The Bienen School of Music is pleased to offer tours and admission information sessions for students interested in majoring in music at Northwestern. Tour/information session registration is available on this page via the calendar. Music facilities tours and information sessions are offered on most Mondays and Fridays and select Thursdays.
The Office of Music Admission also offers virtual admission information sessions. These online sessions cover the application process, audition information, financial aid, degree options, and more.
Register for a Tour
The Bienen School of Music has partnered with the following hotels to offer auditioning students discounted rates. Hotels are listed in order of proximity to campus. Please see each hotel listing below for rates, amenities, and booking information:
Hotel Orrington/Evanston
0.6 miles to Bienen
1710 Orrington Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
847.866.8700
Discount rate: 1 king bed $109 per night, 2 queen beds $119 per night
Booking Link
Amenities: In-hotel practice spaces
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
0.7 miles to Bienen
1515 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
847.864.2300
Discount rate:
Sunday-Wednesday 1 king bed $125 per night, 2 queen beds $145 per night
Thursday-Saturday 1 king bed $149 per night, 2 queen beds $159 per night
Booking Link
(Click on the link and then "Book" in the upper right-hand corner; the corporate code will automatically fill in the discount)
Amenities: Complimentary hot breakfast, in-hotel practice spaces
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
0.8 miles to Bienen
1818 Maple Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
847.475.6400
Discount rate: $130 per night
Booking Link
Amenities: Complimentary shuttle to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts (inquire with hotel for availability), complimentary breakfast for up to 2 guests, fitness center, pool
Holiday Inn Chicago/North Evanston
0.9 miles to Bienen
1501 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
847.491.4600
Discount rate: $82 per night
Booking Link (enter in your arrival and departure date and the discount will auto-populate)
Amenities: In-hotel practice spaces
DoubleTree by Hilton Skokie
4.1 miles to Bienen
9599 Skokie Blvd, Skokie IL 60077
847.679.7000
Discount rate: $119 per night
Booking Link
Amenities: One breakfast voucher per room