Illinois College issued the following announcement on Sept. 27
The Illinois College Fine Arts Series will kick off its 42nd season of bringing outstanding, inspiring music to the Jacksonville area next month.
The season opens on Oct. 10 with an outdoor performance by the Illinois College Drumline at 3 p.m. in front of the Rammelkamp Chapel.
The series will also host the Music Wall Duo on Nov. 20 in Rammelkamp Chapel. The duo, Abigail Walsh, flute, and Pei-I Wang, piano, have been featured at music festivals and universities across the Midwest. They’ve been praised for their flawless performance of cutting-edge classical music mixed with ground-breaking contemporary music.
Other season highlights include class of 2000 alumnus Homer Ferguson III playing the organ in Rammelkamp Chapel in February and the Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra 18-piece ensemble in March. IC’s own soprano extraordinaire Mathilda Edge ’11 will conclude the season in April.
Individual tickets for the Illinois College Fine Arts Series are $15, and season tickets, which include all five concerts, are available for $70 each. Students of all ages receive free admission. Tickets are available for purchase in advance by phone at 217.245.3192.
For more information and a complete listing of Fine Arts Series concerts visit www.ic.edu/fas.
About Illinois College
Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932 the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at Illinois College, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.
Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Visit www.ic.edu or call 217.245.3000 for more information.
Media Contact Information
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