Concert Program
Student Recital Series
Joseph Messina, Senior Drum Set Recital
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
5 pm
Recital Hall
Accompanists
Jack McGreevy, electric guitar
Sam Rodriguez, upright bass
Concert Program
Program
| Remember | Irving Berlin (1888-1989) |
| In a Sentimental Mood | Duke Ellington (1899-1974) |
| Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise | Sigmund Romberg (1887-1951) |
| Cherokee | Ray Noble (1903-1978) |
| Ornithology | Charlie Parker (1920-1955) and Benny Harris (1908-1975) |
| Midnight Mood | Josef Zawinul (1932-2007) |
| Oleo | Sonny Rollins (b. 1930) |
This performance is given in partial fulfullment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree.
Tickets
Tickets for School of Music concerts are available online only. There are prices for adults, seniors, faculty and staff and non-NIU students. NIU students are admitted free of charge to all performances with pre-reserved tickets. Most recitals are not ticketed.
Livestream
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Upcoming Events
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