Derrick Gardner appointed Director of Jazz Studies
April 18, 2024
Jazz trumpeter Derrick Gardner has been appointed Director of Jazz Studies at the Bienen School of Music. He has served as Interim Director of Jazz Studies since September 2022.
George Lewis to address Bienen School class of 2024
April 15, 2024
Composer, musicologist, and trombonist George Lewis will present the Bienen School of Music’s convocation address on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Violinist Jinjoo Cho to join Northwestern Bienen School faculty
April 11, 2024
South Korean violinist Jinjoo Cho has been appointed associate professor of violin at the Bienen School of Music.
Renowned music festival comes to Northwestern
March 1, 2024
The Gateways Music Festival, which connects and supports classical musicians of African descent, will launch a series of Chicago area performances at Northwestern.
‘Hänsel und Gretel’ among winter opera and vocal offerings
February 7, 2024
Northwestern University Opera Theater's production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel” will delight audiences of all ages.
Bienen School warms up winter with a range of new music
January 25, 2024
This winter, the Institute for New Music presents a full slate of events featuring works by contemporary artists, including special guest performances and world premieres.
Northwestern Medical Orchestra Unites Feinberg and Bienen
January 17, 2024
The Northwestern Medical Orchestra is hitting a high note with continued growth among its musicians as well as its audience. Led by Bienen alumna Jennifer Huang, the ensemble recently performed a work by Dean Holland.
Winter Chamber Music Festival lineup includes Grammy Award-winning quartet
December 6, 2023
The 27th Winter Chamber Music Festival returns to Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music Jan. 5 to 21, 2024.
Two Bienen School faculty receive publication awards
November 14, 2023
Bienen professors Danuta Mirka and Daniel Shanahan of the music theory and cognition program have recently received major awards for their publications.
Bienen School alumni, faculty among 2024 Grammy Nominees
November 10, 2023
Several Bienen School of Music artists are among the 2024 Grammy Award nominees.
‘The Emperor of Atlantis’ gets a modern update
October 31, 2023
A new staging of a classic opera and a master class lead by Grammy Award-winning American soprano Christine Brewer are among the highlights of the fall voice and opera season at the Bienen School of Music.
Tania León at Northwestern
October 19, 2023
Nemmers Prize winner Tania León discussed her work with the Contemporary Music Ensemble in an episode of WTTW's "Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices."