Calendar - Spring and Summer 2013

The NIU Community School of the Arts offers a variety of programming throughout the year. Check this calendar for updated information.

REGISTRATION for Lessons, Ensembles and Classes is Open!

Information about the spring and summer semesters of music classes, music ensembles, and lessons has been updated. Use the registration form to sign up for activities.

SOLO AND SENIOR RECITALS

All recitals are free and are scheduled in the Recital Hall in the NIU Music Building, unless otherwise stated. The public is invited. A list of accompanists is available for performers.

Showcase Recitals, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
May 4

Suzuki Violin and Cello Recitals
May 4, 10 a.m., Concert Hall (graduation solos and group violin and cello performances)
Violin Solos:  May 18, 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Cello Solos:  May 4, Showcase Recital, 9 a.m.  

Suzuki Piano Recitals 
May 18, 5:30 p.m.
July 25, 5 p.m. (students of Marilyn Montzka)

Solo Guitar Recitals:  Suzuki and Traditional Students of Eric Schroeder
May 4, 6 p.m.

Solo Piano Recitals:  Students of Georgia Price
May 4, 3 p.m.

Solo Piano and Harp Recitals: Students of Jaina Krueger
May 5, 3 p.m.  

Solo Cello Recitals:  Students of Linc Smelser
May 18, 10:30 a.m.

SENIOR RECITALS

Danielle Pivonka on violin, United Methodist Church in Sycamore
May 25, 10 a.m.

Genevieve Smelser on violin, Recital Hall
June 1, 7 p.m.

Erin McGaughey on cello, Recital Hall
June 2, 11 a.m.

Hanna Bingham on violin, Recital Hall
June 2, 3 p.m.

Paige Phelps on cello, Recital Hall
June 6, 7:30 p.m.

Owen Ruff on violin, Salem Lutheran Church, Sycamore
June 9, 2 p.m.

ENSEMBLE AND DAY CAMP CONCERTS

CSA Guitar Ensemble, 8 p.m.
April 24
July 31

CSJazz Band, Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. 
May 5

CSA Steelband
May 6, 8 p.m. (changed from April 29)

CSA Symphonette, Concert Hall, 6 p.m.
May 7 (changed from April 30)

CSA Sinfonia, Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. 
May 8 (changed from May 1) 

CSA Children's Choir, 7 p.m.
May 15

Duet Camp, 11 a.m.
July 11

String Quartet Chamber Camp, 5:30 p.m.
July 11

NIUkulele Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m. 
July 22 

SUZUKI GROUP LESSONS

Suzuki Violin Group Schedule 
Spring: Feb 7 and 21, Mar. 7 and 21, Apr. 4 and 18, May 2

Suzuki Guitar Group Schedule
Spring: Feb 7 and 21, Mar. 7 and 21, Apr. 4 and 18, May 2

Suzuki Piano Group Schedule
Spring:  Jan. 28 (changed from Jan. 21), Feb. 18, Mar. 11, Apr. 15

AUDITIONS

Duet Camp and String Quartet Chamber Camp - Summer 2013
CSA Sinfonia and CSJazz Band - 2013-2014 Ensembles 
May 13, beginning at 4 p.m.

CSA Sinfonia Concerto Competition
Application deadline (receipt):  tba
Auditions: tba

Talent Scholarships
Auditions:  tba