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About the Wheaton College Artist Series

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Elmer Iseler Singers
Elmer Iseler Singers 1982
A woman singing on stage
Leyontyne Price 1989
Four men playing percussion instruments
Nexus Percussion Ensemble 1995-96
An orchestra performing on stage
BBC Orchestra 2001-02
Ballet dancers dancing on stage
National Dance Theatre of Ukraine 2004-05
Chinese dancers dancing on stage
National Acrobats of China 2008-09

Welcome to the Wheaton College Artist Series!

For over 75 years, the Artist Series has brought the world’s finest live music and dance—from classical and jazz to folk traditions—to our community. Today, the Wheaton College Artist Series proudly stands as DuPage County’s longest-running classical concert series.

We’re committed to keeping the arts accessible, offering a variety of individual ticket options and Subscription Packages with significant savings and added perks. When you purchase a ticket to the Wheaton College Artist Series, you’re doing more than securing a memorable evening of music or dance—you’re also helping us reach students and families across DuPage County. Together, we’re investing in the cultural richness of our community.

 Your Access to World-renowned Artists

Artist Series evenings feature world-renowned performers sharing their celebrated talent in the Armerding Center for Music & The Arts, Concert Hall, a beautiful venue praised for its architectural elegance and superb acoustics.  Located in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton, Illinois, the Artist Series offers high-quality experiences close to home.

Tickets.wheaton.edu—Your Source for Arts Events Tickets, Subscriptions, and Savings

To purchase Artist Series tickets or explore other arts events that Wheaton College has to offer, visit tickets.wheaton.edu. Subscriptions to the Artist Series are also available and offer even greater value, with the deepest discounts, priority booking, and the option to retain your seat from season to season.

Thanks to Our Partners

A special thanks to our Partner in the Arts for their generous support.

If you or your business would like to become an Artist Series Partner in the Arts, please email artist.series@wheaton.edu or donate directly on our Donation Page.

History of the Artist Series

Artist Series Montage 1 Anderson, Ozawa, VanCliburn and Dame Myra Hess

Music has always been central to the Wheaton College community. The Wheaton College Artist Series began in 1950 with a performance by the Robert Shaw Chorale in Coray Alumni Gymnasium. Since then, the last seven decades have featured the world's best orchestras, choirs, string quartets, brass ensembles, dance companies, world music ensembles, and soloists to hundreds of thousands of appreciative concertgoers, including many of Wheaton College's undergraduate music majors who benefit from having these world-class artists here on campus.

The Artist Series regularly partners with local artists and ensembles, such as Camerata Chicago, Ballet 5:8, Black Oak Ensemble and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as well as local artists and student ensembles from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music.

"Thanks so much for your hard work and insight into preparing such an ongoing litany of Artist Series.  Your audiences are very appreciative, they are inspired, they are refreshed, they are educated, and they have an opportunity to experience a taste of heaven here on earth." – Jon Krier, a long-time subscriber.

Decades of Music-Making

Looking back over more than seven decades, it is amazing to see the variety, quality, and depth of the artists and performances. Take a walk down memory lane and see the artists who have performed on the Wheaton College Artist Series:

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