Eastern Illinois University School of Music

Eastern Illinois University School of Music We are dedicated to the advancement and elevation of the art of music. News and World Report and Newsweek.

The nationally-accredited Department of Music at Eastern Illinois University is dedicated to the advancement and elevation of the art of music. An innovative curriculum and our exceptional faculty and facilities combine to produce future teachers, performers, and audiences for the art of music. Our former students are now musical leaders in classrooms, teaching studios, and on stages in the state

of Illinois, throughout the U.S, and, indeed, world-wide. As a result of its excellence in teaching, dedication to small class sizes, competitive tuition rates, and other factors, Eastern has been consistently ranked as one of the finest institutions in the nation by U.S. The nationally accredited Department of Music at Eastern takes pride in its tradition of providing exceptional training for music educators, performers, and composers. Our faculty is deeply committed to providing the utmost in personal attention throughout degree program of every student. As a result, we have an outstanding record for job placements, and our graduates are respected leaders in all fields of music.

🎹 Our second program of the year is coming up!The EIU School of Music welcomes pianist Katherine Benson, DMA, Assistant ...
08/31/2026

🎹 Our second program of the year is coming up!

The EIU School of Music welcomes pianist Katherine Benson, DMA, Assistant Professor of Piano at Penn State’s College of Arts & Architecture, for a faculty recital on Thursday, September 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall.

Benson’s program takes audiences on a thrilling journey through four distinctive musical worlds—from the elegance of Haydn and the passion of Schumann to the shimmering colors of Ravel and the vibrant rhythms of Ginastera.

🎶 Haydn: Sonata in B Minor, Hob. XVI:32
🎶 Schumann: Fantasie, Op. 17
🎶 Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit
🎶 Ginastera: Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2

Come experience the expressive range, virtuosity, and incredible color of the piano!

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall
🎟️ Free and open to the public

We hope to see you there!

Eastern Illinois University

Join us for the first School of Music Concert of the year! 🎶Flutists Meysam Ghodraty and Dr. Rebecca Johnson will perfor...
08/27/2026

Join us for the first School of Music Concert of the year! 🎶
Flutists Meysam Ghodraty and Dr. Rebecca Johnson will perform a program featuring beautiful and compelling works by Iranian composers!

📅 Tuesday, September 1
📍 Doudna Fine Arts Center Recital Hall

Come experience the richness of Iranian music and support Meysam as he shares this important music with our community. We hope to see you there! 🇮🇷🎶

Exciting news for our upcoming 2026-2027 season! Starting this year, the Doudna Fine Arts Center will be switching to di...
08/05/2026

Exciting news for our upcoming 2026-2027 season!

Starting this year, the Doudna Fine Arts Center will be switching to digital programs! Not only is this more environmentally friendly than paper programs, but it is also more cost-effective for our departments. To access these programs, simply scan the QR code that will be on the back of the seat in front of you.

We're proud to share that our Music Education program has been recognized with the 2026 Illinois Educator Preparation Pr...
07/23/2026

We're proud to share that our Music Education program has been recognized with the 2026 Illinois Educator Preparation Provider Badge from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)!

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to preparing high-quality educators who are ready to make a difference in classrooms across Illinois. We're honored to be recognized for our dedication to excellence in educator preparation and continuous improvement.

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We are sad to share the news of the passing of Joseph Martin, who taught in the music department from 1969-2011. While h...
06/07/2026

We are sad to share the news of the passing of Joseph Martin, who taught in the music department from 1969-2011. While he was with us, he developed the Eastern Music Camps, taught saxophone and oboe, taught a variety of music courses, directed bands, and served as the Assistant Department Chair. He was a very important part of the developing music department at EIU and will always be remembered fondly. Our thoughts are with the Martin family and friends during this difficult time.

Come experience some new works by our own EIU Students at the Composers' Forum! The concert will be tomorrow in the Reci...
04/29/2026

Come experience some new works by our own EIU Students at the Composers' Forum! The concert will be tomorrow in the Recital Hall at 7:30 PM. Come hear a variety of musical styles and aesthetics, featuring acoustic and electronic works! 🎶🎹

Experience Hawaiian Culture!This week, we have the pleasure of hosting a wonderful group of band students from the Kameh...
04/23/2026

Experience Hawaiian Culture!

This week, we have the pleasure of hosting a wonderful group of band students from the Kamehameha Maui School District. Today, Thursday, April 23rd, at 3:45 pm in Doudna Fine Arts Center room 1550, the students will be presenting a session on Hawaiian music and dance. This is open to the public, and we'll provide ukuleles to play - no experience required. We hope to see you there!

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We have a jam packed weekend of events! 🎶Thursday April 23rd , the EIU Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Charleston Bras...
04/22/2026

We have a jam packed weekend of events!

🎶Thursday April 23rd , the EIU Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Charleston Brass Ensemble will be performing their Spring Band Concert at 7:30 PM in the Dvorak Concert Hall.
🎶Friday April 24th, the EIU Wind Symphony and the Monticello High School Band will share the stage at 7:30 PM in the Dvorak Concert Hall. The EIU Wind Symphony will present a program of Russian composers and the Monticello band will perform a wide variety of 20th century band music.
🎶Saturday April 25th, the Eastern Symphony Orchestra will be performing alongside the EIU Choirs at 7:30 PM in the Dvorak Concert Hall. This concert will feature works by Claude Debussy, Jules Massenet, Georges Bizet, and Arvo Pärt.
🎟️Tickets can be purchased at the box office or at www.doudnatix.com🎟️

🎺 It’s EIU Giving Day! 🎺The Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band is the sound and spirit of Eastern Illinoi...
04/22/2026

🎺 It’s EIU Giving Day! 🎺

The Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band is the sound and spirit of Eastern Illinois University, bringing energy, pride, and tradition to every game day and campus celebration. Your support helps the PMB continue making that impact for current students and future Panthers.

As a special thank-you, donors who give $50 or more will receive an officially retired PMB uniform patch! These authentic patches were worn on PMB uniforms over the years—they’re more than memorabilia… they’re a piece of Panther Marching Band history. 🐾🎶
Please consider supporting the PMB today and helping us keep the tradition strong!

https://www.eiu.edu/givingday/




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