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The beautiful, melodic sounds of the Native American flute will blend with various instruments and musical genres to create a one-of-a-kind concert, featuring Mark Holland and Autumn’s Child, presented by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Arts & Issues and the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability. 

The award-winning Holland and his ensemble, Autumn’s Child, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability (the Dome) on the SIUE campus. The concert will feature the Native American flute along with piano, guitar, bass, cello and percussion. 

Holland is considered one of the best performers in the world today on his instrument of choice, the Native American flute. The musical style of Holland and his ensemble has been described as a hybrid of world, jazz, classical and folk styles known as “global chamber music.” 

“I presented Mark Holland and Autumn’s Child in the 2009-2010 season, and he was very well received,” said Grant Andree, Arts & Issues director. “I thought he would be the perfect performer for this first concert for us in the dome, and I thought it was about time to bring Mark Holland back.” 

Holland started Autumn’s Child in 1995 and has released more than 20 CDs on his own label. He tours regularly throughout the country sharing his unique and skillful “playing from the heart” presentation. 

Seating is limited. For tickets, visit the Morris University Center Welcome Desk, visit artsandissues.com or call 1-866-698-4253.

The Arts & Issues series brings artistic excellence to the SIUE campus through an eclectic blend of speakers and performers. For more than 31 years, SIUE’s Arts & Issues series has showcased some of the world’s finest artists. Each season, thought-provoking speakers inspire people of all ages and backgrounds. Thanks to the underwriting of SIUE, corporations, foundations and individual donors, tickets are often discounted as much as 50 percent.  

Arts & Issues is tied to the academic mission of the University and offers unique opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the community, to engage with performers and speakers through master classes and special sessions. 

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Mark Holland is considered one of the best performers in the world today on his instrument of choice, the Native American flute.