2019-2020 Events
Jan 31, 2019
7-9 PM
IWU Jazz Festival All-Stars In Concert
Kicking off the 44th Annual IWU Jazz Festival, this all-star concert will showcase the festival's clinicians and guest artists playing the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This concert is free to attend and open to the public. Featuring: Glenn Wilson – saxophone Robert Sears – trumpet Tim Pitchford – trombone Chip Stephens – piano Jeff Halsey – bass Matt Endres – drums The IWU Jazz Festival is a non-competitive “comments-only” festival which has been celebrated for decades as the starting point of the jazz season for Illinois high school and junior high school jazz groups, including vocal ensembles. For more information on the festival please visit https://www.iwu.edu/music/events/jazz-festival.html
Normal Theater
209 W North St
Normal, IL 61761
Feb 02, 2019
9-11 PM
Jobim Tribute Band
Led by saxophonist Ben Nichols, the quintet will feature music written exclusively by Antonio Carlos Jobim!
Ben Nichols - Saxophone
Robert Sears - Trumpet
Kurt Reeder - Piano
Andrey Junca Goncalves - Bass
James Russell Sims - Drums
Fiesta Cafe
216 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Feb 09, 2019
9-11 PM
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
Come on out for an evening of good food and music! This seven-piece Latin Jazz ensemble, based in central Illinois, is run by Puerto Rican guitarist José Guzman. The ensemble plays music from Irakere, Ray Barreto, Timbalaye, Tito Puente, and more. The group performs the second Saturday of each month at Fiesta Café in Champaign, IL.
Fiesta Cafe
216 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Mar 09, 2019
9-11 PM
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
Come on out for an evening of good food and music! This seven-piece Latin Jazz ensemble, based in central Illinois, is run by Puerto Rican guitarist José Guzman. The ensemble plays music from Irakere, Ray Barreto, Timbalaye, Tito Puente, and more. The group performs the second Saturday of each month at Fiesta Café in Champaign, IL.
Fiesta Cafe
216 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Apr 02, 2019
12:00 PM
Robert Sears Recital at the University of Illinois Springfield
Apr 13, 2019
9-11 PM
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
Come on out for an evening of good food and music! This seven-piece Latin Jazz ensemble, based in central Illinois, is run by Puerto Rican guitarist José Guzman. The ensemble plays music from Irakere, Ray Barreto, Timbalaye, Tito Puente, and more. The group performs the second Saturday of each month at Fiesta Café in Champaign, IL.
Fiesta Cafe
216 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820
Apr 21, 2019
7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM
Sycamore Brass Quintet: Easter Services
1303 Lincolnshire Dr, Champaign, IL 61821
May 18, 2019
7:00 PM
Sycamore Brass Quintet: Chorale Concert
Jun 01, 2019
7:30-9:30 PM
Heartland Festival Orchestra: Triple Shot of Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 4, Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Piano Concert No. 1 by Tchaikovsky.
Five Points Washington
360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL
Jul 19, 2019
6-7 PM
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
Come on out for an evening of good food and music! This seven-piece Latin Jazz ensemble, based in central Illinois, is run by Puerto Rican guitarist José Guzman. The ensemble plays music from Irakere, Ray Barreto, Timbalaye, Tito Puente, and more. The group is performing at Friday Night Live in Downtown Champaign.
Aug 29, 2019
2 PM
Millikin University Faculty Sampler
I will be performing Herbert L. Clarke's "Maid of the Mist" with Dr. Tatiana Shustova.
Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center
1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522
Nov 23, 2019
8:30-11:30 PM
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
Come on out for an evening of good food and music! This seven-piece Latin Jazz ensemble, based in central Illinois, is run by Puerto Rican guitarist José Guzman. The ensemble plays music from Irakere, Ray Barreto, Timbalaye, Tito Puente, and more. The group is performing at Port Royal in Decatur, IL.
Dec 07, 2019
2 and 7:30 PM
Millikin University Vespers - Brass Ensemble w/ Choirs
Performance Info
Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Ticket Info
Single ticket prices: Adults- $12-16
Seniors (65+) and children's Tickets- $10 (available by phone or in person only)
Dec 08, 2019
2 and 7:30 PM
Millikin University Vespers - Brass Ensemble w/ Choirs
Performance Info
Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Ticket Info
Single ticket prices: Adults- $12-16
Seniors (65+) and children's Tickets- $10 (available by phone or in person only)
Dec 24, 2019
4:30 PM
Christmas Eve Service
Feb 7-8
Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Festival
45th Annual IWU Jazz Festival at IWU
Friday, February 7 & Saturday, February 8, 2020
Guest Artists/Clinicians:
Jim Masters- Trombone/Vocals (Ohio State University)
Sean Parsons – Piano (Ohio University & IWU Alum)
Matt Endres- Drums (University of Wisconsin)
Robert Sears – Trumpet (Millikin University & IWU)
Feb 11, 2020
9 AM - 4 PM
Brass Day at Millikin University
Brass Day is a comprehensive, one-day festival for intermediate to advanced brass players in grades 9-12.
Events for participants include breakout masterclasses with Millikin University Brass Faculty, participant Brass Ensemble rehearsals, jazz improvisation workshop, audio recording session at Millitrax Recording Studio, and performances by Millikin Brass Students and Faculty, and the Millikin Faculty Jazz Combo. Students will perform in the closing concert alongside Faculty in the participant Brass Day Brass Ensemble.
Music educators in attendance can receive professional development certificates in Brass Pedagogy, Jazz Improvisation and Audio Recording.
Millikin Brass Faculty
Robert Sears (trumpet), Steve Burian (horn), Dr. Gary Shaw (trombone) and Tim Schachtschneider (euphonium/tuba).
Feb 25, 2020
Bradley University Jazz Festival
I will be a guest clinician and adjudicator at Bradley University's Jazz Festival. More info to come. Stay tuned.
May 29, 2020
7:30-9:30 PM
Heartland Festival Orchestra: Really Russian
Revel in Russian romanticism with two of Rachmaninoff’s greatest works: the Symphonic Dances and the all-time-favorite, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, brilliantly interpreted by Eun Joo Chung, piano soloist.
Five Points Washington
360 N. Wilmor Rd., Washington, IL