Illinois Summer Youth Music

Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) provides instruction for over 1,000 student musicians annually. Held on the campus of the University of Illinois since 1949!

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Conducting our Sr. Chorus for the 2025 session is Ben Luginbuhl! Ben Luginbuhl is currently in his 27th year of teaching vocal music at Normal Community High School.

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Up next, directing our Jr. Choir for the 2025 session is Julia Beer! Ms. Beer has taught high school and junior high choir since 1992 and currently directs the choir at George L. Evans Junior High. Read more about our faculty by clicking the link below!

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Conducting our Orange Jr. Band is Rachel Maxwell!

Rachel Maxwell currently serves as the Director of Bands at Traughber Junior High School in Oswego, IL. Mrs. Maxwell has taught music for 32 years, in the West Aurora School District and currently in the Oswego School District

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Conducting our Blue Jr. Band is Moulee Gupta! Mrs. Gupta currently serves as one of the band directors at Carl Sandburg Middle School in Mundelein, IL.

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We are excited to have Spencer Hile serving as Director of the 2025 ISYM Harding Senior Band with Jaquan Wiley serving as assistant for this ensemble!

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Moving on to Bands, we are excited to have Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds serving as Director of the 2025 ISYM Sousa Senior Band with Nate Maher (MM'24) serving as assistant for this ensemble!

Read more about our faculty by clicking the link below!

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🚨2025 Jazz Faculty 🚨

Saxophone - Dr. Robert Brooks
Saxophone - Dr. Reginald Lewis
Saxophone - Stefan Loest
Trumpet - Dr. Ansyn Banks
Trombone - Rich Dole
Piano - Leon Lewis-Nichol
Bass/Guitar - Larry Gray
Bass - Dr. Emma Taylor
Drums - Dr. Max Osawa

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Conducting the 2025 ISYM Junior Orchestra is Tamra Gingold! For more information on Ms. Gingold, check out our website at https://t.co/W1YmohiUg6

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We are very excited to announce that Dr. Rebecca MacLeod, Daniel J. Perrino Endowed Chair in Music, will serve as the 2025 ISYM Senior Orchestra conductor with April Whyte and Angie Duenas serving as assistants! You can find more information at https://t.co/W1YmohiUg6

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Are you a school nurse on summer break or a traveling nurse between assignments? 🩺 Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) is hiring a nurse for July 6–18, 2025! To apply or learn more, contact: Terri Daniels, [email protected]

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Are you a K–12 educator looking for a fun summer opportunity?️ 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

ISYM is seeking professional educators to supervise and mentor talented students in grades 6–12 at a fun-filled summer music program. Contact us to spend two music-filled weeks with a competitive salary!

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📢Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) is Hiring a Nurse for its 2025 camp!

The position runs from July 6-18, 2025, and includes housing, meals, parking, and salary. For more information, please contact [email protected].

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2025 Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉 After an incredible summer last year, we're thrilled to announce our return with two amazing sessions: July 6–11, 2025 and July 13–18, 2025.

Register today and secure your spot! https://t.co/DakRfCSEEi

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Illinois Sings Registration Open! 🎶 We’re excited to welcome full choirs and individual singers, along with their teachers, to join us on Feb 15, for a day full of enriching clinics designed for both students and educators.

More Info: https://t.co/IF9YWpPUr8

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A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and donated at yesterday's carol concert! You made it a truly joyful and memorable evening! We’re still collecting toys at the North entrance of the Music Building (W Oregon St. side) through 6 PM all this week. 💙🧡🧸

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Celebrate the season with us this Sunday in Foellinger Great Hall for the 2024 Carol Concert. 🎄 Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful holiday music and spread joy by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Your donation will help make a child’s holiday season brighter!

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We had a great crowd at the first Classical Kids Concert in October! We’re excited for the second concert on Sat, Nov 9 from 11 - 11:30 am at Lewis Auditorium. Presented in partnership with the Urbana Free Library, join us for another lively, family-friendly performance!

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Registration for Bass Day is open! Join Illinois bass faculty Prof. Larry Gray and Kris Saebo for a one-day intensive seminar. This FREE event is open to all high school and college bassists, whether you're into jazz or classical bass.

Full schedule: https://t.co/67TZibbbLf

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Double Reed Day is coming! Join us on Sat, Oct 5 for a one-day immersive experience designed for oboists and bassoonists of all skill levels—from high school students to professionals! 🎶

Explore the full schedule and register today: https://t.co/UNROM1OQ4w

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ISYM Jazz Camp is in full swing!! 😉😎

We are so excited to work with such talented and enthusiastic students this year!