April 23, 2026
- Guest Recital: The McCain Duo - Artina McCain, piano and Martin McCain, bass trombone
- Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Location: COFAC Recital Hall
- Description: This performance is free and open to the public.
PROGRAM
Gangbusters - James Kazik
Romance - Carl Maria von Weber/arr. Martin McCain
Pure Imagination - arr. Marcus Wilcher
Three Preludes - George Gershwin/arr. Ralph Sauer
Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
Andante con moto
Agitato
Tango Nuevo - David F. Wilborn
Boogie - David F. Wilborn
Known for their fusion of classical, jazz and gospel programming, the McCain Duo (Artina and Martin) present concerts with a surprising depth of emotional contrasts. Audiences describe their performances as “breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and invigorating.” Their marriage and musical collaboration create an intimate range of tone colors and imaginative storytelling.
The McCain Duo are champions of building personal connections with composers to create a larger repertoire. Their award-winning albums Renew, Shades and Trombone Czar feature commissioned works and were each honored with Global Music Awards.
The duo has performed throughout Asia, Europe and Canada. US highlights include performances at the Gateways Music Festival (NY), the International Trombone Festival, The Great American Brass Band Festival (KY) and most recently the Conference Artists at the Music Teachers National Association Convention. Their concerts and recordings have been broadcast on NPR’s Performance Today, CKWR Toronto, Hong Kong Radio Television 4 and KMFA Classical Austin.
In addition to their performing careers, the McCain Duo created professional development programming for emerging artists. Their social media video series “Elevate with the McCain Duo” reached thousands of viewers covering topics ranging from personal goal setting to auditions and expanded career options for musicians. They have presented clinics on arts entrepreneurship at Indiana University, Cleveland Institute of Music, University of Michigan and University of Southern California and others.
Dr. Artina McCain is Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of the Keyboard Area at the University of Memphis. Dr. Martin McCain is Professor of Trombone at the University of Memphis. For more information, please visit www.mccainduo.com and follow @mccainduo.
- Related Web Site: THE MCCAIN DUO
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
