Oct 4, 2023 7:30pm

An Evening of Gershwin for Two Pianos

Galvin Recital Hall

Oct 12, 2023 1:00pm

For the Left Hand

Galvin Recital Hall

Oct 13, 2023 7:30pm

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Oct 18, 2023 7:30pm

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Galvin Recital Hall

Oct 21, 2023 7:30pm

Raphaella Smits, guitar

Galvin Recital Hall

Oct 27, 2023 7:30pm

Alice Millar Chapel Choir with the Choir of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

Alice Millar Chapel

Oct 31, 2023 7:30pm

Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble

Galvin Recital Hall

Nov 3, 2023 7:30pm

SOLD OUT: Yulianna Avdeeva, piano

Galvin Recital Hall

Upcoming Events

Sep 21, 2023 6:00pm

On Decolonizing Theatre Launch Event

Regenstein Master Class Room

Sep 29, 2023 7:30pm

Mozart and Friends

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Oct 4, 2023 7:30pm

An Evening of Gershwin for Two Pianos

Galvin Recital 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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Dismantling the effects of colonialism in theatre

September 20, 2023

The Sawyer Seminar “On Decolonizing Theatre” is a multi-disciplinary series of public panel discussions that explore the theory and practice of decolonization through cultural production.

Bienen School of Music subscription series return for 2023-24 season

July 10, 2023

Six Northwestern University debuts are in store for the 2023-24 season as the Bienen School of Music resumes its four guest artist subscription series showcasing a diverse lineup of talent from around the world.

Sheldon Harnick, Northwestern Alum and Broadway Legend, Dead at 99

June 23, 2023

Sheldon Harnick (BSM49), famed theatrical songwriter and colyricist of Fiddler of the Roof, passed away June 23 at the age of 99.   

Jonathan Bailey Holland Named Dean of the Bienen School of Music

May 31, 2023

Jonathan Bailey Holland has been named dean of the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, effective September 1.

Maria João Pires awarded 2023 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize

May 26, 2023

The Bienen School of Music has awarded Maria João Pires the $50,000 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.

Associate Dean Machado Announces Retirement

May 24, 2023

René E. Machado, associate dean for administration, finance, and planning since 2001, will retire from the Bienen School at the conclusion of the 2022–23 academic year.

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