How Kurt Hansen’s love for Northwestern and Nebraska runs through family lines
October 3, 2019
For the past six years, Hansen has worn his custom-made sweatshirt, split right down the middle to reflect his dual loyalties to Northwestern and Nebraska.
Bienen School of Music set to open five-concert Segovia Classical Guitar Series
October 2, 2019
The 2019-20 Segovia Classical Guitar Series opens October 11 with a sold-out concert by Manuel Barrueco.
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble Celebrates 50 Years
October 1, 2019
The Bienen School’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) commemorated its 50th anniversary June 8-9 with a celebration of music and fellowship in Evanston.
Steven Demorest (1959-2019)
September 23, 2019
Steven McGregor Demorest, professor of music education at the Bienen School of Music, died September 22, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois.
Bienen School announces 2019-20 Tichio-Finnie Vocal Master Class Series
September 17, 2019
Michael Fabiano, Stephanie Blythe and Matthew Polenzani will coach Bienen students in the newly renamed 2019-20 Tichio-Finnie Vocal Master Class Series.
Cellist Sihao He wins third prize in ARD International Competition
September 13, 2019
Sihao He (G18), a doctoral cello student of Hans Jørgen Jensen, won third prize and €5,000 in the 2019 ARD International Cello Competition in Munich, Germany.
Howard Reich Delivers Convocation Address
August 28, 2019
Bienen School of Music alumnus Howard Reich, a longtime music and arts columnist for the Chicago Tribune, delivered the Bienen School’s convocation address on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Jay Alan Yim's music gives voice to coral reefs in crisis
August 26, 2019
The creators of “Choral” – an installation combining art, architecture and technology – are composer Jay Alan Yim, an associate professor of composition and music technology at the Bienen School of Music, and 3D/video artist Marlena Novak (’83 MFA Weinberg).
Institute for New Music announces 2019-2020 season
August 8, 2019
The Institute for New Music at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music will present the Chicago premiere of David T. Little’s powerful contemporary opera “Dog Days,” Nov. 21 to 24 at the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. Bookending the Institute’s season is NUNC!
Three alumni compete in inaugural Tchaikovsky Brass Competition
June 28, 2019
Ansel Norris (16), a trumpet alumnus of the Bienen School of Music, won fifth prize in the brass division of the 16th International Tchaikovsky Competition. Trombone alumni Kelton Koch (14) and Nick Platoff (14) also advanced in the inaugural brass competition.
Mallory Thompson featured on Northwestern Intersections podcast
June 6, 2019
In the latest Northwestern Intersections podcast, Mallory Thompson (79, G80) discusses her “family” at Northwestern, including an extensive alumni network that she has cultivated for the past 23 years as director of bands.
Pierson brings music of Aphex Twin to Northwestern
May 23, 2019
Over 15 years ago, Alan Pierson’s ensemble Alarm Will Sound recorded an album of tracks by British techno artist Aphex Twin. This Friday, Pierson conducts the Contemporary Music Ensemble in renditions of some of these same songs.