Concerts & Events

Oct 4, 2025 7:30pm

Rufus Reid

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Oct 25, 2025 7:30pm

Paul O’Dette, lute with Aaron Sheehan, tenor

Galvin Recital Hall

Nov 7, 2025 7:30pm

Jeremy Denk, piano

Galvin Recital Hall

Jan 9, 2026 7:30pm

Dudok Quartet Amsterdam

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Jan 10, 2026 7:30pm

Lorenzo Micheli, guitar

Galvin Recital Hall

Jan 11, 2026 3:00pm

Bienen Faculty and Guests

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Jan 16, 2026 7:30pm

Vertavo String Quartet

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Jan 18, 2026 3:00pm

Trio Seoul

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Upcoming Events

Jun 27, 2025 7:30pm

Guitar Workshop Final Recital

Regenstein Master Class Room

Aug 1, 2025 7:00pm

Intensive Vocal Performance Seminar Recital

Ryan Opera Theater

Sep 26, 2025 7:30pm

Beethoven: The Young Genius

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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Uniting Sax Styles

The Bienen School’s classical and jazz saxophone students came together for a first-of-its-kind collaboration last fall, offering students in both disciplines the opportunity to experiment with different musical styles.

AI and Music: The Social and the Analytical

How is artificial intelligence affecting the liberal arts and humanities? Associate professor of music theory and cognition Daniel Shanahan shares insights.

Alumnus Derek Hartman wins Beethoven Competition

Pianist and Bienen School of Music alumnus Derek Hartman ’19 has won first prize in the 17th International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna.

Bienen School announces 2025-2026 subscription series

The Bienen School announces its four guest artist subscription series and jazz guest artist concerts for the 2025-26 concert season.

Leif Ove Andsnes awarded 2025 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize

The Bienen School of Music has awarded Leif Ove Andsnes the $75,000 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.

2025 Bienen Convocation Student Speaker, Performers Announced

Oliver Stark, a master's euphonium student, will present the student address at the Bienen School of Music's 2025 Convocation. Aurum Brass Quintet and a percussion quintet will also perform during the graduation ceremony.

Davee Media Library

Tania León - Toque

Contemporary Music Ensemble

Beethoven - Mass in C Major, Op. 86

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra with combined choirs

Maslanka - Symphony No. 4

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

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