Music Department
2620 Doudna
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-3010 music@eiu.edu
Dr. Eckert’s edition of four Violin Concertos by Joseph Riepel with introduction, critical notes, and a translation of Riepel’s 1754 preface will be published later this year by A-R Editions, Inc.
Instructor Jeremy McBain presented his thesis, "The Role of the Cornet à Pistons in the Symphonic Works of Hector Berlioz" at UIUC this spring and has now completed his DMA in Performance and Literature.
In 2011 Jemmie Robertson performed as Principal Trombone with the Santo Domingo Festival in the Dominican Republic and returned for his 11th season as a trombonist with the Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestra.
Dr. Magie Smith has been appointed Assistant Professor of Clarinet.
Department News
New Faculty Announcement The Department of Music is pleased to announce that Dr. Alicia Neal will be joining the faculty in the fall as Director of Bands.
Study Abroad Partnership with Salzburg College We are pleased to introduce a new partnership with Salzburg College for summer, semester, or academic year study abroad in music. For more information on this partnership, click HERE.