Bienen School hosts sixth biennial new music conference April 25-27
The Institute for New Music hosts its biennial Northwestern University New Music Conference (NUNC! 6) from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27.
Ryan Dohoney named Associate Dean for Faculty
The Bienen School has appointed Ryan Dohoney to a new position as associate dean for faculty, effective September 1, 2025.
Alumnus Tommy Mesa awarded Avery Fisher Career Grant
Cuban-American cellist and Bienen School of Music alumnus Tommy Mesa ’14 MMus has been awarded a $25,000 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
Bienen alumna Michelle Mariposa wins Metropolitan Opera Competition
Alumna Michelle Mariposa ’23 MMus has been named a winner of the Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.
Students’ music, channeled through the Mivos Quartet
Months of hard work and creativity culminated in a rare opportunity for a few music students when the internationally acclaimed Mivos Quartet brought their compositions to life on Feb. 20.
Bienen Professor Wins Fourth Grammy Award
Professor emeritus Donald Nally won his fourth Grammy Award to date with The Crossing for best choral performance.
A Leap Forward for Music
Northwestern’s Institute for New Music connects students, faculty and visiting artists to push the frontiers of contemporary music. Since 2012 the Institute has nurtured composers and performers who are shaping the present and future of music.
James Kjelland (1948-2024)
Bienen School of Music Professor Emeritus James “Jim” Kjelland died December 29, 2024, at age 76.
World-class ensembles lead 28th annual Winter Chamber Music Festival
Seven performances featuring acclaimed artists, including Grammy winners and rising stars, will be presented at the Bienen School of Music as part of this year's festival.
‘It’s better to sing than to take a pill every day’
Singing has long been celebrated for its ability to lift spirits. But could it also have healing powers?
Groundbreaking children’s Fontan Choir makes debut
The Fontan Choir, the first of its kind in the world, is a partnership between the Bienen School of Music and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
This Northwestern music detective resurrected a trove of 400-year-old Christmas music
Centuries-old carols recently discovered by Bienen PhD candidate Paul Feller-Simmons were brought back to life in performances by the Newberry Consort.