The NIU Community School of the Arts offers a variety of programming throughout the school year. From recitals and ensemble auditions to group lessons and special events, this calendar will help you be there for all the fun!
All recitals are free and are scheduled in the Recital Hall in the NIU Music Building, unless otherwise stated. The public is invited. Performers: A list of accompanists is available here or from the office.
Showcase
Spring: Saturday, May 17, 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Suzuki Violin
Spring: Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m., Concert Hall
Suzuki Piano
Spring: Sunday, May 18, 4 p.m.
CSA Sinfonia, Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 7
CSJazz Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 27 with special guests, the Stone/Bratt Big Band
CSA Celtic Band
Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall
String Sprites, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29, MB241
Symphonette, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29
Solo Cello: Students of Linc Smelser
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.
Solo Guitar: Students of Eric Schroeder
Monday, May 5, 7 p.m.
Adults Only (ages 15 and older)
Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.
Solo Violin: Students of Hannah Lamm
Friday, May 9, 6 p.m.
Solo Piano: Students of Jing Hao and Mei Li
Sunday, May 18, 5:30 p.m.
Solo Violin and Viola: Students of Jacalyn Moore
Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.
Senior Cello: Maxwell Frank
Monday, May 19, 6 p.m.
Junior Clarinet: James Zucker
Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m.
Suzuki Violin/Guitar Group Schedule
Spring: February 7 & 21, March 6 & 20, April 17 & 24, and May 1 & 8
Suzuki Piano Group Schedule
Spring: January 28, February 25, March 17, and April 21
CSA Sinfonia Concerto Competition: December 9. Applications due November 9
Talent Scholarship: January 12. Applications due December 10.
CSA Sinfonia and CSJazz Band for 2008-09 Season
Saturday, May 31, 2008, noon - 2 p.m. Call (815) 753-1450 for an audition time.