EVANSTON—The School of Music has expanded its Internet webcast program this year to eight events, including both concerts and master classes. While two events (November 2, 23) are closed, two-way webcasts between Northwestern and another institution and not available to the public, the remaining six may be accessed via any computer (October 23, 26; February 12; April 7, 26; 1 tba). Highlighting the lineup is a master class with pianist Richard Goode, 2006 winner of the school’s Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance, a $50,000 prize given to a pianist of international stature. The six events open to the public may be accessed by visiting music.northwestern.edu or www.pickstaiger.org approximately ten minutes before each broadcast begins

2007-08 Northwestern University School of Music Internet Webcast Schedule

(All events are accessible to the public unless otherwise indicated.)

Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Adam Unsworth Ensemble
Live from Regenstein Recital Hall 
Adam Unsworth, horn
Les Thimmig, woodwinds
Tony Miceli, vibraphone
Brian Howell, bass
Tony Deangelis, drums
A former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, hornist Unsworth founded this ensemble to perform an eclectic mix of classical music and jazz.

Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Northwestern University Percussion Ensemble, Michael Burritt, Director
Live from Pick-Staiger
This ensemble is the winner of the 2007 Percussive Arts Society's International Percussion Ensemble Competition. 

Friday, November 2 at 10 a.m.  (not accessible to the public)

Bassoon master class with faculty member Christopher Millard
A two-way webcast between Northwestern University School of Music and the Ottawa Arts Centre, featuring students from both institutions.                                                        

Wednesday, January 23 at 3 p.m.  (not accessible to the public)

Horn master class with faculty member Gail Williams, and Eric Rolske, member of the New York Philharmonic
A two-way broadcast between Northwestern University School of Music and the Manhattan School of Music, featuring students from both institutions.

Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Joint concert with the Amsterdam Conservatory Brass Ensemble and the Northwestern Brass Ensemble
Live from Pick-Staiger

Week of April 7, time TBA

Master class with pianist Richard Goode
Live from Lutkin Recital Hall
Featuring students from the Northwestern Piano Program.

Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m. 

Children’s program Kids Fare with the Illinois Brass Band, Ryan Nelson, conductor
Live from Pick-Staiger

To be announced

Master class with Philippe Cuper, principal clarinet with the Paris Opera
Live from Pick-Staiger