Benedictine University Music Department

Oboist Alicia Cordoba Tait will launch a series of free noon concerts Monday in the Krasa Center Fireside Lounge on the campus of Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle.

The public concerts are sponsored by the school's music department.

Other department events this year include:

• Oct. 29: Noon concert series continues featuring the Benedictine University Faculty Jazz Ensemble at the Krasa Fireside Lounge.

• Nov. 3-4: BU's Festival of the Arts at Benet Academy's St. Daniel Hall, 2200 Maple Ave., Lisle.

• Nov. 25: Noon concert series with a World Music Concert at Krasa Fireside Lounge.

• Dec. 2: "Lessons and Carols" featuring the Benedictine University Concert Choir, Concert Band and faculty at 7:30 p.m. at St. Procopius Abbey, 5601 College Road, Lisle.

• Dec. 8: New Horizons Band Holiday Concert at Benet Academy's St. Daniel Hall. Tickets are $4.

For details about upcoming concerts at Benedictine University, call the music department at (630) 829-6320.