Viola Day!

July 16, 2023, 11 am-5 pm @ Illinois Wesleyan University’s Presser Hall (music building)

Join us for masterclasses, viola ensembles, technique/ILMEA sessions and viola recital! Deadline to register is Saturday, July 8.

$75 Registration (includes lunch and t-shirt). Payment is due the day of the event or you may submit payment via check to ILCMF, Viola Day, PO Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900. Questions? Contact Lisa Nelson at lnelson@iwu.edu.

To enroll in Viola Day, please fill out the form below. Once enrolled, a detailed schedule will be sent to you. Payment may be made in advance or cash/check are accepted at the day’s event.

Cello Day!

July 22, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Illinois Wesleyan University’s Presser Hall (music building)

Are you a college, high school or junior high school student who is an advanced cellist? Join us to learn more about relaxed cello playing, artistic level playing, ensemble skills, orchestra preparation, overcoming stage fright and more at our one-day class.

$75 Registration (includes lunch and t-shirt). Payment is due the day of the event or you may submit payment via check to ILCMF, Cello Day, PO Box 2900, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900. Questions? Contact Lisa Nelson at lnelson@iwu.edu.

Cello Day is being led by Professor Emeritus Dr. Nina Gordon and Professor Zora Yo.

 

Viola Day Faculty

Prof. Emily Hagen

Principal Violist of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra

Dr. Lisa Nelson

Associate Professor of Viola at Illinois Wesleyan University

Thank you to all our former students and supporters who joined us in celebrating 20 years!

We invited alumni back in 2022 to celebrate the Illinois Chamber Music Festival. Thanks to all of those who attended the Student Concert followed by an Alumni Reception on July 23, 2022. We enjoyed seeing you again!

ILCMF Alumni Would you like to give a talk to the current ILCMF students about your career path in music? Are you interested in playing in a chamber music group and getting coaching from faculty? What other ideas do you have for future anniversary celebrations? Click on the button below to email us.