Performances
Performance, both as a soloist and as part of an ensemble, is at the core of the AU music minor. Throughout the academic year, you will have opportunities to participate, whether through performance or observation.
2026–2027 Music Events
Instrumental Ensembles Concert
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL
Reservations are not required for this free presentation.
Fall Choral Invitational Concert
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL
Reservations are not required for this free presentation.
Small Ensembles Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL
Reservations are not required for this free presentation.
“Winterfest: A Christmas Concert”
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL
Instrumental Concert
Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL
Reservations are not required for this free presentation.
Choral Concert
Thursday, March 18, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL
Reservations are not required for this free presentation.
Instrumental Concert
Wednesday, April 28, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL
Reservations are not required for this free presentation.
Spring Choral Concert
Saturday, May 1, 2027 | 7:30 p.m.
Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration | 1347 Prairie St. Aurora, IL
The final choral concert of the year features the artistry of the University Chorale and Aurora Singers as well as deserving soloists from the choral and piano program.
AU Concerts and Recitals
Discover your passion for music through performance. Not only do students partake in concert settings, but AU faculty are highly-trained professionals and accomplished performers themselves. Watch the videos of Chair and Marvel E. Davis Distinguished Professor of Music Cristian Pastorello, Adjunct Music Instructor Joyce Lawson, and the AU Chorale perform in concert.
