Study Abroad: UChicago Presents celebrates 80 seasons of extraordinary music

Since the origin of UChicago Presents, it has brought boundary-pushing classical performers to the campus of the University of Chicago. The musical series expanded in recent years to feature jazz and musical traditions from around the globe—including China, Korea, India, Iraq, Puerto Rico, Georgia, and other countries.

“UChicago Presents has always been an innovative voice. It’s unique in terms of its breadth—showcasing chamber music, early music, world music, jazz and contemporary music," said Executive Director Sarah Curran. 

The event has also highlighted virtuosos from within the University’s Music Department through the SOUND/SITES series which offered the opportunity to the audiences to discuss music with UChicago faculty and experience lively and virtuosic musical performances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Currently, Thomas’ Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition presents many debut performances of contemporary compositions annually in partnership with UChicago Presents. It offers a significant platform for students and established contemporary composers to discuss their work and present the workshop.

UChicago Presents: Exciting performances lined up

The exciting array of performances across genres is available here on:

• April 19: Composer and pianist Myra Melford’s jazz supergroup, Fire and Water Quintet, featuring Tomeka Reid (cello), Ingrid Laubrock (saxophone), Mary Halvorson (guitar), and Lesley Mok (drums), plays a concert inspired by Gaeta Set by American visual artist, Cy Twombly.
• April 26: Isidore Quartet, created by four string players at the Juilliard School. The event will bring a fresh approach to classical works in a century-spanning program with music by Mendelssohn, Britten, and Wijeratne.
• May 17: UChicago’s resident new music ensemble the Grossman Ensemble, presents new compositions exploring relationships, textures, and electroacoustic elements in World Premieres III.

University of Chicago: International Admission Deadline is Nov 1

The application due date for Early Decision I is November 1. UChicago accepts the Coalition Application or Common Application. The university treats both applications equally in the admission process. Questions about technical matters related to using one of the consortium applications will be directed to students that include Extracurricular Activities in which the students talk about anything in which they spend time outside the class. There is a personal statement which provides a chance to present yourself and your ideas in your own words. There is no application fee for students applying for need-based financial aid. For students not applying for need-based financial aid, the application fee is $75 and can be submitted through the Coalition or Common Application.

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