Music Programs Archives

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,...
Jan. 17 – Guest artist – Lara Dahl, oboe

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)...

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Dec. 7 – 27th Annual Holiday Concert

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...

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Dec. 5 – Tanner Jackson, Graduate Bass Trombone

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...

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Dec. 4 – NIU Cello Studio Recital

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...

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Dec. 4 – School of Music Honors Convocation

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,...

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Dec. 3 – Chamber Music Recital

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,...

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Dec 2 – NIU Percussion Ensemble Winter Concert

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....

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Nov. 25 – Matthew Skirmont, Graduate Voice Recital

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...

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Nov. 24 – Fiddle Music of Romania and the Balkans

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...

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