The Dover Quartet -- a young American string ensemble that catapulted to international stardom after winning the grand prize plus all three special prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition -- will be headed to Northwestern University this fall as “quartet-in-residence.”
Continue reading on Northwestern NowDover Quartet to Begin Three-Year Residency at Bienen School
April 14, 2015

Toni-Marie Montgomery to step down as Bienen School of Music dean in 2023
September 14, 2022
Toni-Marie Montgomery, dean of the Bienen School of Music since 2003, will step down at the end of the 2022-23 academic year after a distinguished two-decade tenure.
Bienen School's Black Composer Showcase series continues
June 15, 2022
The Bienen School is continuing its Black Composer Showcase series with three more videos highlighting Black composers.
Bienen School of Music launches ‘Black Composer Showcase’ series
June 28, 2021
The Bienen School of Music has launched a new series of videos featuring performances of art songs and chamber music by Black composers.
Spring 2021 Message from the Dean
April 9, 2021
The following letter from Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery appears in the Spring 2021 Fanfare magazine.
Bienen School effort leads to Zoom upgrades
September 14, 2020
A joint effort by the Bienen School of Music and its technology colleagues at the Yale School of Music and other peer institutions has resulted in upgrades to Zoom that will greatly benefit online music instruction.
Music schools sing a new tune for teaching during a pandemic
August 14, 2020
Gifted young musicians from around the world converge in the Chicago area each fall for the same reason: to study at one of the widely revered music schools.
A Message from Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery
April 16, 2020
Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery sent this message to alumni of the Bienen School of Music regarding the school's response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
NUSO on Tour: Asia 2018
May 6, 2018
The Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra (NUSO) enjoyed a successful three-city tour of Asia from March 23 to April 1, 2018.
Student Orchestras Tour China, Luring A Vast Talent Pool
March 23, 2018
When the Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra departs March 25 for its first trip abroad, the three-concert tour will enrich the musicianship of the 87 student participants and likely broaden their world view.
Dean Montgomery to participate in Eastman Leadership Conference
January 17, 2017
Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery will participate in a conference focused on preparing the next generation of music school leaders.