The IWU Orchestra rehearses and performs in the Phillippe Performing Arts Center. This architectural award-winning facility was opened in the summer of 1996. The IWU Orchestra performs a wide range of literature, from Baroque to 20th Century, from standard works of the orchestral repertoire to newer arrangements and transcriptions. Concerts for the Orchestra are presented on the University campus each semester. To encourage the participation of excellent students from a variety of academic disciplines, Orchestra performances are arranged to minimize class conflicts.
Scholarships are available to students majoring in Music.
For more information on Music scholarships or to schedule an audition, contact Dr. Maria Maples. In addition to Music scholarships, University Orchestra service grant money is available to qualified instrumentalists, regardless of major field of study. The IWU Orchestra is open to any qualified University student or member of the community. The Orchestra rehearses on Monday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm in Room 150 of the Phillipe Performing Arts Center. University instruments are available for member use at no cost, and practice facilities are available in the Performing Arts Center.