Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Symphony Thomas Bough, ConductorAlex Harrington, Graduate Assistant and Guest...
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Oct. 17 – An Tran – International Guitar Series
International Guitar Series An Tran Saturday, October 17, 20265:00 pmRecital Hall Program Prelude in E minor*...
Oct. 15 – NIU Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and University Chorus
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Choral Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU Chamber ChoirNIU University Chorus Eric Johnson,...
Oct. 11 – Amanda Fujii, Senior Oboe Recital
Student Recital Series AMANDA FUJII Senior Oboe RecitalSunday, October 11, 20265:00 pmRecital Hall Program SonateI - MunterII - Sehr Langsam Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) Amanda Fujii, oboeElizabeth Vaughan, piano Pastorale et ArlequinadeI - Pastorale Eugene...
Oct. 9 – NIU Philharmonic
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Philharmonic Maria Kurochkina, Conductor Friday, October 9, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Petite Suite de Concert, Op. 77I. Le caprice de NannetteII. Demande et réponseIII. Un sonnet d'amourIV. La tarantelle...
Oct. 8 – NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Jazz Ensemble and NIU Jazz Orchestra Rodrigo Villanueva Conroy, Jazz Ensemble DinnerDr. Roosevelt Griffin III, Jazz Orchestra Director Thursday, October 8, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert HallNIU Jazz Ensemble Again and...
Oct. 1 – Avalon String Quartet
Faculty Recital Series Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière, violinRichard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in Violin Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Thursday, October 1, 20267 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program String Quartet No. 2...
Sept. 29 – NIU Wind Ensemble
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Ensemble A season-opening program pairing works by Alex Shapiro and Cécile Chaminade Thomas Bough, ConductorScott Metlicka, flute soloistAlex Shapiro, featured composerAlex Harrington, guest conductor Tuesday, September 29,...
May 3 – Graduate String Quartets in Residence – World Premiere Event
NIU Graduate String QuartetsWorld Premiere - "Rebound" by Kenji Bunch Sunday, May 3, 20262:00 p.m.Recital Hall Dákiti QuartetJavier Polania Cleves, violinSally Waterhouse, violinJacob Seabrook, violaSofia Vrettou, cello Heron QuartetAthina Vrettou, violinJordan Weiss,...
April 29 – NIU Philharmonic
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Philharmonic Maria Kurochkina, Conductor Wednesday, April 29, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Tragic Overture, Op. 81 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Composed in the summer of 1880 in Bad Ischl, Austria, Brahms’s Tragic...
April 29 – School of Music Honors Convocation
2026 School of Music Honors Convocation Thursday, April 29, 202611:00 a.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Woodwind Area Wind Quintet, Op. 43 I. Allegro ben moderato Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Silent MechanismKaelyn Witt,...
April 28 – Avalon String Quartet
Faculty Recital Series Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière, violinRichard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in Violin Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Tuesday, April 28, 20267 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Quartettsatz in C minor, D.703...
April 27 – Tanner Jackson, Graduate Bass Trombone Recital
Student Recital Series Tanner Jackson, Graduate Bass Trombone Recital Monday, April 27, 20267 pmRecital Hall Special GuestsProf. Steven Squires, pianoSpencer Mackey, tromboneIsabella Rodriguez, tromboneDeaglan Sullivan, tromboneJayvan Washington, tromboneCameron...
April 26 – NIU Percussion Ensemble Spring 2026 Live Recording Recording Session
Ensemble Concert Series NIU Percussion EnsembleSpring 2026 Live Recording Session Gregory Beyer and Ben Wahlund, Directors Sunday, April 26, 20267:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Sculpture 3 Rüdiger Pawassar (b. 1964) Aestus Ethan Booher (b....
April 26 – NIU Concert Choir and University Chorus
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Choral Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU University Chorus Eric Johnson, director, NIU Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University Chorus April 26, 2026 3 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program NIU Concert Choir ...
April 26 – Tiajuana Hernandez, Graduate Steelpan Recital
Student Recital Series Tiajuana Hernandez, Graduate Steelpan Recital Sunday, April 26, 202611 amRecital Hall Special GuestsKeon Baptiste, tenor steelpanKayla Lockhart, voiceMaggie Garner, voiceSegun Owele, voiceDaniel Chukwunyem, voiceDanny Clements, fluteMiles...
April 23 – NIU Jazz Orchestra
Ensemble Concert Series NIU Jazz Orchestra Dr. Roosevelt Griffin III, Jazz Orchestra Director Thursday, April 23, 20267:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program The Neighbor from Naylor Bryan Carter Shiney Stockings Frank Foster Featuring: Isaiah...
April 23 – Gabriel Roethle, Graduate World Music Recital
Student Recital Series Gabriel Roethle, Graduate World Music Recital Thursday, April 23, 20265 pmRecital Hall Special GuestsHong-da Chin,Oskar KautPatcharita PankaewOlive WynnKacee DugasDylan Donnelly Program asap manis Gabriel Roethle (b. 2001)...
April 22 – String Chamber Music Recital
Ensemble Recital Series String Chamber Music Recital Wednesday, April 22, 20267 pmRecital Hall Program Quartet No. 2 in F Major Op. 92 I. Allegro sostenutoII. Adagio Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Koshki QuartetNoah Mayer, violinLaura Gonzalez,...
April 21 – NIU Chamber Choir
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Chamber Choir Bach, BWV 21 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis Eric Johnson, director, Tuesday, April 21, 20267 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Nature's Wonders Frühzeitiger Frühling (from 6 Lieder, Op. 59: No. 2) Felix...
April 19 – NIU Steelband
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Steelband Concert Featuring: NIU Steelband, Liam Teague, directorAssisted by Yuko Asada, Musical Instrument Technician All University Steelband, Nathaniel Guerra and Josiah Didier, graduate student directorsCSA Steelband, Nathaniel Guerra,...
April 18 – Annika Roberts, Graduate Cello Recital
Student Recital Series Annika Roberts, Graduate Cello Recital Saturday, April 18, 20263 pmRecital Hall Program Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012 I. Prelude II. Allemande III. Courante IV. Sarabande V. Gavotte I/II VI. Gigue Johann...
April 18 – Hyun Ah Lee, Graduate Organ Recital
Student Recital Series Hyun Ah Lee, Graduate Organ Recital Saturday, April 18, 20265 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Someone to Watch Over Me George Gershwin...
April 16 – NIU Jazz Ensemble
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Jazz Ensemble Rodrigo Villanueva, Director Thursday, April 16, 20257:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Special Guest: Gabriel Wade on Trumpet Chris Merino Dominguez on TromboneMarlowe Galvez on TrumpetWilson Kierce on PianoJordan...
April 17 – NIU Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony Tom Bough, ConductorAlex Harrington, Graduate Assistant Friday, April 17, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Alex Harrington, Conductor Throughout time and regardless of origin,...
April 15 – Emerson Valyou, Senior Voice Recital
Student Recital Series Emerson Valyou, BaritoneSenior Voice Recital Tuesday, April 15, 20268 pmRecital Hall AccompanistQingyun Zhen, piano Program Accompanist on all selections: Qingyun Zheng, piano Come All Ye Strangers Strike the Viol If Music be the Food of...
April 15 – Nathaniel Guerra, Senior Steelpan Recital
Student Recital Series Nathaniel Guerra, Graduate Steelpan Recital Wednesday, April 15, 20266 pmRecital Hall Special guestsJenna Zimmerman, vibraphoneAnya Pasowicz, harpMinjung Kim, pianoNIU Steelpan Studio Program Friday IV. Prelude and Happy Hour Kevin...
April 14 – Joseph Messina, Senior Drum Set Recital
Student Recital Series Joseph Messina, Senior Drum Set Recital Tuesday, April 14, 20265 pmRecital Hall AccompanistsJack McGreevy, electric guitarSam Rodriguez, upright bass Program Remember Irving Berlin (1888-1989) In a Sentimental Mood Duke Ellington...
April 12 – NIU Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert
Ensemble Concert Series NIU Percussion Ensemble Gregory Beyer and Ben Wahlund, DirectorsMichel Rodriguez-Cintra, Afro-Cuban Dance Instructor Spring ConcertSunday, April 12, 20263:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program marramahatta (World Premiere)...
April 11 – Sonic Tapestry: Global Traditions and Cultural Crossroads
World Music Festival Concert Series Sonic Tapestry: Global Traditions and Cultural Crossroads Jui-Ching Wang, director Saturday, April 11, 20263 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Korean PungmulGilnori PangutSeoljangguKorean Drumming...
April 10 – Sounds of Crossing Borders – Pt . 2 – Arcomusical: the berimbau in motion
World Music Festival Concert Series Sounds of Crossing Borders Part Two Arcomusical: the berimbau in motion Friday, April 10, 20268 pmRecital Hall Program Berimbau Duo no. 5, 'Alexis’ (2013) Gregory Beyer (b. 1973) John Wolff...
April 10 – Sounds of Crossing Borders Pt. 1 – featuring Hong-Da Chin, composer and dizi performer
World Music Festival Concert Series Sounds of Crossing Borders Part One Featuring Hong-Da Chin, composer and dizi performer Friday, April 10, 20267 pmRecital Hall Program Three Personalities for erhu and dizi Amely Zhou, erhuHong Da-Chin,...
April 9 – The Sounds of Mexico
World Music Festival Concert Series The Sounds of Mexico Banda and Mariachi Joint Concert Mariachi NIU, Jose-Antonio Ozuna, directorBanda NIU, Roberto De Leon, director WithSon Jarocho NIUMariachi Los Pumas, Jovita Idár Elementary SchoolMariachi AguilasBallet...
April 8 – Music of East Asia
World Music Festival Concert Series Music of East Asia Korean Drumming Ensemble, Suwan Choi, directorChinese Music Ensemble, Wei Yang and Jui-Ching Wang, directors Special Guest PerformersHong Da Chin, diziAmely Zhou, erhuDi Zhang, yangquin andTaylor Atkins, Jodeen...
April 7 – A Concert of Thai and Lao Music
World Music Festival Concert Series A Concert of Thai and Lao Music สงกรานต์ ๒๕๖๙ Songkran 2026 Thai/Lao Music EnsembleProf. Chamni Sripraram, directorPatcharita Pankaew, graduate assistant director Tuesday, April 7, 20267 pmRecital Hall ...
April 4 – Chamber Ensemble Competition
Ensemble Recital Series 2026 NIU School of MusicChamber Ensemble Competition Saturday, April 4, 20262 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Jury - Paul Bauer and Weiwen Ma Program 2 p.m. Quartetto MisteriosoKeira Specht, violinChristian Balgeman, violinTim...
April 4 – Spencer Mackey, Graduate Trombone Recital
Student Recital Series Spencer Mackey, Graduate Trombone Recital Saturday, April 4, 20267 pmRecital Hall AccompanistElizabeth Vaughan Special guestsViolins - Javier Polania, Athina Vrettou, Sally Waterhouse, Jordan WeissViolas - Trevor Bitner, Jacob SeabrookCellos -...
April 1 – “We Speak Etruscan” – Faculty Recital – Zachary Good and Thomas Snydacker
Faculty Recital Series "We Speak Etruscan" Zachary Good, clarinetsThomas Snydacker, saxophones Wednesda, April 1, 20268 pmRecital Hall Program Paroxysms (2026, World Premiere) Brian Penkrot Cavort (2024) Carolyn O'Brien ...inland waters ascending...
March 30 – Symposium Recital
Symposium Recital Monday, March 30 20265 pmNIU Music Library Program Langsamer Satz for String Quartet Anton Webern (1883-1945) Heron String QuartetAthina Vrettou and Jordan Weiss, violinsTrevor Bitner, violaRenee Edson, Cello Shimmering Waters...
March 29 – Kenneth Ryan, Senior Tuba Recital
Student Recital Series Kenneth Ryan, Senior Tuba Recital Sunday, March 29, 20267 pmRecital Hall AccompanistSteve SquierChristopher Avila Special guestsThe Low Blow Quartet - Colin Davidenko, Hailey Feddersen, Kenneth Ryan, Zach Cooper Program Sonata in GI....
March 28 – Evan Miller, Graduate Percussion Recital
Student Recital Series Evan Miller, Graduate Percussion Recital Saturday, March 28, 202611 amRecital Hall Program American Accents Vanessa Lann (b. 1968) Emma Cho, percussion Vanessa Lann, a Dutch-American composer, frequently experiments with how she...
NIU Opera Theatre presents Iphigénie en Aulide
Vocal Arts Series NIU Opera Theatre presentsIphigénie en Aulide Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 3 p.m. Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Iphigénie en Aulide Christoph Wllibald Gluck (1714-1787)English libretto by John Troutbeck There...
March 25 – NIU Faculty Composers’ Concert
Faculty Concert Series NIU Faculty Composers' Concert Wednesday, March 25, 20267:00 p.m.Recital Hall David Maki, piano A retirement gift for our revered NIU colleague Harold Kafer, Gig Harbor is named after the scenic Pacific Northwest town he and his wife...
March 22 – Breanna Negele, Senior Flute Recital
Student Recital Series Breanna Negele, Senior Flute Recital Sunday, March 22, 202610 amRecital Hall AccompanistsScott Metlicka, pianoFaith Negele, clarinetDenise Williams, pianoJovana Cortez, fluteVicky Gonzalez, alto flute Program Sonata in G Major I....
March 21 – Connor Butler, Graduate Percussion Recital
Student Recital Series Connor Butler, Graduate Percussion Recital Saturday, March 21, 202611 amRecital Hall Program Without a Murmur Chad Floyd (b. 1977) Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower) arr. Amy Xin Yin (b. 1995) i don't know who she is, but she loves me Hannah C....
March 17 – EmVi Nullas Legaspi, Senior Voice Recital
Student Recital Series EmVi Nullas Legaspi, Senior Voice Recital Tuesday, March 17, 20268 pmRecital Hall AccompanistYuxi Qiu, piano Special guestsKaytlynn MillerNIU Huskie Hunks Program O Del Mio Dolce Ador Christopher Willibald Gluck (1714-1787) Malia Francesco...
March 6 – Composition Club
Recital Series Composition Club An interdisciplinary concert between the Composition Club and The Writers' Den Friday, March 6, 20267 pmRecital Hall Program Electric Eulogy Text by Angela BlanksonComposed by Kayla Bivin The Chosen One Text by David...
March 4 – NIU Wind Symphony
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Symphony Thomas Bough, ConductorAlex Harrington, Graduate Assistant Wednesday, March 4, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Alex Harrington, Graduate Assistant Vasily Kalinnikov’s Symphony No. 1 was originally...
March 3 – NIU Choral Concert
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Choral Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU University ChorusNIU Chamber Choir Eric Johnson, director, NIU Chamber Choir and Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University Chorus Tuesday, March 3, 20257 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall...
Feb. 27 – John Wolff and Jonathan Lucke Duo Percussion Recital
Student Recital Series John Wolff and Jonathan Lucke Percussion Recital Friday, February 27, 20268:00 pmRecital Hall "A very difficult duo for two 5.0 marimbas. Not for the faint of heart, but this is terribly exciting music, full of complex rhythms and...
Feb. 27 – NIU Wind Ensemble at Concert Band Festival
NIU Concert Band Festival NIU Wind Ensemble Tom Bough, ConductorRodney Dorsey, Guest ConductorThomas Snydacker, Alto SaxophoneAlex Harrington, Graduate Student Guest Conductor Friday, February 27, 20261:25 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Tikal Josh Rodriguez (b....
Feb. 26 – NIU Wind Ensemble
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Ensemble Tom Bough, ConductorRodney Dorsey, guest conductorThomas Snydacker, alto saxophone soloistAlex Harrington, graduate student guest conductor Thursday, February 26, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert HallKnown for his...
Feb. 24 – Escape Ten Percussion Duo
Guest Artist Series Escape Ten Annie Stevens and Andrea Venet, percussion Tuesday, February 24, 20266:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Perenniality Austin Kleck (b. 2000) Dialogue in Discourse (world premiere) Zach Miller (b. 1999) Magic Time Russell...
Feb. 24 – Jared Hurn, Graduate Percussion Recital
Student Recital Series Jared Hurn, Graduate Percussion Recital Tuesday, February 24, 20268:00 pmRecital Hall GuestsJonas Baker, pianoJarred Forrest, trumpetKordale Hill, bassDaisuke Kamuchi, alto saxophoneSpencer Mackey, tromboneGeorgios Moustakas, guitarMatthew...
Feb. 17 – Talia Grzelak and Brayden Dulin, Percussion, Piano and Voice Recital
Student Recital Series Talia Grzelak and Brayden Dulin, Percussion, Piano and Voice Recital Tuesday, February 17, 20266:00 pmRecital Hall Program 2+1 IvanTrevino (b. 1983) Hands Down Chad Floyd (b. 1977) And Now These Three Remain Eric Rath (b. 1978) Nightlight...
Feb. 13 – NIU Philharmonic
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Philharmonic Maria Kurochkina, Conductor Special Guests:2025 NIU Concerto Competition WinnersSofia Vrettou, celloEduardo Zamudio, clarinetDaniël Smith, alto saxophone Friday, February 13, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall...
Feb. 3 – Avalon String Quartet
Faculty Recital Series Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière, violinRichard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in Violin Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Special GuestZachary Good, clarinet Tuesday, January 3, 20267 p.m.NIU Recital Hall...
Jan. 17 – Guest artist – Lara Dahl, oboe
Guest Artist Recital Series Dr. Lara Dahl, oboeGeorgia State University Saturday, January 17, 20263:00 p.m. Recital3:45 p.m. MasterclassRecital Hall Vincent Fuh, pianoMadison, Wisc. Dr. Laura MediskyNIU Oboe Faculty Program Lara for Two Oboes and Piano (2025)...
Dec. 7 – 27th Annual Holiday Concert
Large Ensemble Concert Series 27th Annual Holiday Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU Chamber ChoirNIU University ChorusBrass EnsembleDeKalb Festival Chorus Eric Johnson, director, NIU Chamber Choir and Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University ChorusPaul...
Dec. 5 – Tanner Jackson, Graduate Bass Trombone
Student Recital Series Tanner Jackson, Graduate Bass Trombone Friday, December 5, 20258:00 pmRecital Hall Program Storming Husky, Brawling Stacy Garrop (b. 1969) from Suite for Unaccompanied Bass TromboneI. FantasiaII. Dance of the Delicate Sorrow Eric Culver...
Dec. 4 – NIU Cello Studio Recital
Studio Recital Series NIU CELLO STUDIO Thursday, December 4, 20257:00 pmRecital Hall Program Adagio con Variazioni Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Renee Edson, celloJeongSoo Kim, piano Sacher Variation for Solo Cello Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994) Oskar...
Dec. 4 – School of Music Honors Convocation
Music Convocation Series NIU School of Music Fall 2025 Honors Convocation Thursday, December 4, 202511:00 amBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Voice Area "Soave sia il vento" from Cosi fan tutte W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Allison Wilson, soprano; Sarah Calgaro,...
Dec. 3 – Chamber Music Recital
Ensemble Recital Series Chamber Music Recital Wednesday, December 3, 20257:00 pmRecital Hall Program Miniatures Op. 75a I. Moderato IV. Larghetto Antonín Dvorak (1841-1904) Serenade Op. 12 I. Allegramente Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967) Noah Mayer,...
Dec 2 – NIU Percussion Ensemble Winter Concert
Ensemble Concert Series NIU Percussion Ensemble Gregory Beyer and Ben Wahlund, DirectorsAustyn Menk, piano Winter ConcertTuesday, December 2, 20257:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program REFLECTION IN WHITE John Wolff (b. 2003) BERIMBAU QUINTET NO....
Nov. 25 – Matthew Skirmont, Graduate Voice Recital
Student Recital Series MATTHEW SKIRMONT Graduate Voice RecitalTuesday, November 25, 20258:00 pmRecital Hall Accompanist: Hyounkyoung Kim, piano Program Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Die schöne MüllerinDanksagung an...
Nov. 24 – Fiddle Music of Romania and the Balkans
World Music Concert Series Fiddle Music of Romania and the Balkans Monday, November 24, 2025NoonRecital Hall Gabriel Roethle, violinKeira Specht, violinHannah Schwarz, cello Program All selections are traditional dance tunes originated in the Balkans. Ciocârlia...
Nov. 23 – NIU Steelband
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Steelband Concert Featuring: NIU Steelband and Steelpan Studio, Liam Teague, director Assisted by Yuko Asada, Musical Instrument Technician - currently on a Fulbright Fellowship in Trinidad and TobagoAll University Steelband, Nathaniel...
Nov. 22 – Mariachi and Banda
World Music Concert Series The Sounds of Mexico Mariachi NIU and Banda NIU Joint Concert Saturday, November 22, 20253:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Jose-Antonio Ozuna, Mariachi NIU directorRobert De Leon, Banda NIU directorSpecial guests: members of Mariachi Los...
Nov. 22 – Jared Schultz, Senior Jazz Saxophone Recital
Student Recital Series JARED SCHULTZ Senior Jazz Saxophone RecitalSaturday, November 22, 202511 a.m.Recital Hall Accompanists on all songs: Isaiah Jones Jr., piano; Jack Sundstrom, bass; Jonathan Garrett, drums Program I Hear a Rhapsody Richard Gasparre...
Nov. 22 – Taylor Cash Senior Saxophone Recital
Student Recital Series TAYLOR CASH Senior Saxophone RecitalSaturday, November 22, 20251 p.m.Recital Hall Accompanists on all songs: Joshua Hale, piano; Jonathan Garrett, drum set; Jack Sundstrom, bass Program A Call Beyond Paul Nedzela (b. 1994) Daniel...
Nov. 21 – Re/sonic Composition Recital for East Asian instruments
World Music Concert Series East Asian Music in the Contemporary World (EAMCW) Composer-in-Residence Re/sonic - Composition rectial for East Asian instruments Friday, November 21, 20255:00 p.m.Recital Hall All pieces written by Hippocrates Cheng (b. 1994) ...
Nov. 21 – NIU Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Ensemble and NIU Wind Symphony Tom Bough, Conductor Friday, November 21, 20257:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert HallAlex Harrington, Conductor and Graduate Assistant, NIU Bands Ticheli is firmly established as one of the most...
Nov. 20 – NIU Jazz Orchestra “An Ode to Mode”
Ensemble Concert Series NIU Jazz Orchestra "An Ode to Mode"A Tribute to Ron Modell Dr. Roosevelt Griffin III, Jazz Orchestra Director, "Mode Show" 1997 Thursday, November 20, 20257:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Easy Money Benny Carterarr. John...
Nov. 20 – Music of Thai and Lao
World Music Concert Series Music of Thai and Lao "In Loving Memory of her Majesty Late Queen Sirikit" Thursday, November 20, 20255:00 pmRecital Hall Thai/Lao Music EnsembleChamni Sripraram, director Program ฉิ่งมูล่ง Ching Mu-Lung (Piphat Mai Nuam) Silas Ashby,...
Nov. 19 – Music of East Asia
World Music Concert Series Music of East Asia Wednesday, November 19, 20257:00 pmRecital Hall Korean Drumming EnsembleSuwan Choi, director Chinese Music EnsembleWei Yang and Jui-Ching Wang, directors Japanese Music EnsembleNan Yamprai, director Music of East Asia...
Nov. 18 – NIU Tango Club
NIU Tango Club Argentine Tango Tuesday, November 18, 20258:30 p.m.Recital Hall Accordion - John NovakContrabass - Matthew DiazFlute - Jovana Cortez, Kayla BivinViolin - Aditi Venkatesh, Owen ZographosVocals - Eduwardo Garcia, Owen Zographos Program...
Nov. 18 – Avalon String Quartet
Faculty Recital Series Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière, violinRichard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in Violin Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Tuesday, November 18, 20257 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Italian Serenade Hugo Wolf...
Nov. 17 – NIU Jazz Ensemble
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Jazz Ensemble Rodrigo Villanueva, Director Monday, November 17, 20257:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Special Guest: Daisuke Kamiuchi, soprano saxophoneProgram Whisper Not Benny GolsonArr. Michael Abene Drummin' Man Gene...
Nov. 16 – Katelyn Ackland Senior Clarinet Recital
Student Recital Series KATELYN ACKLAND Senior Clarinet RecitalSunday, November 16, 20257 p.m.Recital Hall Accompanists - Hyounkyoung "Joy" Kim, piano; Soo Yon Choi, piano; William Cernota, celloVocalist - Kayie EmmerNIU Clarinet Choir - Katelyn Ackland, Chris Benson,...
Nov. 16 – NIU Philharmonic
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Philharmonic Maria Kurochkina, Conductor Sunday, November 16, 20253:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall The Walk to the Paradise Garden began life as an interlude in Delius’s opera A Village Romeo and Juliet, a work often...
Nov. 14 – Sarah Calgaro
Student Recital Series SARAH CALGARO Mezzo Soprano Senior Voice RecitalFriday, Nov. 14, 20258:00 pmRecital Hall Accompanist: Minjung Kim, piano Program MagnificatEt Exultavit JS Bach (1723) 6 Lieder, Op. 10 Im Früling Abschied Josephine Lang (1841) Cosi...
Nov. 13 – NIU Opera Theatre – Voices For Change 2025
NIU Opera Theatre Voices for Change 2025Make Them Hear You Thursday, November 13, 20257:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall David Charles Tay, Director of Opera TheatreMaria Kurochkina, Director of Orchestral Activities Milla Taylor, pianist Program Way Down...
Nov. 12 – Allison Wilson Senior Voice Recital
Student Recital Series ALLISON WILSON Senior Voice RecitalWednesday, November 12, 20258 p.m.Recital Hall Accompanist - Minjung Kim, piano Program Una Donna Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) In Uomini Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Die Mainacht...
Nov. 11 – Zih-Cian Yu Graduate Cello Recital
Student Recital Series ZIH-CIAN YU Graduate Cello RecitalTuesday, November 11, 20258:30 pmRecital Hall Program Cello Sonata in A Major No. 3 Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for Cello and Piano in d minor Op. 40 Dmitri Shostakovich Adagio for strings Samuel...
Nov. 9 – NIU Percussion Ensemble
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Percussion Ensemble Gregory Beyer and Ben Wahlund, Directors Sunday, November 9, 20253:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Reflections in White (2023) John Wolff (b. 2003) Sharpened Stick (2002) Brett William...
Nov. 7 – 13th NIU New Music Festival Night Three
13th NIU New Music FestivalNight Three Night One | Night Two | Night Three Gregory Beyer, Artistic Director Special GuestsJoseph Klein, composerCalliope Duo (Elizabeth McNutt, flute; Shannon Wettstein, piano)Beyond This Point (John Corkill, Adam Rosenblatt, Rebecca...
Nov. 6 – 13th NIU New Music Festival Night Two
13th NIU New Music FestivalNight Two Night One | Night Two | Night Three Gregory Beyer, Artistic Director Special GuestsJoseph Klein, composerCalliope Duo (Elizabeth McNutt, flute; Shannon Wettstein, piano)Beyond This Point (John Corkill, Adam Rosenblatt, Rebecca...
Nov. 5 – 13th NIU New Music Festival Night One
13th NIU New Music FestivalNight One Night One | Night Two | Night Three Gregory Beyer, Artistic Director Special GuestsJoseph Klein, composerCalliope Duo (Elizabeth McNutt, flute; Shannon Wettstein, piano)Beyond This Point (John Corkill, Adam Rosenblatt,...
Nov. 4 – Paul Kassel – Swan Song – An actor’s life in words and music
Swan Song An Actor's Life in Words and MusicPaul Kassel, Dean, College of Visual and Performing ArtsTuesday, November 4, 20257:30 p.m.Recital Hall FeaturingMason Moss, piano NIU Graduate String QuartetTrevor Bitner, violaRenee Edison, celloAthina Vrettou, violinJordan...
Oct. 31 – Zaire Burks Senior Trombone Recital
Student Recital Series ZAIRE BURKS Senior Trombone RecitalFriday, October 31, 20253 p.m.Recital Hall Program Partita in A minor, BWV 1013I. SarabandeII. Corrente Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Lieder eines fahrenden GesellenI. Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit...
Oct. 31 – Korbyn Ringer Senior Euphonium Recital
Student Recital Series KORBYN RINGER Senior Euphonium RecitalFriday, October 31, 20258 p.m.Recital Hall Program Sonata in F Minor1. Andante Cantabile2. Allegro3. Andante4. Vivace Georg Phillipp Telemann (1681-1767) She Danced in the Rain Cait Nishimura (b.1991)...
Oct. 28 – Kaylin Lee, Senior Flute Recital
Student Recital Series KAYLIN LEE Senior Flute RecitalTuesday, October 28, 20258:00 pmRecital Hall AccompanistsScott Metlicka, pianoBreanna Negele, piccoloJovana Cortez, flute Program 6 Morceaux Caractéristiques, Op. 30 Ernesto Kohler (1849-1907)) Scott...
Oct. 23 – Lyyra (women’s vocal ensemble)
Guest Artist Concert Series Lyyra - "Rising" Thursday, October 23, 20257:00 p.m.Recital Hall "Rising" celebrates the full spectrum of sound and repertoire possible from treble voices. Ranging from early music to jazz and pop, it particularly highlights the group’s...
Oct. 16 – Fall Choral Collage Concert
Large Ensemble Concert Series Fall Choral Collage Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU University ChorusNIU Chamber Choir Eric Johnson, director, NIU Chamber Choir and Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University Chorus Thursday, October 16, 20257 p.m.Boutell Memorial...
Oct. 13 – NIU Wind Symphony
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Symphony Tom Bough, DirectorAlex Harrington, Graduate Assistant and Guest Director Monday, October 13, 20257:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert HallAlex Harrington, Graduate Assistant and Guest Conductor Charles Carter was born on...
Oct. 10 – NIU Philharmonic
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Philharmonic Maria Kurochkina, Conductor Friday, October 10, 20257:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall In the later decades of the 19th century, Emilie Mayer was far from an obscure figure: her orchestral music was heard across...
Oct. 9 – NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Jazz Ensemble and NIU Jazz Orchestra Rodrigo Villanueva, Jazz Ensemble DinnerRoosevelt Griffin, Jazz Orchestra Director Thursday, October 9, 20257:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert HallNIU Jazz Ensemble Fast Forward composed and...
Sept. 30, 2025 – NIU Wind Ensemble
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Ensemble Tom Bough, Conductor Tuesday, September 30, 20257:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Featuring the collegiate premiere of Onsby Rose's Symphony No. 2 "The Sacred Cloth"Drawn from the...
Sept. 12 – Quintet for the Spirits of ASEAN – Avalon String Quartet
Guest Artist Recital Series AVALON STRING QUARTET AND WINSTON CHOI, PIANO Quintet for the Spirits of ASEAN Composition by Narongrit Dhambabutra Friday, September 12, 20256:00 p.m. (Lecture and performance)NIU Recital Hall Quintet for the...
Spring 2025 NIU School of Music Honors Convocation, May 1, 11 am
Spring 2025 NIU School of Music Honors Convocation Thursday, May 1, 202511 a.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Brass Area Ereste Trombone Kwartet (2002)1. Eresťe deel0. Deel twee Saskia Apon (b. 1957) Hunter Otgontseren, tenor tromboneIsabella...
Viola Studio Recital – April 28, 2025, 7:30 pm
Ensemble Recital Series Viola Studio Recital Monday, April 28, 20257:30 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Suite #3 in C Major, BWV 1009 IV. Sarabande V. Gigue J.S. Bach(1685-1750) Chloe McKendry Twenty-Five Studies 14. Adagio Bartolomeo...
Khadija Nagi, Senior Trombone Recital, April 27, 7pm
Student Recital Series Khadija Nagi, Senior Trombone Recital Accompanied by:Austyn Menk, pianoDaniel Jablo, guitarJack Sundstrom, bassJared Hurn, drumsOlivia Garcia, trumpetMikayla Chin, alto saxNathan Tague, tenor saxEvangelina Combs, ground control Sunday, April 27,...
NIU Choral Concert – April 27, 2025, 3 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Choral Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU University ChorusNIU Chamber Choir Eric Johnson, director, NIU Chamber Choir and Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University Chorus Sunday, April 27, 20253 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall...
Richard Brown, Graduate Viola Recital, April 26, 4 pm
Student Recital Series Richard Brown, Graduate Viola Recital Saturday, April 26, 20254 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 i. Prélude ii. Allemande iii. Courante iv. Sarabande v. Gavotte I and II vi. Gigue...
Daniel Smith, Senior Saxophone Recital, April 26, 1 pm
Student Recital Series Daniël Smith, Senior Saxophone Recital Saturday, April 26, 20251 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Aria Jennifer Higdon(b. 1962) Daniël Smith, soprano saxophoneElizabeth Vaughan, piano Trio for Flute, Alto Saxophone and Piano I....
Mitchell Lucas, Senior Clarinet Recital, April 26, 10:30 am
Student Recital Series Mitchell Lucas, Senior Clarinet Recital Quartet--Eduardo Zamudio: clarinet, Kelly Nelson: clarinet 2, Henry Lloyd: clarinet 3, Mitchell Lucas: bass clarinet Saturday, April 26, 202510:30 a.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Hommage à M. de...
NIU Philarmonic, April 25, 2025, 7 pm
Ensemble Recital Series NIU PhilharmonicMasterworks Concert Silas Huff, director of NIU Philharmonic Friday, April 25, 20257:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall ProgramGiuseppe Verdi's (1813-1901) overture to La Forza del Destino (The Force of Destiny) is a...
From Ukraine With Love – Szlubowska-Belsky Duo, April 25, 5 pm
Guest Concert Series From Ukraine With LoveSzlubowska-Belksy Duo Works for violin and piano by Ukrainian composers, and more!Marta Szlubowska, violinSvetlana Belsky, piano Friday, April 25, 20255 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Sonata Op. 26I. ElegyII....
NIU Jazz Orchestra – April 24, 2025, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Jazz Orchestra Roosevelt Griffin, directorFeaturing Marquis Hill, trumpet Thursday, April 24, 20257 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Con Alma Dizzy Gillespiearr. Michael Mossman A Warm Breeze Sammy Nestico Isaiah Jones Jr,...
Jonathan Rivera, Senior Piano Recital, April 23, 6 pm
Student Recital Series Jonathan Rivera, Senior Piano Recital Wednesday, April 23, 20256 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Sonata No. 20 in G major No. 2I. Allegro, ma non troppo II. Tempo di Minnuetto Ludwig von Beethoven(1770-1827) Sonata in C minor K. 457...
NIU Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble, April 22, 2025, 7 pm
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Wind Symphony and Wind EnsembleCombined Band Concert Glenn Williams, conductor of Wind SymphonyLeif Albertson, assistant conductor of Wind SymphonyAndrew Glendening, conductor of Wind Ensemble Tuesday, April 22, 20257:00 pmBoutell Memorial...
Kevin Loh – International Guitar Series – April 22, 2025, 5 pm
Kevin Loh Singapore International Guitar Series Tuesday, April 22, 20255 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Toccata Arpeggiata Giovani Girolamo Kapsberger (1580-1651) Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012 I. Prelude Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Sonata in F....
NIU Jazz Ensemble – April 17, 2025, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Jazz Ensemble Rodrigo Villanueva, Director Thursday, April 17, 20257 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Basically Blues Phil Wilson (1937-) Sean Hamilton, tromboneJack Watson, tenor saxophoneBen Rodriguez, piano Brazilian Fantasy...
Gunnar Magnuson, Baritone Recital, April 16, 8 pm
Student Recital Series Gunnar Magnuson, Junior Baritone Recital Accompanied by: Chang Xu Wednesday, April 16, 20258 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Si, tra i ceppi From: Berenice George Frideric Handel(1685-1759) Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja From: The...
Anya Pasowicz, Graduate Harp Recital, April 16, 5 pm
Graduate Student Recital Series Anya Pasowicz Harp Recital Graduate student of Faye SeemanWednesday, April 16, 20255 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Harp Concerto in B flat major, op. 4 no. 6I. Allegro moderato; trans. Lucile LawrenceII. Larghetto; trans....
String Chamber Music Ensemble – April 15, 2025, 7 pm
Ensemble Recital Series String Chamber Music Recital Tuesday, April 15, 20257 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Aubade Op. 133I. Andante quasi adagioII. Andantino Benjamin Godard(1849-1895) Jordan Weiss, violinBen Gilbert, cello String Quartet Op. 76 No. 2 in D Minor...
Vladislav Bláha – International Guitar Series – April 15, 2025, 5 pm
Vladislav Bláha Czech Republic International Guitar Series Tuesday, April 15, 20255 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program OblivionMuerte del Angel Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Sonata a la Espaňola Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999) Usher Waltz Nikita Koshkin (b. 1956) This...
Jacob Parra, Graduate Percussion Recital, April 14, 5:30 p.m.
Graduate Student Recital Series Jacob Parra Graduate Percussion Recital Assisted by Evan Miller, Daniel Jablo, Jared Hurn, Nate Wray, Jack Sundstrom Monday, April 14, 20255:30 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Rebonds B/A (1989) Iannis Xenakis...
Nathan Tague, Senior Tenor Saxophone April 13, 7 p.m.
Student Recital Series Nathan Tague Senior Tenor Saxophone Recital Accompanied by: Nathan Stade, guitar; Jack Sundstrom, bass; Matthew Zelkowitz, drums Sunday, April 13, 20257 p.m.Recital Hall Program East of the Sun (West of the Moon) Brooks Bowman...
NIU Steelband Concert – April 13, 3 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Steelband Concert Featuring: NIU Steelband and Steelpan Studio, Liam Teague, director All University Steelband, Jalen Charles and K-Lee Blackwell, directors CSA Steelband, Yuko Asada, director DeKalb High School Steelband, Steve Lundin,...
Andrew Clark, Graduate Trumpet Recital, April 13, 12:30 pm
Graduate Student Recital Series Andrew Clark Graduate Trumpet Recital Spencer Mackey - Trombone Taylor Cash - Baritone Saxophone Georgios Moustakas - Guitar Malcolm Lile - Bass Jonathan Garrett - Drumset Sunday, April 13, 202512:30 p.m.NIU Recital Hall ...
Boone Elledge, Senior Voice Recital, April 12, 1 pm
Student Recital Series Boone Elledge Senior Voice Recital Accompanist: Shuai Zhang Saturday, April 12, 20251 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program "Almona" from Saracen Songs Harry T. Burleigh (1866-1949) Selections from Songs of Travel The Vagabond Let Beauty...
Mikayla Chin, Senior Saxophone Recital, April 12, 10 am
Student Recital Series Mikayla Chin, Senior Saxophone Recital Marcus Evans - drumsDaniel Jablo - guitarIsaiah Jones Jr. - pianoJared Schultz - tenor saxJack Sundstrom - bassGabriel Wade - trumpet Saturday, April 12, 202510 a.m.NIU Recital Hall Program O...
The Third Space – NIU World Music Festival – April 10, 8 pm
From the Exotic to the Global Concert Series The Third Space 2025 NIU World Music Festival Thursday, April 10 8 pm Recital Hall Program Rainbow Dance Traditional Chinese Tune arr. Wei Yang Wei Yang*, pipa Zih-Cian Yu, cello 'isaceqalj Wen Ping Cheah Chih-I...
Roaming In Between – NIU World Music Festival – April 9, 8 pm
From the Exotic to the Global Concert Series Roaming In Between2025 NIU World Music Festival Avalon String QuartetGreg Beyer, marimbaYa-Ching Chang, violinHong Da Chin, diziWilliam Goldenberg, piano Wednesday, April 98 pmNIU Recital Hall Program Four ElementsI....
Opening Concert – NIU World Music Festival – April 8, 7:30 pm
From the Exotic to the Global Concert Series Opening Concert2025 NIU World Music Festival Jui-Ching Wang, director Tuesday, April 88 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Korean Drumming EnsemblePangut Traditional Pungmul Concert and Chamber ChoirsSenzeni...
US Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus – April 6, 7 pm
THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND AND SOLDIERS' CHORUS The Musical Ambassadors of the ArmyWashington, DC Sea to Shining Sea Sunday, April 6, 20257:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall [Download an interactive pdf of this program] YOUR COMMENTS about our program...
NIU Percussion Ensemble – April 6, 2025, 1 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Percussion Ensemble Spring 2025 Gregory Beyer and Ben Wahlund, Directors Sunday, April 6, 20251 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Mako (2021) Susan K. Powell (b. 1971) Gainsborough mvt. 3 (1965) Thomas Gauger (b. 1935) Pac-Man...
Chamber Ensemble Competition – April 5, 1 pm
Ensemble Recital Series 2025 NIU School of MusicChamber Ensemble Competition Jury: Paul Bauer, François Henkins, Linc Smelser Saturday, April 5, 20251 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program 1:00 p.m.NIU Steelpan Studio Jalen Charles – Tenor SteelpanK-Lee...
Andrew Kinsey, Senior Percussion Recital, April 3, 8 pm
Student Recital Series Andrew Kinsey, Senior Percussion Recital Accompanied by: Jazz ComboRob Nordi, Isaiah Jones Jr., Jack Sundstrom, Mikey Speziale, Joshua Bedeau Thursday, April 3, 20258 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program SyNC Gene Koshinski (1980-) Wind...
Marcus Evans, Drum Set Recital, April 3, 6 pm
Student Recital Series Marcus Evans, Drum Set Recital Quentin Coaxum - trumpetRyan Bills - tenor saxBen Crino - guitarIsaiah Jones Jr. - pianoJack Sundstrum - bassMarcus Evans - drums Thursday, April 36 p.m.NIU Music Library Program "For Big Sid" Max...
Cello Studio Recital – April 1, 2025, 7 pm
Ensemble Recital Series Cello Studio Recital Tuesday, April 1, 20257 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Variations on a New World Blaise Déjardin Andante Cantabile Piotr Ilich TchaikovskyArr. by Orfeo Mandozzi Lament (in memory of Matthew Shepard, 1998) Anne Wilson...
Ryan Jensen: Senior Vocal Recital – March 30, 2025, 7 p.m.
Student Recital Series Ryan Jensen: Senior Vocal Recital Accompanied by Chang XuFeaturing Sarah Calgaro Sunday, March 30, 20257 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Quia fecit mihi magna From Magnificat Bach (1685-1750) Deh vieni alla finestra From Don Giovanni...
Laura Snowden – International Guitar Series – March 29, 2025, 5 pm
Laura Snowden International Guitar Series Saturday, March 29, 20255 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Black is the ColourLes Barricades Mystérieuses Trad arr. Laura SnowdenFrançois Couperin (1668-1733) Adagio and Fugue from Violin SonataNo. 1 in G minor, BWV...
NIU Opera Theatre presents Nina, o sia La pazza per amore, March 28 and 30
Vocal Arts Series NIU Opera Theatre presentsNina, o sia La pazza per amore (Nina, or Madly in Love) Friday, March 28, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 3 p.m. Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Nina, o sia La pazza per amore (Nina, or Madly in Love) Music by Giovanni...
Avalon String Quartet – March 27, 2025, 7 p.m.
Faculty Recital Series Avalon String Quartet with guest faculty, David Charles Tay, tenor Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière, violinRichard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in Violin Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Thursday, March 27,...
andPlay Duo – March 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Guest Artist Series andPlay Duo Tuesday, March 18, 20258 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program dormant gardens i. (2022) Maya Bennardo drift (2024) Emily Praetorius letters to my future self (2018) Leah Asher Together (2024) Julie Herndon andPlay is...
NIU Wind Symphony – March 5, 2025, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Wind Symphony Glenn Williams, conductor Leif Albertson, assistant conductor Wednesday, March 5, 20257:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program The theme for our concert this evening is “Let’s Dance! Let’s Move!” Repertoire being...
Choral Collage Concert – March 2, 2025, 3 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Choral Collage Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU University ChorusNIU Chamber Choir Eric Johnson, director, NIU Chamber Choir & Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University Chorus Sunday, March 2, 20253:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert...
NIU Wind Ensemble – Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7 p.m.
Large Ensemble Series Northern Illinois University Wind Ensemble Andrew Glendening, conductorErica Neidlinger, guest conductor Thursday, February 27, 20257:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Weiner Philharmoniker Fanfare Richard Strauss (1864-1949) arr....
Symposium Recital – February 25, 2025, 7 p.m.
Student Recital Series School of Music Symposium Recital Tuesday, February 25, 20257:00 pmNIU Recital Hall Program Partita No. 2 in D Minor I. AllemandeIV. Gigue J.S. Bach(1685-1750) Sally Waterhouse, violin Sonata for Flute and Piano I. Allegro...
NIU Philharmonic Orchestra – February 16, 2025, 3 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Concerto Competition Winners Concert Dr. Silas Huff, Director Zihan Zhou, Assistant Conductor Isabella Rodriguez, TromboneConcerto Competition Winner Emily Montelongo, SopranoConcerto Competition Winner ...
Avanti Trio: Guest Guitar Recital – February 6, 2025, 7 p.m.
Guest Artist Recital Series Avanti Guitar Trio Amy Brucksch, Julie Goldberg, Christopher Teves February 6, 20257:00 pmNIU Recital Hall Program Introduction and Fandango* Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Japura River*...
NIU Wind Ensemble IMEC Performance – Sat. February 1, 2025
Illinois Music Educators Conference Northern Illinois University Wind Ensemble Dr. Thomas Bough, conductorLeif Albertson, Graduate AssistantDr. Lia Snead, Guest ConductorBrandon Estes, Guest Conductor Saturday, February 1, 2025Peoria Convention CenterPeoria, Illinois...
Electronic & Computer Music Fall 2024 Concert – January 31, 2025, 7 p.m.
Student Recital Series Introduction to Electronic & Computer Music Fall 2024 Concert Friday, January 31, 2025 7:00 p.m. NIU Recital Hall Program Joshua Bedeau Final Project Brien Carney Contact Mac Heelein Final Project Jayla...
Avalon String Quartet – January 30, 2025, 7 p.m.
Faculty Recital Series Avalon String Quartet with guest, Christian Dillingham, bass Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière, violinRichard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in Violin Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Thursday, January 30, 20257:00...
NIU Wind Ensemble Music of Black Composers Showcase – Tues. January 28, 2025, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Wind Ensemble Music of Black Composers Showcase Dr. Thomas Bough, conductorLeif Albertson, Graduate AssistantDr. Lia Snead, Guest ConductorBrandon Estes, Guest Conductor Tuesday, January 28, 20257:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall...
26th Annual NIU Choir and Brass Holiday Concert – December 8, 2024, 3 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series 26th Annual NIU Choir and Brass Holiday Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU University ChorusBrass EnsembleDeKalb Festival ChorusNIU Chamber Choir Eric Johnson, director, NIU Chamber Choir & Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University...
Emily Montelongo: Senior Vocal Recital -December 6, 2024, 7 p.m.
Student Recital Series Emily Montelongo, soprano Senior Recital Accompanied by: Chang Xu Assisted by:Naomi Dutton, mezzo-sopranoEthan Gonzalez, countertenorMikaela Jackson, clarinet Friday, December 6, 20247:00 pmNIU Recital Hall Program Hark! the Ech'ing Air ...
Naomi Dutton: Senior Vocal Recital – December 6, 2024, 5 p.m.
Student Recital Series Naomi Dutton, mezzo-soprano Senior Recital Accompanied by: Chang Xu Assisted by:Emily Montelongo, sopranoEthan Gonzalez, countertenorReilly Farrell, violin Friday, December 6, 20245:00 pmNIU Recital Hall Program Come All Ye SongstersFrom:...
Jazzmyn Bell: Senior Classical & Jazz Trumpet Recital – December 5, 2024, 5 p.m.
Student Recital Series Jazzmyn Bell Senior Classical & Jazz Trumpet Recital Thursday, December 5, 20245:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Sonata No. 3 Movement 4 Allen Vizztti(b.1952) Accompanied by:Minjung Kim, piano Liebeslied Oskar Bohme(1870-1938)...
School of Music All-School Honors Convocation – December 5, 2024, 11 a.m.
All-School Convocation Series Fall 2024 NIU School of Music Honors Convocation Thursday, December 5, 2024 11 a.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program String Area Sonata for Violin and Cello I. Vif, avec entrain Maurice Ravel(1875-1937) Reilly Farrell,...
Ethan Gonzalez: Senior Vocal Recital -December 4, 2024, 6 p.m.
Student Recital Series Ethan Gonzalez, countertenor Senior Recital Accompanied by: Heewon Cha Assisted by: Emily Montelongo, sopranoNaomi Dutton, mezzo-soprano Wednesday, December 4, 20246:00 pm NIU Recital Hall Program Strike the viol Sound the trumpet ...
NIU Percussion Ensemble Winter Concert – December 3, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 2024 WINTER CONCERT Gregory Beyer and Ben Wahlund, DirectorsEthan Cowburn, Assistant DirectorWith Special Guest, Robert ChappellHosts: Dr. Brian Hart and Dr. John Novak Tuesday, December 3, 20247 p.m.Boutell Memorial...
Juan Lopez Ruvalcaba: Graduate Jazz Guitar Recital – December 2, 2024, 8 p.m.
Student Recital Series Juan Lopez Ruvalcaba Graduate Jazz Guitar Recital Assisted by:Marcus Evans, drumsJack Sundstrom, bassGabriel Wade, trumpet Monday, December 2, 20248:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Jordu Irving "Duke" Jordan Woody ´n´ you ...
Ryan Bills: Graduate Saxophone Recital – December 1, 2024, 7 p.m.
Student Recital Series Ryan Bills Graduate Saxophone Recital Accompanists will be announced from the stage Sunday, December 1, 20247:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program *All Compositions By Ryan Bills Unless Otherwise Indicated Ethical Dillema Community Is The...
Cody Toth: Senior Tuba Recital – November 26, 2024, 6 p.m.
Student Recital Series Cody Toth Senior Tuba Recital Accompanied by:Chang Xu, piano Tuesday, November 26, 20246:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program The Destruction Akira Toda(b. 1951) Logan Bryant , euphoniumHailey Feddersen, euphonium,Logan Yugo, tuba...
Jalen Charles and Rashunda Dorset-Headley: Graduate Steelpan Recital – November 26, 2024, 8 p.m.
Student Recital Series JALEN CHARLES & RASHUNDA DORSET-HEADLEY Steelpan Recital Assisted by: Ethan Cowburn Andrew Kinsey Michael Speziale Alma Perrote Kijuana Duplessis Robert Simmons Joshua Bedeau Tuesday, November 26th, 20248pmNIU Recital Hall Program...
NIU Steelband Concert – November 24, 2024, 3 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Steelband Concert Featuring:NIU Steelband and Steelpan StudioAll University SteelbandCSA Steelbandand Dr. Chris Tanner, guest soloist Sunday, November 24, 20243 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program NIU Steelband; Professor Liam...
Ella Feuersthaler: Senior Violin Recital – November 24, 2024, 11 a.m.
Student Recital Series Ella Feuersthaler Senior Violin Recital Accompanied by Chang Xu, piano Sunday, November 24, 202411:00 a.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Sonata No. 3 in D I. Un poco andanteII. AllegroIII. SarabandeIV. Tambourin Jean-Marie Leclair(1697-1764)...
Olivia Garcia: Senior Jazz Trumpet Recital – November 24, 2024, 7 p.m.
Student Recital Series Olivia Garcia Senior Jazz Trumpet Recital Assisted by:Isaiah Jones Jr., pianoMalcolm Lile, bassJonathan Garrett, drums Sunday, November 24, 20247:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Nica's Dream Horace Silver(1928-2014) Nathan Tague, tenor...
World Music Fusion Concert – November 22, 2024, 5 p.m.
World Music Concert Series THE SOUNDS OF FUSION Ethan Cowburn: yangqin, drums, gangsa (Balinese gamelan angklung)Jocelyn Kuntz: khaen, pianoFernando Marroquin Mendoza: oboe, khaenPatcharita Pankaew: khim, percussionGabe Roethle: violin, guitar, gangsaMikey Speziale:...
NIU Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony Concert – November 22, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Wind Ensemble and NIU Wind Symphony Thomas Bough, Conductor;Leif Albertson, Graduate Assistant Friday, November 22nd, 20247:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Amanda Christina Elizabeth Aldridge, also called Amanda Ira...
NIU Jazz Orchestra – November 21, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Jazz Orchestra Thursday, November 21, 20247 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Ya Gotta Try…… Harder Sammy Nestico(1924-2021) Jonathan Garrett, drums Isaiah Jones Jr., piano Ryan Bills, tenor saxophone Nate Wray , alto...
NIU Mariachi and Banda: The Sounds of Mexico – November 20, 2024, 7 p.m.
World Music Concert Series THE SOUNDS OF MEXICO Mariachi and Banda Joint Concert Tony Ozuna, director for Mariachi Ensemble Spencer Mackey, graduate teaching assistant for Banda Ensemble Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7 p.m. Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program...
Thai Music Ensemble – November 19, 2024, 5 p.m.
World Music Recital Series THAI MUSIC ENSEMBLE FALL 2024 Tuesday, November 19, 20245:00 pmRecital Hall Program Hao เหาะ The Thai, Cambodian, Lao Court Music Piphat Lai Ponglang ลายโปงลาง Thai Isaan Folk Music ดนตรีพื้นบ้านอีสาน Ponglang Ensemble Guest Performer:...
NIU Jazz Ensemble – November 19, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Jazz Ensemble Tuesday, November 19, 20247 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Blue in Green Miles Davis(1926-1991) arranged by Brett Stamps Nathan Tague, tenor saxophoneBen Rodriguez, piano Soupbone John Clayton(b. 1952)...
Gamelan Concert – November 18, 2024, 5 p.m.
World Music Concert Series GAMELAN CONCERT Javanese Gamelan Ensemble Director: Alex YoffeGuest Artists: Claire Fassnacht, Mike Awe Monday, November 18, 20245 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Gendhing Bonang Tukung Ketawang Subakastawa Ladrang Gunungsari Joe Beribak...
String Chamber Music Recital – November 18, 2024, 7 p.m.
Chamber Recital Series Fall String Chamber Music Recital Monday, November 18, 20247:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor D. 821 I. Allegro moderato Franz Schubert(1797-1828) Nathan Stade, guitarHeewon Cha, piano ...
Clarinet Studio Recital – November 17, 2024, 11 a.m.
Ensemble Recital Series Clarinet Studio Recital Sunday, November 17, 202411:00 a.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Don Giovanni, K. 527 Nr. 21b Recitativo ed Aria: In quali eccessi, o Numi. Act II, Scene X solo of Donna Elvira Nr. 23 Recitativo ed Aria: Crudele! Ah no,...
Mikaela Jackson: Senior Clarinet Recital – November 16, 2024, 1 p.m.
Student Recital Series Mikaela Jackson Senior Clarinet Recital Accompanied by Olive Wynn, piano Saturday, November 16, 20241:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Introduction and Variations on a theme by Franz Schubert Introduction Theme Variation I ...
NIU Philharmonic Orchestra – November 15, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Masterworks: Then and Now Silas Huff, Director - Zihan Zhou, Assistant Conductor Friday, November 15, 20247:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Andante Moderato Florence Price (1887-1953) Zihan Zhou,...
Iliana Matos: Guest Guitar Recital – November 14, 2024, 5 p.m.
Iliana Matos Guest Guitar Recital Thursday, November 14, 20245:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program El Renacimiento de la Guitarra* Konstantin Vassiliev (b. 1970) A Solas* Juan Erena (b.1970) Voyage* Leo Brouwer (b. 1939) Quarantine* Sergio Assad (b. 1952)...
Cello Studio Recital – November 13, 2024, 7 p.m.
Cello Studio Recital Wednesday, November 13, 20247:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Après un rêve Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) Benjamin Gilbert, Cello Riley, Piano Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 Allemande Sarabande Menuet I & II Johann Sebastian Bach...
Music of East Asia – November 13, 2024, 5 p.m.
World Music Concert Series MUSIC OF EAST ASIA Suwan Choi, Korean Drumming Ensemble Nan Yamprai, Japanese Music Ensemble Wei Yang & Jui-Ching Wang, Chinese Music Ensemble Guest Performers: Hong Da Chin, dizi (Chinese bamboo flute) William Goldenberg,...
Andrew Stover: Senior Saxophone Recital – November 12, 2024, 8 p.m.
Student Recital Series Andrew Stover Senior Saxophone Recital Tuesday, November 12, 20248:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Caprice for Bb Soprano Saxophone and Piano (1862) Jean Baptiste Singelée (1812-1875) Elizabeth Vaughan - Piano Glow (2022) II. LullabyI....
Colin Dorion: Senior Drums Set Recital – November 12, 2024, 6 p.m.
Student Recital Series Colin Dorion Senior Drums Set Recital Accompanied by:Ryan Bills, tenor saxophoneGabriel Wade, trumpetJack Sundstrom, double bass Tuesday, November 12, 20246:00 p.m.NIU Music Library Program Lathe of Heaven Mark Turner (b. 1965) Year of the...
NIU Percussion Ensemble – November 10, 2024, 3 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE FALL 2024 Sunday, November 10, 20243:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program PAST MIDNIGHT (1991) Thomas Gauger (b. 1935) BERIMBAU QUARTET NO. 1 (2014) Gregory Beyer (b. 1973) DARK PASSENGER...
2024 NIU Philharmonic Concerto Competition Final Round – November 9, 2024, 5 p.m.
2024 NIU Philharmonic Concerto Competition FINAL ROUND Sunday, November 9, 20245:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Jury: Rachel Handlin, Paul G Ross, John McKeever Program 5:00 pm Cameron Elam-Guthrie - Bass Trombone Thom Ritter George, Concerto for Bass...
12th NIU New Music Festival: “New Music from Chicago!”- November 6-8, 2024
November 6-8, 2024 12th NIU New Music Festival “New Music from Chicago!” Gregory Beyer, Artistic Director with Special Guests: Amy Wurtz, pianist and composer Flannau Duo (Kyle Flens, percussion; Jonathan Hannau, piano) Music for Voices, Percussion, and...
Karl Olsen: Senior Percussion Recital – November 3, 2024, 4 p.m.
Student Recital Series Karl Olsen Senior Percussion Recital Sunday, November 3, 20244:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Honorable Discharge (2009) Bob Becker (b. 1947) Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 (1720) i. Prelude ii. Allemande iii. Courante...
Hannah Sheridan: Senior Cello Recital – November 3, 2024, 1 p.m.
Student Recital Series Hannah Sheridan Senior Cello Recital Accompanied by Shuai Zhang, piano Sunday, November 3, 20241:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major I. Prelude II. Allemande III. Courante IV. Sarabande V. Bourrée I and II VI....
Ethan Cowburn: Graduate Percussion Recital – October 30, 2024, 7 p.m.
Student Recital Series Ethan Cowburn Graduate Percussion Recital assisted by Fernando Marroquin Mendoza, oboe Wednesday, October 30, 20246:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall ProgramComposed by Zhou Deming, this piece pays tribute to the lively music of Uygher communities...
Avalon String Quartet – October 29, 2024, 7 p.m.
Faculty Recital Series Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière, violin Richard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in Violin Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Tuesday, October 29, 20247:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Quartet No. 14 in G Major...
2024 NIU Philharmonic Concerto Competition Preliminary Round – October 27, 2024, 1 p.m.
2024 NIU Philharmonic Concerto Competition PRELIMINARY ROUND Categories: Strings, Voice Sunday, October 27, 20241:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Jury: Silas Huff, Mathias Tacke, Gregory Beyer Program 1:00 pm Benjamin Gilbert - Cello Eduard Lalo, Concerto...
2024 NIU Philharmonic Concerto Competition Preliminary Round – October 26, 2024, 1 p.m.
2024 NIU Philharmonic Concerto Competition PRELIMINARY ROUND Categories: Woodwind, Brass Saturday, October 26, 20241:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Jury: Gregory Barrett, John Novak, Andrew Glendening Program 1:00 pm Spencer Mackey - Trombone Ernest Bloch,...
NIU Philharmonic Orchestra: “Hooray for Hollywood!” – October 18, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Hooray for Hollywood! Silas Huff, Director - Zihan Zhou, Assistant Conductor Friday, October 18, 20247:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Salute to Cinema "Hooray for Hollywood" "Singin' In the Rain"...
United in Song! NIU Choral Collage Concert – October 17, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series United in Song! NIU Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and University Chorus Eric Johnson, director, Chamber Choir & Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University Chorus Thursday, October 17, 20247:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall...
David Leisner: Guest Guitar Recital – October 16, 2024, 5 p.m.
David Leisner Guest Guitar Recital Wednesday, October 16, 20245:00 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Program Sarabande (from Lute Suite, BWV 997) Allemande (from Lute Suite, BVW 996) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) arr., D. Leisner Liebesbothschaft Ständchen...
NIU Wind Symphony Concert – October 16, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Wind Symphony Thomas Bough, Conductor;Leif Albertson, Graduate Assistant Wednesday, October 167:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall ProgramFrom the always popular collection of Karl King marches has come another great work of masterful...
Anthony Di Sanza: Guest Solo Percussion Recital – October 10, 2024, 7 p.m.
Anthony Di Sanza Solo Percussion Recital Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:00 p.m. NIU Recital Hall Program Wood & Water (2021) Anthony Di Sanza Pulled from Time (2023) A. Di Sanza A. Frida Kahlo’s Tweetstorm (2022) Ben Wahlund...
NIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Orchestra Concert – October 9, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Jazz Ensemble NIU Jazz Orchestra Rodrigo Villanueva,Roosevelt Griffin, directors Wednesday, October 9, 20247:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Jazz Ensemble Program Bye Bye Blackbird Miles Macklin, trumpet Ben Rodriguez, piano...
NIU Wind Ensemble Concert – October 8, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU Wind Ensemble Thomas Bough, Conductor; Leif Albertson, Graduate Assistant Andrew Glendening, Featured Guest Soloist Tuesday, October 8, 2024 7:00 pm Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Program 1. March 2. Song without Words 3. Song of the...
Beltline Bones – Guest Recital, October 6, 2024, 1 p.m.
Guest Recital Series BELTLINE BONES Cole Bartels, Justin Coyne, Zach Bethel - tenor tromboneAdam Nissenbaum - bass trombone Sunday, October 6th, 2024, 1pmRecital Hall Program 3200 Phaethon (Prelude) Alex Ring Gray (b. 1996) Geminids Alex Ring Gray a brief...
Vienna Connection – Mathias Tacke Faculty Violin Recital, October 4, 2024, 7 p.m.
Faculty Recital Series VIENNA CONNECTION Schubert Kurtag-Schubert Webern-Schubert Mathias Tacke, Violin & William Koehler, PianoFriday, October 4th, 2024, 7pmNIU School of Music Recital Hall Not directly related to espionage or spy-games, this musical program...
NIU Philharmonic Orchestra: “¡Vamos!: A Latino Heritage Month Concert” – September 27, 2024, 7 p.m.
Ensemble Recital Series NIU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ¡Vamos!A Latino Heritage Month Concert Silas Huff, Director - Zihan Zhou, Assistant Conductor Friday, September 27, 20247:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program ¡VAMOS! consists of fiery Latin American...
Pokorny Low Brass Seminar Recital III, August 7, 5:30 p.m.
POKORNY LOW BRASS SEMINAR RECITAL Monday, August 5, 20245:30 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Gene Pokorny, tubaAndrew Glendening, tromboneRandall Hawes, tromboneYoko Yamada-Selvaggio, piano Program Concerto for Trombone (1977) George Walker (1922-2018)) II. Grave III....
Pokorny Low Brass Seminar Recital II, August 6, 5:30 p.m.
POKORNY LOW BRASS SEMINAR RECITAL II Tuesday, August 65:30 pmNIU Recital Hall Program Randall Hawes, bass tromboneYoko Yamada-Selvaggio, piano Sonata para Trombone Baixo e Piano (2017)1. Adagio2. Moderato3. Tempo di Minuetto4. Moderato e melancolico Anne...
Pokorny Low Brass Seminar Recital, August 5, 5:30 p.m.
POKORNY LOW BRASS SEMINAR RECITAL Monday, August 5, 20245:30 p.m.NIU Recital Hall Gene Pokorny, tubaAndrew Glendening, tromboneRandall Hawes, tromboneYoko Yamada-Selvaggio, piano Program Concerto for Trombone (1977) George Walker (1922-2018)) II. Grave III....