UI Symphony Orchestra
Nathan Sawyer, conductor
Crossing Borders
A celebration of the culture along the border between France and Spain culminates in the exciting second suite from the comic ballet The Three Cornered Hat by de Falla, followed by the ultimate seminal symphony— Beethoven’s Fifth!
Ravel: Alborada del Gracioso
de Falla: El Sombrero de Tres Picos, Suite #2
Beethoven: Symphony #5 in C Minor, Op. 67
This performance will last approximately one hour with no intermission.
Program is subject to change. Please reference the School of Music’s website for updates on their events.
Tickets will be sold online only, not by phone or at the Ticket Office counter. Before the on-sale date, please visit Krannert Center’s online ticket office to ensure you have or can create an active account. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel welcome to contact the Ticket Office at 217.333.6280 or kran-tix [at] illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois Percussion Ensemble specializes in the performance of contemporary and traditional repertoire for small and large ensembles.
The University of Illinois Steel Band performs music from the calypso, soca, jazz, and popular repertoire.
This performance will last approximately 90 minutes including a 20-minute intermission.
Tickets for this event will go on sale to the public at 10am on Tuesday, October 5. Tickets will be sold online only as mobile or print-at-home tickets and are not available for purchase by phone or at the Ticket Office counter. Before the on-sale date, please visit Krannert Center’s online ticket office to ensure you have or can create an active account. All 2021-2022 ticket on-sale dates are now available. To learn about early ticket-buying opportunities, please contact Krannert Center’s Advancement team: 217.333.6700 or advancement [at] krannertcenter.illinois.edu.
The Hindsley Symphonic Band is the third of five concert ensembles within the University of Illinois Bands. Comprised of music and non-majors alike, the ensemble is set within a traditional symphonic band. This ensemble has a set instrumentation and performs large ensemble works, quality repertoire on various levels, historic transcriptions, and focuses on both experience and proficiency development for student members.
Smith: Expansions
Piunno: Where Words Cannot Go (consortium premiere)
Ticheli: San Antonio Dances
Program is subject to change. Please reference the School of Music’s website for updates on their events.
Tickets for this event will go on sale to the public at 10am on Tuesday, October 5. Tickets will be sold online only as mobile or print-at-home tickets and are not available for purchase by phone or at the Ticket Office counter. Before the on-sale date, please visit Krannert Center’s online ticket office to ensure you have or can create an active account. All 2021-2022 ticket on-sale dates are now available. To learn about early ticket-buying opportunities, please contact Krannert Center’s Advancement team: 217.333.6700 or advancement [at] krannertcenter.illinois.edu.
The Illinois Modern Ensemble comprises students dedicated to the performance of contemporary and experimental music. Its repertoire in recent seasons includes works by leading figures such as Steve Reich, Georg Friedrich Haas, and Augusta Read Thomas, as well as a constant stream of new works by student, faculty and guest composers. The IME frequently collaborates with Illinois Lyric Theatre, and also presents the winners of the annual Salvatore Martirano Composition Award, an international contest that draws over 200 applications each year.
This performance will last approximately 55 minutes with no intermission.
Tickets for this event will go on sale to the public at 10am on Tuesday, October 5. Tickets will be sold online only as mobile or print-at-home tickets and are not available for purchase by phone or at the Ticket Office counter. Before the on-sale date, please visit Krannert Center’s online ticket office to ensure you have or can create an active account. All 2021-2022 ticket on-sale dates are now available. To learn about early ticket-buying opportunities, please contact Krannert Center’s Advancement team: 217.333.6700 or advancement [at] krannertcenter.illinois.edu.
The outstanding musicians in the University of Illinois Wind Orchestra excel at a wide range of musical styles and are committed to expanding band music's reaches as they undertake works for large or small groups, traditional pieces, and new compositions.
Lamb: Fanfare
Simon: Sweet Chariot
Persichetti: Symphony for Band
Day; Dancing Fire
Jolley: Ash
Jacob: William Byrd Suite
Lorenz: Caminantes
This performance will last approximately 58 minutes including a 10-minute intermission.
Program is subject to change. Please reference the School of Music’s website for updates on their events.
Tickets for this event will go on sale to the public at 10am on Tuesday, October 5. Tickets will be sold online only as mobile or print-at-home tickets and are not available for purchase by phone or at the Ticket Office counter. Before the on-sale date, please visit Krannert Center’s online ticket office to ensure you have or can create an active account. All 2021-2022 ticket on-sale dates are now available. To learn about early ticket-buying opportunities, please contact Krannert Center’s Advancement team: 217.333.6700 or advancement [at] krannertcenter.illinois.edu.
In order to attend an in-theatre performance at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, audience members must provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. This change is occurring in response to increasingly strict contractual requirements of visiting artists, evolving performing arts industry standards, and audience expectations. At this time, face coverings are still required in indoor university spaces such as Krannert Center. Face coverings must be worn throughout any event or performance. For more information, please see our COVID-19 Safety Protocols page.
