Julian Velasco wins Cedille Emerging Artist Competition
November 23, 2021
Saxophonist Julian Velasco ’20 MMus, an alumnus and current doctoral student of Taimur Sullivan, has been named the winner of Cedille Records’ Emerging Artist Competition.
Winter Chamber Music Festival celebrates 25th season with five award-winning ensembles
November 17, 2021
The Bienen School of Music welcomes guest artists back to the stage in Winter 2022, with the return of two popular concert series.
Bienen School celebrates the season with winter holiday concerts
November 4, 2021
Student ensembles from the Bienen School of Music will ring in the winter holiday season with two in-person concerts Dec. 4 and 5 on Northwestern University’s Evanston campus.
Nov. 19 Bienen concert to feature US premiere of Thomalla work
November 2, 2021
The Bienen School of Music’s Contemporary Music Ensemble will present the US premiere of Harmoniemusik (full version) by Hans Thomalla on Friday, November 19, 2021.
A New Student’s Perspective: Back to School (in Person!)
October 27, 2021
First-year voice and opera master’s student Ryan Dearon shares his experiences and advice as things return to "normal."
Frances Larimer (1929-2021)
October 26, 2021
Frances Larimer ’52, ’54 MMus, professor emerita, died October 21 in Evanston at age 92.
Russell Dagon (1938-2021)
October 22, 2021
Russell Dagon ’61, ’62 MMus, professor emeritus of clarinet, died October 20 at age 83.
Chicago’s Ear Taxi Festival to showcase Bienen School prominently
September 9, 2021
More than 100 alumni, faculty, and current students of the Bienen School of Music will participate in Chicago’s Ear Taxi Festival September 15 through October 4.
What I wish I knew as a Freshman at Bienen
August 30, 2021
Recent graduate Valérie Filloux shares wisdom for incoming and prospective Wildcats.
William Bolcom Awarded 2021 Nemmers Prize in Music Composition
July 26, 2021
American composer William Bolcom has been awarded the $100,000 Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition from the Bienen School of Music.
Sir András Schiff Awarded 2021 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize
July 12, 2021
The Bienen School of Music has awarded Sir András Schiff the $50,000 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance.
Bienen School of Music launches ‘Black Composer Showcase’ series
June 28, 2021
The Bienen School of Music has launched a new series of videos featuring performances of art songs and chamber music by Black composers.