Orfeo Goes Remote
September 17, 2020
When the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the Bienen School’s spring opera production, director of opera Joachim Schamberger reconceived Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo as an online project —an experimental opera film, Orfeo Remote.
Bienen School effort leads to Zoom upgrades
September 14, 2020
A joint effort by the Bienen School of Music and its technology colleagues at the Yale School of Music and other peer institutions has resulted in upgrades to Zoom that will greatly benefit online music instruction.
Alumnus Richard Narroway wins Freedman Classical Prize
September 11, 2020
Cellist Richard Narroway ‘13 was named winner of the Music Trust's 2020 Freedman Classical Fellowship. The prestigious $20,000 award is offered to an exceptional instrumentalist annually.
Springing into Remote Learning
September 1, 2020
On Monday, April 6, the Bienen School of Music began a historic spring quarter. Rather than meeting in classrooms, studios, and rehearsal halls, students and faculty gathered virtually.
Bienen School Represented at NATS Virtual Conference
August 20, 2020
Bienen School voice and opera faculty, students, and alumni played important roles in the National Association of Teachers of Singing’s 2020 National Virtual Conference in June.
William Porter (1932-2020)
August 19, 2020
William V. Porter, professor emeritus of musicology, died Tuesday, August 18, at age 87.
Music schools sing a new tune for teaching during a pandemic
August 14, 2020
Gifted young musicians from around the world converge in the Chicago area each fall for the same reason: to study at one of the widely revered music schools.
Educators try to create meaningful, in-person arts education during COVID-19
August 13, 2020
It’s not just numbers of students that is an issue during COVID-19, but also what arts education entails, said Donald Nally, director of choral organizations at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music.
Faculty artists release new works on page and stage this summer
July 13, 2020
Northwestern’s accomplished arts faculty will make a mark globally this season with published research, new books, a traveling art exhibition and an opera exploring teens and mental health set to premiere in Germany.
A Virtual Convocation
June 19, 2020
The Bienen School of Music celebrated the class of 2020 with a virtual convocation ceremony presented in conjunction with Northwestern’s 162nd annual Commencement on June 19.
Behind the Screens: 'Orfeo Remote' Artist Interviews
May 18, 2020
Joachim Schamberger, Stephen Alltop, Kandise Le Blanc and Nicholas Lin share their various perspectives and insights on Orfeo Remote.
Two Bienen ensembles compete in virtual Fischoff
May 12, 2020
Two student chamber ensembles from the Bienen School of Music – Fuse Quartet and Trio Noré – advanced in the 47th Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, which moved to an online format for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.