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Illinois Modern Ensemble

Illinois Modern Ensemble
Stephen Taylor and Carlos Carrillo, co-directors
MUSC 474
MWF 4:00-5:50 PM
114 Smith Memorial Hall

Illinois Modern Ensemble

The Illinois Modern Ensemble comprises students dedicated to the performance of contemporary and experimental music. Its repertoire in recent seasons includes works by leading figures such as Steve Reich, Georg Friedrich Haas, and Augusta Read Thomas, as well as a constant stream of new works by student, faculty and guest composers. The IME frequently collaborates with Illinois Lyric Theatre, and also presents the winners of the annual Salvatore Martirano Composition Award, an international contest that draws over 200 applications each year.

In 2018 the ensemble appeared on two recordings: Dmitri Tymoczko’s Fools and Angels (New Focus); and Erik Lund’s Dead Innocence: a contemplation of something serious (Centaur Records). In recent seasons the group has appeared at the University of Louisville, the Chicago Cultural Center, and the new-music Chicago club, Constellation.

Membership in this ensemble requires permission from both the applied studio teacher and conductor. If you are in interested in joining the ensemble, please write to Stephen Taylor (staylor7@illinois.edu) to schedule an audition.

Through interviews with five student composers and excerpts from rehearsals and performances, this video offers a glimpse into the collaborative work between music composition students and the Illinois Modern Ensemble, the University of Illinois' premier group dedicated to the performance of contemporary and experimental music. The Illinois Modern Ensemble serves as a vibrant platform for composition students to hear their works performed by skilled musicians in a professional setting, generating valuable feedback and real-world experience in composing for a contemporary ensemble. Whether you're considering studying composition at Illinois, or are simply curious about the process behind new music, this video offers a unique look behind the scenes.
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