SIU School of Music Students to Perform Spring Concert

Free public concert to feature performances by seven students and faculty member

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:06pm

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Students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's School of Music will perform a Spring Concert program on Thursday, April 7 at 5 p.m. in the Morris Library's third-floor rotunda. The free, public concert will feature performances by seven students and associate professor of practice in collaborative piano, Anthony Gray.

Why it matters

The Spring Concert provides an opportunity for SIU music students to showcase their talents and gain valuable performance experience in front of the local community. It also highlights the strength of the university's music program and its commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians.

The details

The concert program will include performances by students Angelo Tavares (viola), Mika Rabago (clarinet), Esther Tang (collaborative piano), Clayton Bridgeman (viola), Max Sawyer (alto saxophone), Keaton Jones (percussion), and Skylar Etherington (marimba). They will perform works by composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Igor Stravinsky, Rebecca Clarke, and Paul Creston.

  • The Spring Concert will take place on Thursday, April 7, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music

The School of Music at Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in music performance, music education, and music theory/composition.

Anthony Gray

Associate professor of practice in collaborative piano at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's School of Music.

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What they’re saying

“The Spring Concert provides an excellent opportunity for our music students to showcase their talents and gain valuable performance experience.”

— Anthony Gray, Associate Professor of Practice in Collaborative Piano

What’s next

The School of Music at SIU Carbondale will host additional public performances and recitals throughout the spring semester, culminating in the annual Commencement Concert on May 11, 2026.

The takeaway

The Spring Concert highlights the vibrant music community at SIU Carbondale, where students have the opportunity to hone their skills and share their passion for music with the local community.