Alumnus Richard Narroway wins Freedman Classical Prize
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Gavin Brehm named Luce Scholar for internship in Asia
Gavin Brehm, a triple major in music performance, cognitive neuroscience, and human-centered product design and development, has been chosen for the 2020–2021 cohort of Luce Scholars.
Tackling chamber music’s ‘naughty bits’ in the time of COVID-19
Chamber music students will advance their proficiency with infamous solo passages under the Spring Quarter teaching model developed by Bienen School’s String Chamber Program Coordinator Desirée Ruhstrat.