Leadership
Dean Holland reflects on his first year in office and charts a path forward for the Bienen School.
Read MoreRyan Center for the Musical Arts
The Ryan Center for the Musical Arts sits at the southeast corner of campus, adjacent to the Bienen School's other music facilities.
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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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Opened in 2015, the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts features three state-of-the-art performances venues.
Learn MoreJames 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.
Music program for heart patients aims to improve lung function
Doctors and patients have long known the mental health benefits of singing, especially in children. But now a research collaboration aimed at helping the heart hopes to find music is indeed medicine.
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Symphonic Wind Ensemble