‘The Magic Flute’ among Bienen School winter opera and voice offerings
January 4, 2023
A master class with one of America’s most sought-after young countertenors and an operatic fairy tale by Mozart are highlights of the Bienen School's winter voice and opera season.
Alumna Amanda Draper named Gretsch Fellow
December 19, 2022
Bienen School alumna Amanda Draper ’14 MMus, ’20 PhD was selected as the 2022-23 recipient of the Gretsch Fellowship in Children’s Music at the Fred Rogers Institute.
Alumni Spotlight: Madison Leonard
December 7, 2022
Soprano Madison Leonard ’16 MMus, a grand finalist winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, has been praised for her “lovely vocal delicacy.” Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight.
Winter Chamber Music Festival presents six concerts of chamber masterworks
December 5, 2022
The Winter Chamber Music Festival returns for its 26th season at the Bienen School of Music Jan. 6 to 22, 2023.
Donald Schleicher appointed Director of Orchestras and Artist-in-Residence
November 30, 2022
Donald Schleicher ’77 MMus has been appointed Director of Orchestras and Artist-in-Residence at the Bienen School of Music for a four-year term, beginning September 1, 2023.
Right Place, Right Time: Finding the perfect graduate school fit
November 23, 2022
Master's student Mari de Napoli shares her reasons for choosing the Bienen School of Music.
Alumni Spotlight: Howard Reich
November 21, 2022
Howard Reich ‘77 is an Emmy Award-winning author, journalist, and filmmaker. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.
Ned Rorem (1923-2022)
November 21, 2022
American composer, author, and distinguished Bienen School of Music alumnus Ned Rorem ’44, ’77 H died November 18 at age 99. He made several visits to Northwestern over the years.
Double Duty: Bienen students share their experiences
November 17, 2022
Three current or former Bienen School students share their experiences pursuing dual degree or double majors at Northwestern.
2023 Grammy nominees include Northwestern alumni, faculty
November 16, 2022
Northwestern faculty and alumni are well represented among this year's Grammy Award nominees. The Crossing, Dover Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, and Brian d'Arcy James all received nominations.
Shanahan and colleagues awarded NSF grant to study impact of sound on learning
November 14, 2022
Daniel Shanahan, associate professor of music theory and cognition in the Bienen School of Music, is part of a new project funded by the National Science Foundation.
Alumni Spotlight: Jennie Oh Brown
November 10, 2022
Jennie Oh Brown ’91 is a Chicago-based flutist, collaborator, entrepreneur, and mentor. Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight feature.