ORFEO REMOTE
The Bienen School’s spring opera will proceed as an original online film project.
Learn MoreFaculty artists release new works on page and stage this summer
July 13, 2020
Northwestern’s accomplished arts faculty will make a mark globally this season with published research, new books, a traveling art exhibition and an opera exploring teens and mental health set to premiere in Germany.
A Message from the Director of Concert Management
June 3, 2020
Director of Concert Management Jerry Tietz shares the following message regarding the status of upcoming Bienen School concerts.
A Statement from Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery
June 2, 2020
The Bienen School of Music stands in solidarity with our Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and the entire Black community.
Two Bienen ensembles compete in virtual Fischoff
May 12, 2020
Two student chamber ensembles from the Bienen School of Music – Fuse Quartet and Trio Noré – advanced in the 47th Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, which moved to an online format for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tackling chamber music’s ‘naughty bits’ in the time of COVID-19
April 22, 2020
Chamber music students will advance their proficiency with infamous solo passages under the Spring Quarter teaching model developed by Bienen School’s String Chamber Program Coordinator Desirée Ruhstrat.
A Lot from Little
April 21, 2020
In its Chicago-area premiere, David T. Little's "Dog Days" gave Bienen School students an inside look at composing and mounting a contemporary opera.
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.
Learn MoreRyan Center for the Musical Arts
The Ryan Center for the Musical Arts sit at the southeast corner of campus, adjacent to the Bienen School's other music facilities.
Learn MoreRyan 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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