Ryans Support New Opera Theater with Leadership Gift
The stunning new rehearsal and performance space will be housed inside the Music and Communication Building, which is under construction on the lakefront on the University’s Evanston campus and is expected to be completed in 2015.
Grammy-Winning Soprano Reneé Fleming to Lead Master Class
Four-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Renée Fleming will lead a master class featuring four promising Northwestern University voice and opera program students.
Lee Hyla receives a zealous musical tribute at Northwestern
Chicago Classical Review recounts concert Thursday night of music by Lee Hyla, the esteemed Northwestern University composer who passed away in June after a seven-year stint at the Bienen School of Music.
Amanda Majeski to Perform on Metropolitan Opera Opening Night
American soprano Amanda Majeski will sing Countess Almaviva in all performances of the season-opening new production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, conducted by James Levine and directed by Richard Eyre.
Expansion in music degrees broadens paths
Chicago Tribune reviews Northwestern's diverse music degree choices.
Pianist Jonathan Biss Addresses the Bienen School's Class of 2014
American pianist Jonathan Biss addresses Bienen School of Music class of 2014 at convocation.
Remarks in Honor of Stevie Wonder
"With roots in gospel, soul, R&B, reggae, big band, and jazz, Stevie Wonder’s music mixes irresistible dance beats with innovative electronic sounds and meaningful lyrics that he delivers with a joyful and singular performance style." -Drew Edward Davies, associate professor of musicology&nbs
Composer and Bienen School of Music Professor Dies at 61
Northwestern University Professor Lee (Leon Joseph) Hyla, an award-winning American composer, known for his ingenious skill and originality, passed away June 6 in Chicago. He was 61.
CSO Bassoonist David McGill Joins Bienen School Faculty
Bassoonist David McGill has been appointed to the Bienen School of Music faculty, Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery recently announced. He will join the Bienen School in Fall 2014 as professor of bassoon.
Lincoln Chamber Brass Take Third Prize at International Fischoff Competition
Lincoln Chamber Brass, an ensemble comprised of students and alumni from the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music and one student from DePaul University, took the bronze medal in the senior wind division of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association’s 2014 competition.
David McGill to Leave CSO for Teaching Post at Northwestern
David McGill, the esteemed principal bassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the last 17 years, will resign his post in August to accept a fulltime teaching position at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music.
Bach to Bernstein on Bienen School Annual Millennium Park Program
Holst’s arrangement of Bach’s “Fugue a la Gigue” and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story” -- performed by Northwestern University’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble -- will provide the audience with free outdoor entertainment Memorial Day weekend.