The University of Illinois School of Music

What a wonderful Commencement weekend! 🎓

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of our graduating musicians and grateful for the creativity, artistry, and passion you have shared with our community. We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you. 💙🧡

The countdown is on — just one week until the 2026 Illinois Commencement! 🎓

We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you. 💙🧡

Thinking about graduate study in the UK? 🇬🇧

Join the upcoming workshop on major UK awards, including the Rhodes, Marshall, and Gates Cambridge Scholarships!

In person: Thursday, May 7 at 1:30 PM in IUB 514
Online: Friday, May 15 at 11:00 AM

Learn more:
https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/42/1959394442.html

Wednesday Jazz night with the Larry Gray Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern! 🎶

Take a break during finals week and enjoy an evening of jazz, featuring Professor of Jazz Larry Gray on guitar & cello, with Emma Taylor on double bass and Jay Ferguson on drums.

Today, May 4th — Our Day of Online Giving for the School of Music!

Last year, we raised over $85K through our “March to May” May 4th fundraiser, and this year we hope to surpass that total.

Please consider directing people to our May 4th Giving website to support any School of Music fund. Push your projects and funds! Your connections can really help in urging support for all programs and funds.

Give here: https://payment.giving.illinois.edu/illinois-school-of-music-giving-days-2026

May the Fourth of Music be with You! 🎵

Illinois School of Music Giving Days 2026 Join me and make a gift celebrating Music at Illinois!