Donald Schleicher appointed Director of Orchestras and Artist-in-Residence
Donald Schleicher ’77 MMus has been appointed Director of Orchestras and Artist-in-Residence at the Bienen School of Music for a four-year term, beginning September 1, 2023.
Right Place, Right Time: Finding the perfect graduate school fit
Master's student Mari de Napoli shares her reasons for choosing the Bienen School of Music.
Ned Rorem (1923-2022)
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.
Double Duty: Bienen students share their experiences
Three current or former Bienen School students share their experiences pursuing dual degree or double majors at Northwestern.
2023 Grammy nominees include Northwestern alumni, faculty
Northwestern faculty and alumni are well represented among this year's Grammy Award nominees. The Crossing, Dover Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, and Brian d'Arcy James all received nominations.
Shanahan and colleagues awarded NSF grant to study impact of sound on learning
Daniel Shanahan, associate professor of music theory and cognition in the Bienen School of Music, is part of a new project funded by the National Science Foundation.
Alumni Spotlight: Jennie Oh Brown
Jennie Oh Brown ’91 is a Chicago-based flutist, collaborator, entrepreneur, and mentor. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Bienen School presents the Midwest premiere of ‘In a Grove’
Northwestern University Opera Theater will present the regional premiere of composer Christopher Cerrone and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann’s opera “In a Grove,” Nov. 17 to 20.
Bienen concert premieres commissioned wind arrangement of ‘Losing Earth’
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 Michael Henoch awarded Theodore Thomas Medallion
Michael Henoch adjunct associate professor of oboe, was awarded the Theodore Thomas Medallion for Distinguished Service from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Composer and performer Joan La Barbara visits Bienen School of Music
Composer and performer Joan La Barbara will visit the Bienen School of Music for an Institute for New Music residency Oct. 21–29.
Bienen ensembles, faculty and special guests celebrate William Byrd
The Bienen School of Music, under the auspices of the 2022-23 Evelyn Dunbar Memorial Early Music Festival, will present five events celebrating the music of William Byrd.