Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston
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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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.
Learn MoreVictor Yampolsky to retire from Bienen School after 38 years of teaching, conducting
October 4, 2021
Victor Yampolsky, the Carol F. and Arthur L. Rice Jr. Professor in Music Performance, will retire at the end of the 2021-22 academic year, marking the conclusion of a 38-year teaching and conducting career at Northwestern.
Chicago’s Ear Taxi Festival to showcase Bienen School prominently
September 9, 2021
More than 100 alumni, faculty, and current students of the Bienen School of Music will participate in Chicago’s Ear Taxi Festival September 15 through October 4.
What I wish I knew as a Freshman at Bienen
August 30, 2021
Recent graduate Valérie Filloux shares wisdom for incoming and prospective Wildcats.
A Message from the Director of Concert Management
August 18, 2021
Director of Concert Management Jerry Tietz shares updates regarding the Bienen School's fall concert schedule.
William Bolcom Awarded 2021 Nemmers Prize in Music Composition
July 26, 2021
American composer William Bolcom has been awarded the $100,000 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition from the Bienen School of Music.
Sir András Schiff Awarded 2021 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize
July 12, 2021
The Bienen School of Music has awarded Sir András Schiff the $50,000 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.