Press Room

Facts About the Allerton Music Barn Festival

Presented by

University of Illinois School of Music

Location

Allerton Music Barn, Allerton Road, Monticello, Illinois
(for accurate directions, see Visiting Allerton)

Venue

A recently renovated, 40-foot high, 19th century Dutch hay barn, the Allerton Music Barn's accessible concert hall seats 175 people in an intimate setting with outstanding acoustics and original wooden beams.

Artists

World-renowned guest artists and Grammy-winning faculty from the UI School of Music perform in solo, cabaret, jazz, classical, and chamber concerts, including this year’s 2nd commissioned work for chamber orchestra and choir.

Schedule

Thu., Sept. 1, 8:00 pm

Fri., Sept. 2, 8:00 pm

Sat., Sept. 3, 8:00 pm

Sun., Sept. 4, 10:00 am

Sun., Sept. 4, 8:00 pm

Mon., Sept. 5, 8:00 pm

Food

Light gourmet fare and refreshments will be available for purchase one hour before each performance and during each intermission.

Dress

The Allerton Music Barn is well-ventilated, but not air conditioned. We recommend comfortable, casual-chic attire.

History

Now in its fifth year, the festival showcases outstanding music and sells out each season.

Artists and Performances

Music Barn events have included the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble, Grammy-winning Pacifica Quartet, internationally-acclaimed pianist Boris Berman, Piazzolla's tango opera "Maria de Buenos Aires" with pre-concert tango lesson, "Night in Vienna" classical chamber music, Veretzki Pass klezmer, the worldwide master of bandoneon, Peter Soave, Cabaret Night with Nathan and Julie Gunn, Ian Hobson and “Iberia”.

Sponsors

Our sponsors include the UI School of Music, UI Office of the Provost, UI Fine & Applied Arts, WILL-Illinois Public Media, UI Allerton Park & Retreat Center, WDWS, Lite Rock 97.5, WICD, Glenn and Krista Strauss, Wells Fargo.

About the School of Music

Under the guidance of Director Karl Kramer, the UI School of Music has expanded to more than 700 undergraduate and graduate students. It is committed to excellence in musical performance, research, composition, and teacher education as well as furthering diverse musical traditions in the university community and world. For more information, please see http://www.music.illinois.edu/.

Tickets

Single concert: $26 adult/$20 student/senior/performer
Weekend pass: $130 adult/$100 student/senior/performer
[6 concerts for the price of 5]

Buy Now

Tickets are available for purchase through the Krannert Center Ticket Office. To order tickets, please call 217/333-6280 or 800/KCPATIX (527-2849).