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Theatre & Music

Learning to Write a Bad Play

Monday’s theatre master class provided something of a twist on the traditional model when Luigi Salerni (retired UIC professor) returned to teach students how ... continue reading

UIC Director of Jazz Studies, Andy Baker, in Downbeat October Issue

UIC Director of Jazz Studies, Andy Baker, praised in the October 2016 issue of Downbeat Magazine for his direction of the album New Standard ... continue reading

Kappa Kappa Psi at UIC

After almost two and a half years worth of work we are thrilled to announce that we have installed the Nu Pi Chapter of ... continue reading

Faculty Release New Music

If you’re on the hunt for some new music, check out recent releases by faculty at the School of Theatre and Music: Volcano Radar: ... continue reading

David Kersnar on Snafu

A couple weeks ago I had forgotten my bike helmet so I splurged and took an Uber ride home.  I noticed that my driver ... continue reading

Red Light School District

Have you heard about UIC’s exciting and competitive student-run improv troupe: Red Light School District? One of our theater students sat down with troupe ... continue reading

World Premiere at UIC

Continuing in his tradition of adventurous programming, UIC Director of Bands, José Oliver Riojas has included a world premiere on the program for the ... continue reading

A Session with Mike Harvey

Our jazz vocal majors enjoyed a great master class on Friday with famed session vocalist Mike Harvey. He sang beautifully live and played excerpts ... continue reading

UIC and the Latino Music Festival

The 10th Annual Chicago Latino Music Festival kicked off this weekend with glowing critical endorsements. “The Latino Music Festival has become one of the ... continue reading

Teaching Movement in Israel

UIC movement professor Rachelle Tsachor took learning international, teaching two courses in Israel this summer. She started the summer teaching a three-day intensive movement ... continue reading

Spend a Semester in Barcelona

We invite theatre majors to apply to participate in our new exchange program with the Eòlia Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in Barcelona, Spain. Two students ... continue reading

Make Music at UIC!

Whatever your intended major, schedule, or ability level, there is a music ensemble for you here. Join UIC’s most supportive community this fall and ... continue reading

Free Tickets for UIC Freshmen

Welcome class of 2019! For a memorable start to your UIC career we are offering all freshmen free tickets to any performance of our ... continue reading

Minoring in Music: It’s Easier than You Think

Did you know that if you’ve passed MUS 107 (Fundamentals of Music Theory) with an “A,” then you’re automatically eligible for the music minor? ... continue reading

Behind-the-Scenes of A Matter of Life and Death

Our final show of the season, the North American premiere of A Matter of Life and Death, directed by Heidi Stillman, opens tomorrow and ... continue reading