Concerts & Events

Dec 5, 2024 7:30pm

Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Dec 6, 2024 7:30pm

Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble

Galvin Recital Hall

Dec 6, 2024 7:30pm

Symphonic Band

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Dec 7, 2024 7:30pm

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Dec 13, 2024 7:30pm

A Few of Our Favorite Things

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Jan 10, 2025 7:30pm

Dover Quartet

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Jan 11, 2025 7:30pm

Third Coast Percussion with Jessie Montgomery

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Jan 12, 2025 3:00pm

Trio Valtorna

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Upcoming Events

Dec 5, 2024 7:00pm

Graydon Connolly, baritone

Alice Millar Chapel

Dec 5, 2024 7:30pm

Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Dec 5, 2024 7:30pm

Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra

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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Walfrid Kujala (1925-2024)

Walfrid Kujala, professor emeritus of flute, who served on the Bienen School faculty for 50 years, died November 10 at age 99.

Bienen School alumni, faculty receive 2025 Grammy nominations

Professor emeritus Donald Nally has received his tenth Grammy nomination to date and several Bienen alumni are also among the 2025 nominees.

Top 10 CME Performances from the Past 10 Years

Faculty members Ben Bolter and Alan Pierson share their 10 favorite Contemporary Music Ensemble performances from the past 10 years.

Mallory Thompson’s Final Bow

Mallory Thompson's nearly three-decade tenure concluded this year with a celebratory series of performances, culminating in late May as hundreds of alumni returned to campus to attend her final Northwestern concert.

Maria João Pires Presents Lane Prize Residency

Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires spent a productive week in residence at the Bienen School of Music as winner of the 2023 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.

Gateways Festival Comes to Northwestern

The Gateways Music Festival launched a series of Chicago-area performances at Northwestern in April as part of the renowned festival’s 30th anniversary celebration.

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