2023-24 Subscription Series
The Bienen School resumes its four guest artist subscription series, showcasing a diverse lineup of talent from around the world.
Learn MoreAlice Millar Chapel Choir with the Choir of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
Alice Millar Chapel
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.
Learn MoreRyan 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
Opened in 2015, the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts features three state-of-the-art performances venues.
Learn MoreDiscover fresh jazz listening experiences
September 29, 2023
Starting this fall, jazz music fans will have more than twice the number of opportunities to enjoy performances at Northwestern as the Bienen School of Music increases its jazz concert offerings from three per academic quarter to seven.
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.