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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Named one of the most impressive performance spaces in Chicago, the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall features excellent acoustics and views.

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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

The Ryan Center for the Musical Arts sit at the southeast corner of campus, adjacent to the Bienen School's other music facilities.

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Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Opened in 2015, the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts features three state-of-the-art performances venues.

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Bienen News

Getting in the (Time) Zone

May 27, 2021

Students and faculty reflect on a year of hybrid teaching and learning in different time zones.

Two students among DownBeat award winners

May 18, 2021

Bienen School of Music jazz students Albert Kuo and Darsan Swaroop Bellie are among the winners of DownBeat magazine’s 44th Annual Student Music Awards.

Experiencing the Live Remote Concert Space

May 17, 2021

Undergraduate cello student Annie Hyung describes her experiences performing remotely in the Contemporary Music Ensemble.

Galvin Cello Quartet wins silver in 2021 Fischoff Competition

May 16, 2021

The Bienen School of Music’s Galvin Cello Quartet has won the silver medal in the 48th Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in the senior strings division.

Pandemic Practice: The Power of the Parking Garage

May 14, 2021

As the pandemic has progressed, students have discovered an unlikely practice haven: the nearby parking garage! The sound of brass instruments has now become familiar to many Bienen students as they walk into the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.