New York City (EXO). The EXO's recording of The Prison by Dame Ethel Smyth is nominated for a GRAMMY Award. Johnstown

Illinois Student and GRAMMY Nominee Sophia Byrd

Jan 8th, 2021 17m 57s

Sophia Byrd is a senior in the U of I Lyric Theatre program and is one of the performers on Place by composer Ted Hearne and Librettist/Poet Saul Williams. Place is nominated for GRAMMY awards in Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance (

Meet Student Composers Tomás García and Cody Paul

Dec 19th, 2020 21m 9s

Composition Professor Eli Fieldsteel introduces two of our student composers Tomás García and Cody Paul. Masters student Tomás García shares a recording of his work for solo alto saxophone Inside the Loop in a performance by Wilson Poffenberger

Sonorities Podcast – The Jupiter Quartet

Dec 10th, 2020 36m 2s

Host Stephen Burian discusses projects past and present with the members of the Jupiter Quartet. Even during the time of COVID, the Jupiters have remained busy with projects and teaching. They discuss and share a taste of their new recording Me

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