DECATUR, Ill. — The Millikin University Percussion Ensembles present the 19th Annual Halloween Concert Series, October 29-30, 2025, in the haunted Albert Taylor Theatre on Millikin University’s campus. Tickets are on sale now at millikin.universitytickets.com.
An all-ages, family-friendly concert, complete with ghost stories, a costume contest, and prizes, invites guests to dress in Halloween costumes. The concert features spooky percussion music such as “Analog Horror” (world premiere) by student Colby Wygal, classic percussion works such as “Catching Shadows” by Ivan Trevino, and novelty pieces that entertain all audiences.
“For those who have not experienced a Percussion Ensemble performance, you are missing out on one of the finest music organizations on campus,” comments Millikin Coordinator of Percussion Dr. Jeremy Brunk. “Percussion is so much more than drums, and our Halloween concert sets the standard for an immersive experience into rhythm and beauty. And in this case, spooky season, as the ghost of the Rail Girl frequently makes an appearance at our Halloween concert.”
Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Millikin Percussive Arts Society Club to support students attending the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. The conference draws the greatest drummers, solo artists, orchestral musicians, teachers and percussion ensembles into one place for four days of concerts, clinics, paper presentations and student competitions.
Tickets are on sale now for the Millikin University Percussion Ensemble for October 29 at 7:30 p.m. and October 30 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at millikin.universitytickets.com. Discounts for seniors, children and Veterans are available by calling the Kirkland Fine Arts Center Box Office at 217-424-6318. Accommodations are also available.
About Albert Taylor Theatre and the Millikin University Percussion Ensemble
The 269-seat auditorium and theatre in Shilling Hall was built when Millikin University first opened in 1902. Renovations to the theatre were completed in 2006 and include handicapped-accessible and wheelchair-accessible seating. The Percussion Ensembles carry on a tradition of excellence in performance, recording, and commissioning concert repertoire for percussion. The group has premiered more than twenty new works, including four premieres at PASIC showcase concerts.
