Branford Marsalis to Perform With Bienen School Jazz Orchestra
March 18, 2016
World-renowned jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis will join clarinetist Victor Goines and the Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra on stage to launch the spring jazz season on the Evanston campus.
NU Opera Theater presents Mozart's ‘Le nozze di Figaro’
March 11, 2016
Northwestern University Opera Theater delighted audiences with “Le nozze di Figaro” – Mozart’s classic comic tale of love, intrigue, morals, and mischief – from February 25-28, 2016.
Ryan Dohoney receives curriculum development award
March 3, 2016
Ryan Dohoney, assistant professor of musicology at the Bienen School of Music, is one of two recipients of The Alumnae of Northwestern University Award for Curriculum Development.
Thomalla’s work ‘Bagatellen’ premiered at Frequency Festival
March 2, 2016
The Spektral Quartet – whose members include three Bienen School of Music alumni – recently premiered a new work by Hans Thomalla, Bienen School associate professor of composition and music technology.
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ lyricist, alumnus Sheldon Harnick still active in theater world at 91
March 2, 2016
With two Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, and two Grammy’s later, Harnick, 91, continues to charge ahead as a lyricist in the musical theater world.
Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble to perform at ACDA conference
February 23, 2016
The Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble will perform at the Palmer House Grand Ballroom on Thursday, February 25, as part of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Central Division Conference.
Bienen School of Music Presents Opera and Vocal Master Classes
February 22, 2016
Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro” this winter and Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah” this spring are among the upcoming operatic offerings presented by the University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music.
Discover What’s New in the Arts and Humanities at Northwestern
February 22, 2016
Arts Circle events can now be found on the new website: www.artscircle.northwestern.edu.
Bienen soprano receives first place, $10,000 prize at prestigious opera competition
February 18, 2016
Madison Leonard wins first place and takes home a $10,000 prize in the Houston Grand Opera’s 28th annual Eleanor McCollum Competition.
“Insight in Person” podcast features Bienen School’s Stephen Alltop
February 16, 2016
The Kellogg School of Management’s monthly podcast “Insight in Person” recently explored why business leaders are turning to the arts—from storytelling to jazz ensemble, Argentine tango to tap—for insights into how to do their own jobs better.
Bienen alumni receive 2016 Grammy Awards
February 16, 2016
Four Bienen School of Music alumni received 2016 Grammy Awards from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Northwestern guitar program creator takes the stage in classical guitar series
February 11, 2016
Anne Waller’s grandfather played on Northwestern’s 1899 football team. Her mother also attended NU. When it was time for her to go to college, the choice seemed obvious.