Events
Solstice
Solstice
December 9, 2021, 7:30pm to December 11, 2021, 2:00pm
Virginia Rogers Theatre | $10
Free with Millikin Student ID
Thursday, December, 9, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December, 10, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 11, 2021 | 2:00 p.m.
The Light Side of Opera: Scenes from Popular Operettas
The Light Side of Opera: Scenes from Popular Operettas
December 10, 2021, 7:30pm
Albert Taylor Theatre | Free
Friday, December 10, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.
Millikin Opera Workshop explores lyrical lightheartedness, romancing, dancing, and the sentimentality of "schmaltz" in their fall scenes program of operetta favorites.
Collegiate Chorale Tour Finale
Collegiate Chorale Tour Finale
January 23, 2022, 7:30pm
Central Christian Church | Free-will offering will be taken
Come celebrate the conclusion of a four-day tour across the region.
Masterworks III: Pathétique
Masterworks III: Pathétique
February 5, 2022, 7:30pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center | $15-$25
Free with Millikin Student ID
Along with performances by the winners of Millikin's annual Concerto/Aria Competition, the MDSO will present Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 - an epic hero saga with many ups and downs, including the celebrated fanfare and festive third movement.
Valentine's Gala
Valentine's Gala
February 12, 2022, 6:00pm
Decatur Club | $40
Jazz Band I and Angel Spiccia return to the Decatur Club for an evening of foot-tapping instrumentals and romantic ballads. Doors open 6p.m.; dinner 6:45p.m.; music begins at 7:30p.m. For tickets/reservations calls 217.429.4200.
Facing Humanity: Masks of History & Culture
Facing Humanity: Masks of History & Culture
February 12, 2022, 7:30pm
Albert Taylor Theatre | Free
This exciting performance is a celebration of world cultures that allows audiences to experience the art of masked performance at its finest.
Synergy
Synergy
February 20, 2022, 4:00pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center | Free
This collaborative concert showcases the distinctiveness of Millikin's interdisciplinary alliances and features performances by the students and faculty across the College of Fine Arts.
Clue
Clue
February 24, 2022, 7:30pm to February 27, 2022, 2:00pm
Virginia Rogers Theatre | $15
Free with Millikin Student ID
Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Friday, February 25, 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Saturday, February 26, 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Sunday, February 27, 2022 | 2:00p.m.
Masterworks IV: American Soundscapes: Afro-American
Masterworks IV: American Soundscapes: Afro-American
March 5, 2022, 7:30pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center | $15-$25
Free with Millikin Student ID
Experience the power, splendor, and diversity of our nation's art music scene with a concert dedicated to great American composers. Award-winning pianist Clayton Stephenson will join the MDSO to present Concerto in One Movement by Florence Price.
MSWE IV: Community
MSWE IV: Community
March 6, 2022, 4:00pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center | Free
The MSWE and Normal West School Wind Ensemble combine for a powerful program exploring music's ability to transcend differences and unite people in the pursuit of the common good.
Millikin Men Celtic Salute
Millikin Men Celtic Salute
March 10, 2022, 6:00pm
Concert Location TBD | Free
6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
From ancient chants to pub songs, the Millikin Men will be joined by the University Choir in a rollicking concert of old and new Celtic music.
Vocal Jazz Showcase
Vocal Jazz Showcase
March 25, 2022, 7:00pm
Decatur Brew Works | Free
Millikin's award-winning vocal jazz ensembles take the stage for their annual spring performance.
Big Band Jazz Spring Concert
Big Band Jazz Spring Concert
April 1, 2022, 7:30pm
Decatur Club | Free
Millikin's jazz bands are featured in their annual spring performance. Doors open at 6:30p.m. for general seating; concessions will be available.
Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
April 7, 2022, 7:30pm to April 10, 2022, 2:00pm
Virginia Rogers Theatre | $15
Free with Millikin Student ID
Thursday, April 7, 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Friday, April 8. 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Saturday, April 9, 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Sunday, April 10, 2022 | 2:00p.m.
Masterworks V: Choral Portraits
Masterworks V: Choral Portraits
April 9, 2022, 7:30pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center | $15-$25
Free with Millikin Student ID
The Millikin Union of Choirs join the MDSO to conclude their season with Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and a performance of Ravel's impressionistic masterpiece, "Daphnis and Chloe".
Spring Guitar Ensemble Performance
Spring Guitar Ensemble Performance
April 13, 2022, 7:30pm
Kaeuper Hall | Free
The Guitar Ensemble concerts showcase Millikin's outstanding Electric and Classical Guitar ensembles in exciting programs featuring traditional and contemporary arrangements ranging from Baroque to jazz to rock.
Hollis Prize
Hollis Prize
April 23, 2022, 7:30pm
Kaeuper Hall | Free
The Hollis Prize commemorates its 20th anniversary with a gala event featuring competition performances from three student finalists that celebrate the conclusion of the Kaeuper Hall renovation "Kickstart Challenge".
Premieres
Premieres
April 24, 2022, 4:00pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center | Free
This program showcases the depth and breadth of contemporary percussion chamber music by featuring the genre's leading composers.
MSWE V: Our Planet
MSWE V: Our Planet
April 29, 2022, 7:30pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center | Free
We are privileged to exist on the only planet in the universe known to sustain life. This free concert celebrates Earth and its natural beauty while reminding us of our responsibility to care for it.
Mothers & Mentors Concert
Mothers & Mentors Concert
May 1, 2022, 2:00pm
Central Christian Church | Free
The Millikin Women's choir is joined by family and community members who have had a lasting influence on their lives forthis final concert of the season.
Spring Sing
Spring Sing
May 1, 2022, 6:00pm
Central Christian Church | Free
The final concert of the year will feature lighter fare performed by the Millikin Men, Collegiate Chorale and University Choir.
Violet
Violet
May 5, 2022, 7:30pm to May 8, 2022, 2:00pm
Virginia Rogers Theatre | $20
Free with Millikin Student ID
Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Friday, May 6, 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 7:30p.m.
Sunday, May 8, 2022 | 2:00p.m.
Jazz Bash
Jazz Bash
May 14, 2022, 2:00pm
Location TBA | FREE
Millikin jazz and commercial groups gather for one final performance featuring combos, vocal jazz, big bands, Electric Guitar Ensemble and Latin Jazz Project.