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The School of Music is one of the top institutions of its kind, offering unique opportunities for students to grow both as musicians and as valuable citizens of tomorrow. Maintaining and evolving these quality programs, however, depends on outside private and institutional funding. Contributions to the school make possible scholarships and fellowships, recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty, nurturing new programs, addressing equipment needs, and improving facilities.

A contribution to the School of Music may take many forms. For further information on any of the programs listed below, please contact Oliver Ionita, Director of Development for the School of Music, at 847-491-7154 or at oliver-ionita@northwestern.edu.

Annual Fund

Gifts to the annual fund are unrestricted and may be directed to the School of Music or to Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, which is a part of the school. By contributing to this fund, you are literally making a difference in the daily lives of music students by providing the flexibility to address the School's essential, day-to-day needs.

Donate to the School of Music's annual fund online. For information, please contact Oliver Ionita, Director of Development for the School of Music, at 847-491-7154 or at oliver-ionita@northwestern.edu.

Lutkin Society

Those contributing $1,000 or more become members of the Lutkin Society, which was founded in 2002 in honor of the school's first dean, Peter Christian Lutkin. Members receive invitations to special programs and events at the school in addition to recognition in concert programs and some school publications. 

Lutkin Society members are also included in the Northwestern University Leadership Circle, a newly formed University-wide giving society. The Leadership Circle brings together donors from across the University who annually support the school at the leadership level.

Lutkin Society giving levels are:

  • Founders’ Circle ($50,000 or more)
  • President’s Circle ($25,000 - 49,999)
  • Dean’s Circle ($10,000 - 24,999)
  • John Evans Circle ($5,000 - 9,999)
  • Fellow ($2,500 - 4,999)
  • Member ($1,000 - 2,499)

Gift Planning

There are many ways to make a planned gift, or bequest, to the School of Music, each of which provides distinct benefits. For further information, see Gift Planning at Northwestern University.

Corporate Fund

Our friends in the corporate community may underwrite a variety of projects, such as our children's series Kids Fare, a particular concert series, or single concert event. For further information, please contact Oliver Ionita, Director of Development for the School of Music, at 847-491-7154 or at oliver-ionita@northwestern.edu.

Scholarships, Awards, Prizes

Every year the School of Music is able to provide financial support for many students thanks to the generosity of donors who have established scholarship funds, awards, and prizes throughout the school's history. For information on establishing a Scholarship, Prize, or Award, please contact Oliver Ionita, Director of Development for the School of Music, at 847-491-7154 or at oliver-ionita@northwestern.edu.

What follows is a listing of current Scholarships, Awards, and Prizes available through the foresight and generosity of donors to the School of Music.

  • Carlyle Anderson Fellowship in Music
  • William Harrison Barnes Scholarship
  • John W. and Clara Beattie Memorial Scholarship
  • Carl Milton Beecher Scholarship
  • The Emily Boettcher (Charlotte) and Yule Bogue Endowed Scholarship
  • John Cacavas Chamber Music Award
  • Fanchen L. Campbell Scholarship
  • Lucy P. Cantrell Scholarship for Piano Students
  • Elizabeth Chinnock Scholarship
  • Grace Fox Congdon Scholarship
  • Corley Family Foundation Scholarship for the School of Music
  • Margaret E. Dadian Scholarship
  • Philip and Ruby Danielson School of Music Scholarship
  • Charlotte Kickhaefer Davis and Ernest Davis Endowed Fellowship
  • Jack L. Elsley Graduate Fellowship
  • Faricy Award for Creative Music
  • Wade Fetzer Fellowship
  • Harry and Clarice Fine Memorial Scholarship
  • John R. Galvin Scholarship
  • Victor Garwood/Welch Scholarship
  • Robert Gay Scholarship
  • Selwyn Goldblatt Graduate Fellowships
  • Barbara A. Greenwood Scholarship
  • Philip H Hagemann Prize
  • Marilyn & Tom Heath Scholarship for Voice Students
  • "The Helen Heim Nichols, Frederick W. Nichols, Louise E. Heim Scholarship in memory of Dean John. W. Beatie"
  • Helen Heim Nichols Scholarship
  • Lousie E. Heim Scholarship
  • Margaret Morris Henderson Scholarship
  • Linnea C. Henrickson Endowed Scholarship
  • Amelia A. Hoff Memorial Award
  • Emma Peters Hooper Scholarship
  • Hoversen Award in Piano in Honor of Pauline Lindsey
  • Marie Elizabeth Howard Scholarship
  • Hazel G Hunter Kunze Scholarship
  • Dorothy and Carl Johnson Scholarship
  • Betty M Kanable Scholarship in Music
  • Rev. John M Krump Endowed Scholarship
  • Walfrid Kujala Scholarship
  • Liberace Scholar in Music
  • Pauline Lindsey Award for Piano Performance
  • Anna Schauffler Lockwood Award for Excellence in String Music
  • Charlotte M. MacDonald Scholarship
  • Josephine C. Magnani Scholarship
  • Barry Manilow Endowed Scholarship
  • Robert Menges Jazz Scholarship
  • Kenneth G. and Helen C. Merrill Scholarship
  • Russell V. and Hazel B. Morgan Scholarship
  • Paul L. Jr and Nancy F. Morrison Graduate Fellowship in Music
  • Georgie Patterson Owen Music Scholarship
  • Marie Wait Painter Scholarship
  • Bruce S. Parkhill and Lucile T. Parkhill Endowed Scholarship
  • John and Marietta Paynter Award (WAA-MU)
  • John P. Paynter Endowed Fellowship
  • Mary Louise Pendleton Memorial Scholarship
  • Pi Kappa Lambda Scholarship
  • Corrine Frada Pick Piano Award
  • Dorothy L. Pound Award
  • The Presser Foundation Prize
  • Leslie B. Propp Scholarship
  • Helen L. Rearick Scholarship
  • Lillian Jones Rider & Merle C. Rider Scholarship in Music Education
  • Marcus J. Ritchie Music Scholarship
  • Henrietta Schwartz Scholarship
  • George L. Siegel Scholarship in Music Theatre
  • Hyman Silberschein Music Scholarship
  • Lorene Kelly Skornia Scholarship
  • School of Music Graduate Fellowships
  • William M. Spencer Award
  • Martha R. Steinbach '39 Scholarship
  • Catherine E. Sutherland Memorial Scholarship
  • Frederick Swann Scholarship
  • Helen L Teich Scholarship
  • Samual and Elinor Thaviu Scholarship in String Performance
  • Thaviu/Isaak Endowed Scholarship for Piano Performance
  • Richard and Helen Thomas Fellowship
  • Alvia S. and Helen Cottongim VanKirk Endowed Scholarship
  • Charles E. Vesely Scholarship in Trumpet/Cornet
  • Dorothy Vetter Scholarship
  • Weber Graduate Performance Scholarship
  • Frances Bragdon West Scholarship
  • General Joseph Lafeton Whitney Scholarship
  • Laura M. Winkelman
  • Esther Yochim Fellowship

Contact Us

For information on supporting the School of Music, contact:
Oliver Ionita
Director of Development, Music
Office of Alumni Relations and Development
Northwestern University
2020 Ridge
Evanston, IL 60208
E-mail: oliver-ionita@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-491-7154

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