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09/07/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the 22nd Annual Bradley University Jazz Festival, featuring incredible guest artist Jeff Coffin!
A three-time Grammy Award winner and longtime member of the Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Coffin is one of the most exciting and innovative saxophonists performing today. We can’t wait to welcome him to Bradley!

Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Michel Student Center at Bradley University

The Bradley Jazz Festival is a completely educational, non-competitive festival designed to give young musicians an inspiring day of jazz, learning, and performance.
We have space for 16 high school jazz bands, and those slots can fill quickly!

Bring your band. Hear some great music. Work with outstanding clinicians. And experience Jeff Coffin LIVE at Bradley!
Learn more about Jeff:
www.jeffcoffin.com

High school band directors: the entry fee for the festival is 300.00. Register your jazz band here:

https://www.tfaforms.com/4635475

We can’t wait for another fantastic day of jazz at Bradley!

08/21/2026

Welcome back Braves! BAM wants to invite you to a fun back to school get together with games, snacks, and more! Join us on Monday, the 24th, at 5pm! Can’t wait to see you again :)

07/13/2026

Marcia Henry Liebenow has spent several weeks this summer as a violin faculty member at the Birch Creek Music Center in Door County, WI, along with several outstanding Bradley alums. In this picture are Katie Luker (MEI, '26), Julie Haring (BM, '16), Marcia Henry Liebenow, Xander Helvie (Music Business, '26), and Jenna Ferdon (BM, '13)

06/03/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come out and support Jake Thomas, a composition student and proud BAM member.

This is an ORIGINAL musical he is excited to show you all. You might see some other Bradley friends too!

Can’t wait to see you there!

05/07/2026

Last night, we celebrated our Summa Cum Laude music graduates at the Summa Dinner. Each student invited a faculty member that had an impact on their education here at Bradley.

They are:
Samantha Ramirez, with guest Dr. Mark De Zwaan
Bailey Gordon, with guest Dr. Monte Grise
Sarah Arseneau, with guest Dr. Todd Kelly
Katie Luker, with guest Mr. Carl Anderson

And, the keynote speaker at the event was our own Dr. Cory Boulton! It was a great night, and we were thrilled to honor these outstanding students who will soon be Bradley University graduates!

05/05/2026

The Presser Foundation established the Undergraduate Scholar Award to celebrate students, selected by music faculty, who have achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community.

We are pleased to announce that this year’s recipient is Patrick Sheeley. Patrick will soon be a graduate of Bradley University. Majoring in Music Business, Patrick has excelled in his studies and been a leader among his peers. An accomplished and versatile musician, Patrick has performed at Bradley University both as a pianist and singer, as a member of the Bradley Jazz Ensemble, the Bradley Chorale, Bradley Vocal Jazz, and as one of the original members of Kaboom Box. He also performs frequently in the community at churches, nursing homes, and regularly at Bay Leaf Restaurant.

Patrick has served as the President of the Bradley Ambassadors of Music, and was a winner of the Bradley Concerto-Aria Competition. He is currently in California as part of the Hollywood Semester, where he is interning at Producer Labs. He will graduate this month from Bradley Summa Cum Laude.

Please join us in offering our congratulations to the 2025-26 Presser Scholar, Patrick Sheeley.

05/03/2026

Loved the first session? Couldn’t make it? We are hosting another one! Join us on study day at 11AM for some more relaxation with Dr. Kim.

05/02/2026

BAM is proud to announce our new members! These 8 are a wonderful addition to our ambassador program. We can’t wait to see where their ideas lead us.

05/01/2026

Bradley Piano Studio is giving a spring recital on Sunday 5/3 and Monday 5/4 at 7:30pm in Dingeldine Music Center! FREE admission. Come support!

04/29/2026

Bradley Cello Studio is taking the stage TONIGHT at 7:30 pm!

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West Peoria, IL
61606

Website

https://www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/mus/

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