In Tune
Among the busiest people at the Bienen School of Music are the keyboard maintenance staff, who use their specialized skills to oversee an impressive fleet of pianos.
50 Years of a Campus Icon
Since 1975, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall has functioned as both a classroom and a performance facility for the school’s ensembles, faculty, festivals, and guest artists.
Milan Master Class
Moyue Zhou ’22 MMus was selected as one of nine young conductors from across the world—and the only participant trained in the US—for the 2025 Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy in Milan.
Jinjoo Cho awarded Ver Steeg Fellowship
Associate professor of violin Jinjoo Cho has been awarded the Dorothy Ann and Clarence L. Ver Steeg Distinguished Research Fellowship Award from Northwestern.
Q&A with Caroline Davis
A New York–based saxophonist, composer, educator, and social justice advocate, Caroline Davis ’10 PhD has released nine albums as a leader and is the recipient of numerous awards, including a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Two Bienen students selected for Bowers Program
Two doctoral students from the Bienen School have been selected for the prestigious Bowers Program of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
Music and AI certificate now offered at Northwestern
A new certificate program at Northwestern University aims to equip students to be critical users and thoughtful designers of AI technologies in music.
Emil J. Kang to address Bienen School Class of 2026
Emil J. Kang will present the keynote address at the Bienen School of Music's 2026 convocation ceremony.
John Corigliano awarded 2026 Nemmers Prize in Music Composition
The Bienen School has awarded American composer John Corigliano the 2026 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition.
Jazz takes center stage at Northwestern this April
This April, as the nation celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month, the timeless sound of jazz takes center stage at Northwestern.
Michael Parker appointed Director of Athletic Bands at Northwestern
Michael Parker has been appointed Director of Athletic Bands at Northwestern University.
Spring guitar series spans centuries, styles and global voices
This spring, the Bienen School of Music invites audiences on a rich, time-traveling journey through the artistry and evolution of the classical guitar.