Concerts & Events

May 16, 2025 7:30pm

Humor in Music

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

May 23, 2025 7:30pm

Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

May 24, 2025 7:30pm

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Galvin Recital Hall

May 29, 2025 7:30pm

Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra

Galvin Recital Hall

May 29, 2025 7:30pm - Jun 1, 2025 3:00pm

Monteverdi's L’incoronazione di Poppea

Cahn Auditorium

Upcoming Events

May 16, 2025 6:00pm

Joel Kang, violin

Galvin Recital Hall

May 16, 2025 6:00pm

Joseph Mostwin, cello

Regenstein Master Class Room

May 16, 2025 7:30pm

Humor in Music

Pick-Staiger Concert 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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Deborah Rutter to address Bienen School class of 2025

Arts and culture leader, advocate, and advisor Deborah Rutter will present the Bienen School of Music’s convocation address on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Kaplan Institute supports Bienen research in 2025-26

Two scholars in the Bienen School of Music community have received significant awards from the Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities at Northwestern to support research projects in the 2025-26 academic year.

Bienen students win 2025 Luminarts Fellowships

Four Bienen School of Music students have been named 2025 fellows by the Luminarts Cultural Foundation.

Adam Unsworth appointed Professor of Horn

Adam Unsworth has been appointed professor of horn at the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, effective September 1, 2025.

Kelley Sheehan to join Bienen School faculty

Kelley Sheehan has been appointed assistant professor of composition and music technology at the Bienen School of Music.

Bienen School hosts sixth biennial new music conference April 25-27

The Institute for New Music hosts its biennial Northwestern University New Music Conference (NUNC! 6) from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27.

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