Panel Discussion: "The Art & Impact of Terence Blanchard: A Conversation on Culture, Music, and Storytelling"

• Event Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 11:00 am–12:30 pm (CST)
• Location: Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL

• Talk

This panel discussion will feature the acclaimed composer, musician, and artist Terence Blanchard, with a special focus on the cultural and artistic significance of his opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones. The conversation will explore the intersection of music, storytelling, and social commentary in Blanchard’s work, offering students, faculty, and the broader community an opportunity to engage deeply with his creative process and artistic contributions.

Introduced by David Pierce, Illinois Soul/Illinois Public Media

Panelists: Jeff Magee, School of Music, Leon Lewis‐Nichol, Dr. Ollie Watts Davis, Black Chorus, School of Music

Terence Blanchard will perform Fire Shut Up in My Bones: Excerpts in Concert at Krannert Center on Thursday, February 27, at 7:30pm. More information and tickets can be found here.