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Millikin University School of Music Millikin University's School of Music offers a wide variety of degree programs and fields of specialization.

The School has over 20 performing ensembles open to both majors and non-majors.

That's a wrap on Homecoming 2026! From the quad to LSB to Kirkland, thank you to everyone who showed support and made th...
10/07/2026

That's a wrap on Homecoming 2026! From the quad to LSB to Kirkland, thank you to everyone who showed support and made this year extra special. Forever Blue 💙

We will be hosting our Brass Day on Saturday, November 14 from 1–5 PM. Brass Day is a gathering for all trumpet, horn, t...
10/06/2026

We will be hosting our Brass Day on Saturday, November 14 from 1–5 PM. Brass Day is a gathering for all trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba players! Open to brass students of all ages, participants will have the opportunity to work on different aspects of instrument playing in small and large group settings, work in instrument-specific clinics, and hear performances by student and faculty ensembles. Students and families can also attend the evening’s Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert “Brass Extravaganza” featuring the Faculty Brass Quintet.



Registration is now open at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5WbjfVkZBq

10/02/2026

Homecoming Music Events:

Jazz Combo & Electric Guitar Ensemble
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Center for Theater & Dance/ Patio

11-11:30am — Jazz Combo
11:45am-12:15pm — Electric Guitar Ensemble

The Homecoming tradition of outdoor performances featuring School of Music ensembles continues. Bring a lawn chair to the Quad and enjoy a front row seat.


Millikin Choirs Alumni Concert
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
3:00 pm
University Choir and Alumni Choir
Central Christian Church
Free

Friends return from far and wide to join the Alumni Choir in concert with Millikin’s own University Choir for an afternoon of music and connection.


Faculty Jazz/ Alumni Jazz Jam Session
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
T4-6pm
Venue: Lock, Stock & Barrel

Alumni are invited to join Millikin School of Music faculty in an afternoon jam session at our favorite watering hole.

Music Ed Mixer
An afternon of fun, food and fellowship for the whole family! Celebrate the Millikin Music Education program with alumni, students, faculty and family as we share stories, enjoy light refreshments and join in on some joyful folk dancing!
4:30pm
Perkinson

Alumni Band
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
6pm rehearsal, 7:30 performance with the Millikin Wind Ensemble
Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Band alums will join us !

10/01/2026

Last Saturday was Fall Family weekend at Millikin!
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Artists in order of appearance:
Jay Da Panthera
Molly
L3NNON 🎵
Karleigh
Nia Nelms
Ryleigh Van Doren
Abby Ray
Cameron Gouard
stela hydën
🦋abi jean🦋
LOPSIDED
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Band players:
Zander Shaw
Tripp Pelichoff
Taten ludwig
Lucas
Cameron Gouard
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09/26/2026

Our very own, Dr. Katherine Leo, will present "Original, Common, or Commonplace? Forensic Analysis and the Scope of Music Copyright" for the Michigan State University College of Music on October 5. Cheers!

The School of Music is honored to welcome this newest addition to the Patricia J. Swan Lobby from artist Patricia Dunn-W...
09/21/2026

The School of Music is honored to welcome this newest addition to the Patricia J. Swan Lobby from artist Patricia Dunn-Walker entitled, Water Carrier (acrylic and collage on canvas). This work emanated from a Legacy grant supporting a Female Heroes Series sponsored by the History Center of Olmstead County and was recently exhibited at the Civic Theatre in Rochester, MN.

09/21/2026

That's a wrap on vocal fest! So excited to host the next generation of talented vocalists.

Pastels and Panache: Colorful French Works for Double Reeds & PianoNEW DATE — Sunday, March 14, 2027 4 p.m. Kaeuper Hall...
09/18/2026

Pastels and Panache: Colorful French Works for Double Reeds & Piano

NEW DATE — Sunday, March 14, 2027 4 p.m. Kaeuper Hall

Claire Taylor (bassoon), Evan Tammen (oboe) & Pei-I Wang (piano)

A delightful program of chamber winds featuring works by Poulenc, Jolivet, and more!

Please note: This performance has been rescheduled from September 27, 2026 to March 14, 2027.

Don't miss this!
09/08/2026

Don't miss this!

Dr. Aaron Villarreal will give a recital at 2pm on Sunday, July 26th at First United Methodist Church in downtown Decatu...
07/08/2026

Dr. Aaron Villarreal will give a recital at 2pm on Sunday, July 26th at First United Methodist Church in downtown Decatur. Hope you can attend!

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1184 S Main Street
Decatur, IL
62522

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