Student Life

Open To All Majors

ISU Photography Club

Website: https://ilstuphotoclub.weebly.com/
Facebook: Illinois State Photography Club
Twitter: @isuphotography
Email: ilstuphotoclub@gmail.com

Members expand their knowledge of photography through various activities such as guest artists, visiting galleries and exhibitions, and participating in group shooting trips.

Majors Only

Design Streak Studio

Website: Official Website 
Email: ashekar@IllinoisState.edu

Design Streak Studio, established in 1981, is a pre-professional graphic design studio providing creative services to businesses, non-for-profit organizations, and institutions in Central Illinois. Our design services include branding and identity, books, invitations, posters, and websites.

Design Streak provides a capstone experience to prepare students for professional practice. The studio is operated by senior graphic design students who are selected after a rigorous portfolio review, and art directed by Archana Shekara, Associate Professor of Graphic Design. The studio strives to facilitate an active learning environment promoting student discovery and experimentation, and student engagement through experiential and service learning.

Gather Glass Club

Facebook: Gather Glass Club
Email: akmcdow@IllinoisState.edu

This student community inspired by glass organizes sales, visiting artists, studio and museum visits, and educates about the art and business side of glass.

Illinois State University NAEA Chapter

Website: http://isunaea.weebly.com/

Art Teacher Education Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the National Art Education Association Student Chapter. Students gain valuable insight on professional development with in the field of art education as well as opportunities to teach, assist, and fundraise for the chapter. NAEA sponsors a poster sale every year in addition to leading art activities at events in the community such as Sweet Corn Festival, LeRoy Arts Festival, and Buddy Walk. Many members of NAEA gain some of their first teaching experiences through the Student Chapter; these experiences provided by the chapter dual as professional development credits within art teacher education classes.

Student Independence League in the Ceramic Arts (SILICA)

Facebook: ISU SILICA
Email: gbarrec@IllinoisState.edu

This organization promotes the work of ceramic arts through art fairs and sales.

Open To All Majors

Black Actors League

Facebook: Illinois State University Black Actors League
Email: dlstew2@ilstu.edu

Black Actors League (BAL) has the purpose to educate, enlighten and entertain the students of Illinois State University and members of the Bloomington-Normal community through performance of the works of African-American playwrights.

FreeStage

Website: https://www.freestage.org/
Facebook: Freestage
Email: aharde2@ilstu.edu, siford@ilstu.edu

FreeStage, a vital ISU registered student organization for 40 years, promotes artistic growth and development of ISU students by providing an opportunity to direct, act and design plays and musicals. Experimental and original works are also encouraged. Each semester culminates with the production of the ever-popular student-directed FreeStage Festival, which includes as many as a dozen productions presented in repertory throughout the week. FreeStage also supports theatrical workshops, field trips, special events, guest artists and staged readings.

Improv Mafia

Facebook: Improv Mafia
Twitter: @isuimprovmafia
Instagram: @improvmafia
Email: isuimprovmafia@gmail.com

Through the art of improvisation, students perform weekly shows, lead training workshops, compete nationally, and develop new forms of Improvisation.

Latin American Theatre Association

Facebook: Latin American Theatre Association at Illinois State University 
Email: LatinAmericanTheatre@gmail.com

This organization will increase awareness of and provide opportunities for students to explore theatre performances written by Latin Americans and that address the Latin American viewpoint.

The Normal Humor

Facebook: The Normal Humor
Twitter: @TheNormalHumor
Email: jrvand1@ilstu.edu

This studio-based group teaches certain forms of comedy and works together in the sessions to create and understand the craft. There is a comedy sketch show put on every semester.

SOTD Marketing Team

Email: sotdmarketingteam@gmail.com

On the SOTD Marketing Team students brand together to create fun and innovative ways to market and promote the School of Theatre and Dance's main stage productions.

ISTOP: Illinois State Theatre Outreach Program

Facebook: Illinois State Theatre Outreach Program (ISTOP)
Twitter: @ISTOP_ilstu
Instagram: @Istop_ilstu
Email: sotistop@gmail.com

Illinois State Theatre Outreach Program (ISTOP) allows all students to use theatre as a vessel to raise awareness on important social issues and effect change within our community.

Theatre of Ted

Facebook:  TheatreOfTed
Twitter: @TheatreOfTed
Instagram: @theatreofted
Email: theatre.ted@gmail.com

With the motto of "Dare to Suck," students have the opportunity to express themselves, through music, poetry and any way they choose.

Open To All Majors

Dance Association

Facebook: Dance Association 
Email: acrice2@IllinoisState.edu

This organization promotes continuous development of dance interests and knowledge. Providing exposure to dance within our community, and promoting collaboration between performing arts organizations on campus.

Illinois State Dance Theatre (ISDT)

Email: ssemoni@IllinoisState.edu
Phone: (309) 438-8021

Illinois State Dance Theatre is the pre-professional concert dance company organized through the School of Theatre and Dance. Their mission is to provide students with professional-level dance performance experience and the opportunity to work in a company atmosphere.

Dance Theatre holds open auditions during the first week of classes in both the fall and spring semesters. Company members are involved in two productions showcased in the Center for the Performing Arts, in addition to other local and regional performance opportunities. Those selected for Dance Theatre are required to enroll in at least one dance technique course in addition to attending the weekly Company Class, held each Friday.

Open To All Majors

Crescendo

Facebook: Crescendo Music Therapy RSO
Email: crescendoisu@gmail.com

An organization dedicated to music therapy advocacy and the professional development of its members.

Deck Records

Facebook: Deck Records
Email: recordsdeck@gmail.com

Deck records is a student-run record label at Illinois State University, exposing students to hands-on experience in the world of record labels and studio recording. Not only do we provide opportunities for aspiring musicians to grow and develop their talent; we also enable students to experience the process of producing music and hosting events. However, the fun doesn’t stop there! Our organization also incorporates visual arts through the use of photography, graphic design, and much more. We are not just a university organization, we are a community of like-minded individuals interested in the various components that take part in the music industry.

Music Business Organization

Facebook: ISU Music Business Organization
Twitter: @ilstu_mbo
Instagram: ilstu_mbo
Email: ilstumbo@gmail.com

This organization promotes the Bloomington-Normal music scene and provides students the opportunity to gain experience in the business of music.

Majors Only

American Choral Director's Association

Website: Facebook
Email: clarios@IllinoisState.edu

The mission of the American Choral Director's Association (ACDA) is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.

American String Teacher's Association

Website: Official Website
Email: isuastachapter@gmail.com

Membership in this student chapter adds strength through unity in order to become a strong voice for string music education.

Music Teachers National Association Collegiate

Website: Facebook
Email: isumtna@gmail.com

This organization promotes educational, musical, social, and professional experiences that enhance musical growth among its members.

National Association for Music Education

Website: Facebook
Email: redbirdmusicconservatory@gmail.com

This organization provides future music educators professional credibility and insight into the professional world through professional contacts, educational opportunities and leadership development.

National Band Association

Website: None
Email: ajpanta@IllinoisState.edu

This organization aims to inspire and prepare future band directors by promoting good bands and good band repertoire through a collaborative and service-oriented approach.

Majors Only

Delta Omicron

Websites: Facebook
Twitter
Official Website
Email: do.omega.IllinoisState@gmail.com

An international co-ed professional music fraternity dedicated to service, the School of Music, and the community.

Phi Mu Alpha

Websites: Facebook
Official Website
Email: nuomicron.sinfonia@IllinoisState.edu

This organization is dedicated to the advancement of music in America through fraternal brotherhood and loyalty to the Alma Mater.

Sigma Alpha Iota

Website: Facebook
Email: mzurows@IllinoisState.edu

This international music fraternity for women upholds the highest standards of music and is committed to furthering the development of music in America.

Tau Beta Sigma

Website: Facebook
Email: mrmill2@IllinoisState.edu

This service and leadership recognition society aims to assist the director in developing leadership and enthusiasm needed to be in band.

Open To All Majors

Acafellaz

Websites: Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Email: acafellaz@gmail.com

Illinois State Univeristy's premier all men's acapella group. 

Capoiera Club

Websites: Facebook
Twitter
Email: jdlewis@IllinoisState.edu

Exploring the elements of Capoeira, an African-Brazilian art form, members learn the elements of dance, fight, acrobatics, and music through weekly movement and music classes.

Clef Hangers

Websites: Facebook
Email: IllinoisStateclefhangers@gmail.com

The first mixed A Cappella group at ISU is composed of 13 singers that sing and perform all different styles of music.

Interdenominational Youth Choir

Websites: Facebook
Twitter
Email: cisteve@IllinoisState.edu

This organization celebrates and worships through song and provides students with an opportunity to meet new people, develop new talents, broaden their interests, and constructively volunteer their leisure time.

On The Brink of Normal

Websites: Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Official Website
Email: otbon13@gmail.com

This organization performs and promotes acapella jazz music.

Orchestra Club

Website: None
Email: pmschue@IllinoisState.edu

This organization promotes orchestral music to Illinois State University and the community.

Redbird Ringers

Website: Facebook
Email: isuhandbells@gmail.com

This majorette/dance team allows members to express their school pride at student organization and campus events.

Secondary Dominance

Websites: Facebook
YouTube
Official Website
Email: amblake@IllinoisState.edu

Secondary Dominance is a student-run female acapella ensemble established in 2004. They perform all kinds of music, from Broadway to pop!

Vocal Movement Show Choir Ensemble

Website: None
Email: maherme@IllinoisState.edu

This organization will enhance the performance experience socially, technically and musically.

Majors Only

Classical Guitar Society

Website: Facebook Group
Email: N/A

This organization is devoted to bringing further interest in classical guitarby exposing students to a variety of ideas and perspectives from both professional musicians and their peers.

Saxophone Society

Website: Facebook Group
Email: N/A

This organization provides opportunities to further the education of saxophone students in the areas of knowledge, performance and service to the saxophone community."

Open To All Majors

Arts Technology Animation Connection

Websites: Facebook
Email: zbakare@IllinoisState.edu

Students looking to utilize current skills in animation and are interested in drawing, writing/ storytelling, illustration, graphic design, film, voice acting, dancing, marketing, and comedy or versed in genres.