Willie Jones, Bienen School lecturer of jazz percussion, is featured in the New York Times.
Continue reading on New York TimesUniting 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.
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.
Derrick Gardner appointed Director of Jazz Studies
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.
Discover fresh jazz listening experiences
Starting this fall, jazz music fans will have more than twice the number of opportunities to enjoy performances at Northwestern as the Bienen School of Music increases its jazz concert offerings from three per academic quarter to seven.
Two students among DownBeat award winners
Bienen School of Music jazz students Albert Kuo and Darsan Swaroop Bellie are among the winners of DownBeat magazine’s 44th Annual Student Music Awards.