Conversations, performances and more to build community

NEW in Winter Quarter 2026, Bienen Hour is an opportunity for Bienen School of Music students to purposefully gather for various activities and performances.

Sessions will include conversations and mini-lectures on topics such as research funding opportunities, preventing music-related injuries, and leveraging your music training for various career paths. Performances will feature Bienen students as well as guest artists.

Bienen Hour Quick Facts

WHO: This program is intended for all on-campus Bienen students. MUSIC 100-0 Bienen Hour has been added to students’ schedules unless a time conflict exists with another winter quarter class.

WHEN/WHERE: Fridays from 1:00-1:50 p.m. during Winter Quarter 2026. Most events will take place in Galvin Recital Hall; see schedule below for full details, including alternate venues. 

WHY: This new initiative aims to create a space for Bienen students to engage with one another and build community outside the classroom.

Winter Quarter 2026 Schedule

  • Jan 9: Conversation With Dean Holland (Galvin)
  • Jan 16: Performance: Eighth Blackbird (Galvin)
  • Jan 23: Winter Bienen Career Panel (Galvin)
  • Jan 30: Performance: String Chamber Music Showcase (Galvin)
  • Feb 6: Research & Creative Funding Opportunities (REG MCR)
  • Feb 13: Preventing Music-Related Injuries, featuring experts from Endeavor Health (Galvin)
  • Feb 20: Performance: Bach Cantatas (Galvin)
  • Feb 27: Performance: Saxophone Showcase (REG MCR)
  • Mar 6: Performance: Wind Chamber Music Showcase (Galvin)
  • Mar 13: End Of Quarter Treats (Jean Gimbel Lane Reception Room)