Concerts & Events

Oct 4, 2025 7:30pm

Rufus Reid

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Oct 11, 2025 7:30pm

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Galvin Recital Hall

Oct 13, 2025 7:00pm

Stanford Olsen Vocal Master Class

Galvin Recital Hall

Oct 18, 2025 7:30pm

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Oct 23, 2025 6:00pm

K. Dawn Grapes Lecture

Vail Chapel

Oct 25, 2025 7:30pm

Paul O’Dette, lute with Aaron Sheehan, tenor

Galvin Recital Hall

Oct 26, 2025 10:00am

Paul O’Dette and Aaron Sheehan Master Class

Regenstein Master Class Room

Upcoming Events

Sep 26, 2025 7:30pm

Beethoven: The Young Genius

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Sep 28, 2025 7:30pm

Stephen Alltop and Michele Benuzzi, harpsichord

Galvin Recital Hall

Oct 4, 2025 7:30pm

Rufus Reid

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

The Ryan Center for the Musical Arts sits at the southeast corner of campus, adjacent to the Bienen School's other music facilities.

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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Named one of the most impressive performance spaces in Chicago, the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall features excellent acoustics and views.

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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Opened in 2015, the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts features three state-of-the-art performances venues.

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Bienen News

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Collaborative piano degree returns to Bienen

The Bienen School announces the return of its Master of Music degree in collaborative piano.

Bienen alum nominated for Emmy

Alumnus Zach Robinson ’12 has received an Emmy nomination for outstanding music composition for a series (original dramatic score) for Cobra Kai.

Uniting Sax Styles

The Bienen School’s classical and jazz saxophone students came together for a first-of-its-kind collaboration last fall, offering students in both disciplines the opportunity to experiment with different musical styles.

AI and Music: The Social and the Analytical

How is artificial intelligence affecting the liberal arts and humanities? Associate professor of music theory and cognition Daniel Shanahan shares insights.

Alumnus Derek Hartman wins Beethoven Competition

Pianist and Bienen School of Music alumnus Derek Hartman ’19 has won first prize in the 17th International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna.

Bienen School announces 2025-2026 subscription series

The Bienen School announces its four guest artist subscription series and jazz guest artist concerts for the 2025-26 concert season.

Davee Media Library

Beethoven - Mass in C Major, Op. 86

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra with combined choirs

Maslanka - Symphony No. 4

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

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