Eastern Illinois University School of Music

Name: Eastern Illinois University School of Music
Address: 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL, 61920, US
Telephone: (217) 581-3010
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We are dedicated to the advancement and elevation of the art of music. News and World Report and Newsweek.

The nationally-accredited Department of Music at Eastern Illinois University is dedicated to the advancement and elevation of the art of music. An innovative curriculum and our exceptional faculty and facilities combine to produce future teachers, performers, and audiences for the art of music. Our former students are now musical leaders in classrooms, teaching studios, and on stages in the state of Illinois, throughout the U.S, and, indeed, world-wide. As a result of its excellence in teaching, dedication to small class sizes, competitive tuition rates, and other factors, Eastern has been consistently ranked as one of the finest institutions in the nation by U.S. The nationally accredited Department of Music at Eastern takes pride in its tradition of providing exceptional training for music educators, performers, and composers. Our faculty is deeply committed to providing the utmost in personal attention throughout degree program of every student. As a result, we have an outstanding record for job placements, and our graduates are respected leaders in all fields of music.

10/31/2026

🐾 Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band LIVE! 🐾

Make plans to join us this Sunday, November 1st, for an afternoon of great music with the Panther Marching Band! 💙🩶

📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Dvorak Concert Hall

🎟️ Admission:
$10 General Admission
$5 Students

Come out and support our talented Panthers as they bring the excitement and energy of the marching band to Dvorak Concert Hall!

We hope to see you there! 💙🩶🐾

Eastern Illinois University Drumline
Eastern Illinois University

10/30/2026

🐾 NEW UNIFORMS, NEW LOOK, SAME PANTHER PRIDE! 🔵🩶🔵🩶

The new Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band uniforms have arrived, and we couldn't be more excited! PMB members will debut their new look on November 1, 2026 at Sunday's Concert in Dvorak Concert Hall at 4:00 pm. You can check out the program online here: http://online.anyflip.com/yfgsq/mtpc/

PMB member Claudia Coats and Drum Major Zack Parks were so excited about the new uniforms that they showed up bright and early at 8:00 AM to be among the first to get theirs! Now that's Panther Pride! 💙🩶

A special THANK YOU to the EIU President's Office for their generous support in making this purchase possible.

Eastern Illinois University Drumline
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association
Eastern Illinois University

10/29/2026

🎶🎺 Get Ready for a Night of Incredible Music! 🎺🎶

Join us TONIGHT for the EIU Trombone Choir Fall Concert! 🎵✨

Come experience the rich, powerful sounds of the trombone as EIU’s talented musicians take the stage for an evening of outstanding performances! Whether you’re a music enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out, this is a concert you won’t want to miss! 🎼

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 The Recital Hall | Doudna Fine Arts Center

🎶 Presented by the EIU School of Music

Bring your friends, enjoy some amazing live music, and support our talented EIU musicians! 💙

Eastern Illinois University

10/27/2026

🎶✨ TONIGHT AT DOUDNA! ✨🎶

Get ready for a night of music unlike anything you’ve heard before! 🎵

Join us as Eric Mandat takes the stage for an unforgettable performance blending the expressive sounds of the clarinet with the exciting world of electronics! 🎶🎼

📅 TONIGHT | Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 The Recital Hall | Doudna Fine Arts Center

🎶 Whether you’re a music lover or simply looking for something fun to do tonight, this is a performance you won’t want to miss!

✨ Make plans to join us for an incredible evening of live music!

Eastern Illinois University

10/26/2026

Have you been considering joining our EIU Music Education graduate degree program? If so, the month of November is a great time to apply, as the application fee will be waived!

10/23/2026

🎶 An Evening of Great Orchestral Music! 🎶

Join us TONIGHT for a concert by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro David Commanday!

Enjoy great orchestral works by Bach, Bruch, and Brahms, featuring solo performances by oboist Evan Tammen and concertmaster and solo violinist Dr. Ji Myung Kim. It promises to be a beautiful and memorable evening of music!

📅 Friday, October 23
🕢 7:30 p.m.
📍 Dvorak Concert Hall | Doudna Fine Arts Center

🎟️ Admission
• General Public: $15
• Seniors (62+) & University Employees: $10
• Students/Youth: $5

06/07/2026

We are sad to share the news of the passing of Joseph Martin, who taught in the music department from 1969-2011. While he was with us, he developed the Eastern Music Camps, taught saxophone and oboe, taught a variety of music courses, directed bands, and served as the Assistant Department Chair. He was a very important part of the developing music department at EIU and will always be remembered fondly. Our thoughts are with the Martin family and friends during this difficult time.

04/29/2026

Come experience some new works by our own EIU Students at the Composers' Forum! The concert will be tomorrow in the Recital Hall at 7:30 PM. Come hear a variety of musical styles and aesthetics, featuring acoustic and electronic works! 🎶🎹

04/23/2026

Experience Hawaiian Culture!

This week, we have the pleasure of hosting a wonderful group of band students from the Kamehameha Maui School District. Today, Thursday, April 23rd, at 3:45 pm in Doudna Fine Arts Center room 1550, the students will be presenting a session on Hawaiian music and dance. This is open to the public, and we'll provide ukuleles to play - no experience required. We hope to see you there!

Eastern Illinois University

04/22/2026

We have a jam packed weekend of events!

🎶Thursday April 23rd , the EIU Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Charleston Brass Ensemble will be performing their Spring Band Concert at 7:30 PM in the Dvorak Concert Hall.
🎶Friday April 24th, the EIU Wind Symphony and the Monticello High School Band will share the stage at 7:30 PM in the Dvorak Concert Hall. The EIU Wind Symphony will present a program of Russian composers and the Monticello band will perform a wide variety of 20th century band music.
🎶Saturday April 25th, the Eastern Symphony Orchestra will be performing alongside the EIU Choirs at 7:30 PM in the Dvorak Concert Hall. This concert will feature works by Claude Debussy, Jules Massenet, Georges Bizet, and Arvo Pärt.
🎟️Tickets can be purchased at the box office or at www.doudnatix.com🎟️

Address

600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL
61920

Telephone

(217) 581-3010

Website

http://www.eiu.edu/music

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