The Symphonic Wind Ensemble, joined by special guest and alumnus Jacob Nissly ’05, principal percussionist at the San Francisco Symphony, will present the world premiere of “Losing Earth” by Adam Schoenberg.
Continue reading on Northwestern NowBienen concert premieres commissioned wind arrangement of ‘Losing Earth’
October 20, 2022
‘Spring Fanfare’ honors the breadth of all that is Northwestern
May 24, 2023
The Northwestern presidential inauguration will feature members of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble performing “Spring Fanfare,” commissioned by the University and composed by Bienen professor Alex Mincek.
Bienen concert premieres commissioned wind arrangement of ‘Losing Earth’
October 20, 2022
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble, joined by special guest and alumnus Jacob Nissly ’05, principal percussionist at the San Francisco Symphony, will present the world premiere of “Losing Earth” by Adam Schoenberg.
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 ensembles perform works by Nemmers Prize winner William Bolcom
April 5, 2022
This April, the Bienen School of Music will feature three performances of works by William Bolcom, the 2021 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition winner.
Alumni Spotlight: Roderick Cox
February 26, 2021
Berlin-based American conductor Roderick Cox ’11 MMus was the winner of the 2018 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Alumni Spotlight: Mallory Thompson
December 17, 2020
Mallory Thompson ‘79, ‘80 MMus is director of bands, professor of music, and coordinator of the conducting program at the Bienen School of Music. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Alumni Spotlight: Rodney Dorsey
November 12, 2020
Rodney Dorsey ‘92 MMus, ‘06 DMA is professor of music and chair of the Department of Bands at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight.
Mallory Thompson to receive Medal of Honor at Midwest Clinic
December 12, 2019
Bienen School faculty member Mallory Thompson will be awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor at the International Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic on December 18, 2019.
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble Celebrates 50 Years
October 1, 2019
The Bienen School’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) commemorated its 50th anniversary June 8-9 with a celebration of music and fellowship in Evanston.
Mallory Thompson featured on Northwestern Intersections podcast
June 6, 2019
In the latest Northwestern Intersections podcast, Mallory Thompson (79, G80) discusses her “family” at Northwestern, including an extensive alumni network that she has cultivated for the past 23 years as director of bands.