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Jun 5, 2026 7:30pm CDT
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Grammys
Alumni and faculty contributed to several Grammy-winning projects.
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Discover the Bienen School of Music.
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
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.
Named one of the most impressive performance spaces in Chicago, the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall features excellent acoustics and views.
Opened in 2015, the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts features three state-of-the-art performances venues.
June 5, 2026
A New York–based saxophonist, composer, educator, and social justice advocate, Caroline Davis ’10 PhD has released nine albums as a leader and is the recipient of numerous awards, including a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.
June 3, 2026
Two doctoral students from the Bienen School have been selected for the prestigious Bowers Program of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
May 14, 2026
A new certificate program at Northwestern University aims to equip students to be critical users and thoughtful designers of AI technologies in music.
April 30, 2026
Emil J. Kang will present the keynote address at the Bienen School of Music's 2026 convocation ceremony.
April 22, 2026
The Bienen School has awarded American composer John Corigliano the 2026 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition.
April 10, 2026
This April, as the nation celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month, the timeless sound of jazz takes center stage at Northwestern.
Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra
Northwestern Horn Studio and Alumni
Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs