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.
Toni-Marie Montgomery to step down as Bienen School of Music dean in 2023
Toni-Marie Montgomery, dean of the Bienen School of Music since 2003, will step down at the end of the 2022-23 academic year after a distinguished two-decade tenure.
Cellist Sydney Lee wins inaugural Gurrena Fellowship
Sydney Lee ’22 MMus was named the inaugural recipient of the Meadowmount School of Music's $50,000 Gurrena Fellowship.
Bienen School of Music subscription series return for 2022-23 season
Eight Northwestern University debuts are in store for the 2022-23 season as the Bienen School of Music resumes its four guest artist subscription series showcasing a diverse lineup of talent from around the world.
A Few of My Favorite Things: Bienen School Facilities
Master's student Ryan Dearon shares some of his favorite spots within the Bienen School’s incredible music facilities.
Cellist Sydney Lee wins Washington International Competition
Sydney Lee, a master’s cello student of Hans Jørgen Jensen, has won first prize and $10,000 in the 2022 Washington International Competition for Strings.
Victor Yampolsky to retire from Bienen School after 38 years of teaching, conducting
Victor Yampolsky, the Carol F. and Arthur L. Rice Jr. Professor in Music Performance, will retire at the end of the 2021-22 academic year, marking the conclusion of a 38-year teaching and conducting career at Northwestern.
Galvin Cello Quartet wins 2022 Victor Elmaleh Competition
The Bienen School of Music’s Galvin Cello Quartet has been named a winner of the Concert Artists Guild’s 2022 Victor Elmaleh Competition.
James Moore (1929 – 2022)
James Edwin Moore, former director of field services at the Bienen School of Music, died April 14, 2022, at the age of 92.