As part of this week's Homecoming festivities, a ceremony is being held at 3 p.m.., Friday, October 7, for the...
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Music students can see Paragon Ragtime Orchestra live at the Egyptian Theatre for FREE
The 14-piece Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, who plays live scores to complete silent films, will be appearing at DeKalb's...
Dance alumnus James Stevko returns to conduct masterclass
James Monroe Števko, Chicago who earned his degree in dance from NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance, is currently...
2017-18 Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History lineup
The lineup for the 2017-2018 Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History series in the NIU College of Art and Design has been set. Join us in room 100 of the Art Building (Jack Ahrends Hall) on the main campus of NIU. All of these talks are free of charge and...
Community School of the Arts Sinfonia Concerto Competition applications due Oct. 23
The Community School of the Arts at Northern Illinois University invites musicians 18 years and younger to compete in the annual CSA Sinfonia Concerto Competition. The deadline for applications is October 23. Auditions are scheduled in the Recital Hall of the NIU...
Suzuki workshop offered at NIU, Nov. 4
At the annual NIU Suzuki Workshop on Saturday November 4, guest Suzuki teachers from Wisconsin, Iowa and Alabama will visit the NIU Music Building to work with NIU Suzuki Strings students, and with guest violin and cello students representing Suzuki programs...
School of Art and Design hosts Frankie Flood, Oct 11-12
SOAD will be hosting artist Frankie Flood on Wednesday, October 11, and Thursday October 12 for a number of lectures and demonstrations. All are open to any interested students. Frankie Flood is an Associate Professor of Art at Appalachian State University, and the...
Cor Cantiamo Presents: Vocal Tapestries, Oct. 22
Cor Cantiamo, an NIU Ensemble in Residence, will present their fall concert, Sunday, October 22 at 3 p.m. in the NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. Cor Cantiamo is a professional 24-voice chamber choir that works to bring world class artistry to the DeKalb community...
NIU alum Jim Roberts tells percussion students the best instrument is ‘right between your ears’
More than 30 years after he graduated with a Master of Performance from the NIU School of Music, Jim Roberts was back on campus for a visit, interacting with NIU students and faculty and reflecting on how his time here guided his career. Roberts is an accomplished...
NIU welcomes Yale Whiffenpoofs, Oct. 9
For anyone anxiously awaiting the release of "Pitch Perfect 3" in December, the Yale Whiffenpoofs, the oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group will perform at NIU, Monday, October 9 at 8 p.m. in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building. Admission...
Cor Cantiamo receives support from Wurlitzer Foundation and DeKalb County Community Foundation
Cor Cantiamo, ensemble in residence at the NIU School of Music, has recently received significant grants from three local organizations. Cor Cantiamo received $7,500 from the Wurlitzer Foundation, and $2,000 from the DeKalb County Community Foundation. These funds...
Avalon String Quartet opens season Oct. 3
NIU’s world-class Avalon String Quartet will perform works of Joseph Haydn, Dmitri Shostakovich and Franz Schubert, Thursday, October 3 at 8 p.m. Admission is free of charge. The concert is the first of four this year for NIU’s quartet-in-residence, and will be held...