SPRING 2009 DOUDNA FINE ARTS CENTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE
This schedule is subject to change. Please contact the Doudna Fine Arts Center at 217-581-2917 or doudna@eiu.edu or the Tarble Arts Center at 217-581-2787 or tarble@eiu.edu for information.
April 23, 7:30 pm
Doudna Fine Arts Center, The Theatre
EIU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
This concert presents raditional and contemporary pieces for big band. The EIU Jazz Ensemble has received numerous awards, including Outstanding Ensemble and Solo Performance citations at the Notre Dame and Elmhurst College jazz festivals, as well as Downbeat magazine's prestigious "DB" award. The band released its first CD, Eastern Time Zone, in 1994, and its latest recording is In The Pocket. The group has been featured at conferences and festivals, including the International Association for Jazz Educators convention.
$5 adults, $3 students; open seating
April 26, 4 pm
Doudna Fine Arts Center, Dvorak Concert Hall
A Musical Journey Through Time: Eastern Symphony Orchestra and EIU Choral Ensembles
An historical tour of orchestral and choral masterpieces from early Baroque to contemporary works performed by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra with special appearances of the Eastern Illinois University Mixed Chorus, Oratorio Society, Concert Choir and Camerata. Director: Richard Rossi.
$12/adults, $10/senior citizens & EIU employees, $5/students; reserved seating
May 2, 1 pm
Doudna Fine Arts Center, Dvorak Concert Hall
Celebration Concert: Multi-Cultural Concert
The EIU Choral Ensembles will be accompanied by members of the EIU Percussion Ensembles.
Performed will be a cultural variety of musical styles ranging from Latin-salsa, contemporary, modern, avant-garde, to popular. A vast array of cultural musical styles and authentic cultural instruments will be featured, which can include djembes (Africa,) congas (South America,) mbria (West Africa,) timbales and bongos (Cuba,) and traditional percussion instruments, with descriptions of the culturally unique musical styles and instruments. This is a Consolidated Communications Artist Series program.
Free admission; open seating
May 3, 2 pm
Doudna Fine Arts Center, Dvorak Concert Hall
Celebration Concert: EIU Wind Symphony
The Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony is devoted to the preparation and performance of the finest traditional and contemporary literature. Composed of music majors and students from other academic areas by audition, the Wind Symphony has received acclaim for their performances from noted conductors, including Steve Reineke (Cincinnati Pops), Timothy Mahr (St. Olaf College), Richard Blatti (The Ohio State University). This is a Consolidated Communications Artist Series program.
Free admission; open seating
August 16 through May 2010
EIU campus, 7th Street
Summer Residency Program Sculpture Exhibition
This two-year outdoor sculpture competitive residency/exhibition for regional graduate/post-graduate students features works by Matt Searle, Cary Netherton, Luke Greco, and Luke Achterberg
Ongoing
Youth and School Arts Programs
In addition to the programs listed here, the Doudna Fine Arts Center and the departments of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts offer a variety of programs for area youth and area schools. For more information please contact the Doudna Fine Arts Center at 217-581-8500 or doudna@eiu.edu.