Madison Leonard wins first place and takes home a $10,000 prize in the Houston Grand Opera’s 28th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition.
Continue reading on The Daily NorthwesternBienen soprano receives first place, $10,000 prize at prestigious opera competition
February 18, 2016
Alumni Spotlight: Madison Leonard
December 7, 2022
Soprano Madison Leonard ’16 MMus, a grand finalist winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, has been praised for her “lovely vocal delicacy.” Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight.
Ned Rorem (1923-2022)
November 21, 2022
American composer, author, and distinguished Bienen School of Music alumnus Ned Rorem ’44, ’77 H died November 18 at age 99. He made several visits to Northwestern over the years.
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.
Alumni Spotlight: Beth Kirkpatrick
January 22, 2021
Beth Kirkpatrick ‘03 is best known for understudying Madame Thenardier in Broadway's “Les Miserables” and for the original cast recording of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” as the Madam. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.