Northwestern University‘s distinguished music faculty will perform in duets, trios and small ensembles this fall. They also will appear alongside their students during two special gala concerts.
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New Experiences as a First-Year Graduate Student
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Elaina Palada, a master's flute student, shares her experiences as a Bienen student during the pandemic.
Springing into Remote Learning
September 1, 2020
On Monday, April 6, the Bienen School of Music began a historic spring quarter. Rather than meeting in classrooms, studios, and rehearsal halls, students and faculty gathered virtually.
Bienen School participates in Online Flute Masterclass
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On October 23, members of the Bienen School of Music’s flute studio participated in an online master class hosted by Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) and the New World Symphony.
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18th Annual Winter Chamber Music Festival
December 2, 2013
America’s high-profile Miro Quartet, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Brant Taylor, two former Vermeer Quartet members -- violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi and cellist Marc Johnson, and internationally recognized pianist Shai Wosner are among the world-class gu
Ned Rorem’s 90th birthday observed in style at Northwestern
October 12, 2013
A program of surprising pleasures closed the micro-festival of music by Northwestern alum Ned Rorem at Friday evening’s concert in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. The series was presented by the Institute for New Music at the Bienen School of Music.
Institute for New Music Pays Tribute to Ned Rorem
September 24, 2013
The Institute for New Music at the Bienen School of Music will present a two-day celebration of composer Ned Rorem’s 90th birthday October 10-11.
Free Musicale Will Launch Northwestern 2012-13 Music Season
September 27, 2012
Northwestern University‘s distinguished music faculty will perform in duets, trios and small ensembles this fall. They also will appear alongside their students during two special gala concerts.
Flutist John Thorne Joins Bienen School Faculty
April 25, 2012
Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery today announced that flutist John Thorne has been appointed to the Bienen School of Music Faculty.