Alumni Spotlight: Rufus Reid
February 12, 2021
Bassist and composer Rufus Reid ’71 has been an active presence in the jazz world since the 1970s. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Two More Years at Bienen with Sarah Zieba
February 9, 2021
Sarah Zieba, an alumna and first-year master’s student, shares her reasons for staying at the Bienen School for graduate studies, as well as her inspiration for pursing music as a career.
Alumni Spotlight: Matt Martin
February 5, 2021
Matt Martin ‘07 earned his bachelor’s degrees in jazz studies and political science from Northwestern. He is currently serving his first term as alderman of the 47th Ward in Chicago. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Kyle Dickson talks race and social activism
February 2, 2021
Kyle Dickson, a master's conducting student of Victor Yampolsky, is featured by the Grant Part Music Festival. “I think being a mentor to black and brown kids is what made me a social justice warrior—because I have to protect my students."
Alumni Spotlight: Agnieszka Roginska
January 29, 2021
Agnieszka Roginska ‘04 PhD is a professor of music technology at New York University. She conducts research on the simulation and applications of immersive and 3D audio. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Preparing for that Virtual Audition
January 25, 2021
The Bienen School’s admission staff offers tips to help students prepare for virtual auditions (hint: practicing is the number one way to set yourself up for success).
Alumni Spotlight: Beth Kirkpatrick
January 22, 2021
Beth Kirkpatrick ‘03 is best known for understudying Madame Thenardier in Broadway's “Les Miserables” and for the original cast recording of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” as the Madam. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Practicing at Home: Discussing At-Home Set-Ups
January 20, 2021
Undergraduate student Valérie Filloux discusses creating an ideal at-home practice space.
Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Mesa
January 15, 2021
Cuban-American cellist Thomas Mesa ‘14 MMus has won the First Prize in the 2016 Sphinx Competition, the Astral Artists 2017 National Auditions, and the Alhambra Orchestra Concerto Competition. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Alumnus Cory Hills named inaugural Gretsch Fellow
January 4, 2021
Bienen School alumnus Cory Hills ‘03 has been named an inaugural Gretsch Fellow in Children’s Music at the Fred Rogers Center. The fellowship was created to support research and best practices in music experiences for children.
Alumni Spotlight: Paula Grissom-Broughton
December 21, 2020
Paula Grissom-Broughton ‘99 MMus is currently chair of the department of music at Spelman College, where she has served on the faculty since 2008. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Tips from a Formerly Zoom-Challenged Musician
December 18, 2020
Cello student Annie Hyung shares her tips for facilitating a superior Zoom music experience.