This article originally appeared in a 2014 edition of Northern Now. by Mark McGowan They called it “Jazz Alley” – four...
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Ron Modell leaves an incredible legacy that includes founding one of the nation’s finest jazz programs
Ron Modell, the founder of NIU's world renowned jazz program passed away, Tuesday, June 10 at his DeKalb home. An...
NIU Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico to perform at White Sox Mexican Heritage Night
NIU Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico have have been selected to perform at the Chicago White Sox Mexican Heritage Night,...
Illinois Brass Band to perform at NIU, Nov. 13
The Illinois Brass Band, a group made up of 30 volunteer musicians dedicated to bringing British-style brass band music to audiences in Chicago and throughout the Midwest, will perform in concert, Sunday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at the NIU School of Music in Boutell...
NIU Hosts Summit on Urban Music Education, Oct. 28-29
The Northern Illinois University School of Music is hosting a Summit on Urban Music Education, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. Mary Lynn Doherty, assistant director of the School of Music, associate professor of music, and coordinator of music education...
10th Anniversary NIU New Music Festival to feature two guest alumnae composers and several special guest performers
The NIU New Music Festival celebrates its tenth year with three consecutive evenings of music November 2, 3, and 4, 2022. The evening programs begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are available through the online School of Music Box Office. Here's a look back at the history of...
School of Music’s Bobby Broom to present master class highlighting release of “Keyed Up”
Update: 10/18/22 - This event will be rescheduled for a later date. Bobby Broom, an internationally renowned guitarist and associate professor of jazz guitar and jazz studies at the NIU School of Music, is hosting a master class, Friday, October 21 at noon in Boutell...
Performing Southeast Asia exhibition open now at NIU’s Pick Museum
"Performing Southeast Asia" has been curated in collaboration with faculty and students from the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, and considers the role of performance in Southeast Asia, from popular music to traditional dance. The exhibition runs from September 8,...
Student Frederick McClure credits Patterson Scholarship for musical therapy vision
As part of this week's Homecoming festivities, a ceremony is being held at 3 p.m.., Friday, October 7, for the re-naming of New Hall as the Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex, in honor of NIU's first African-American graduate. A scholarship established to honor Patterson...
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 historic Egyptian Theatre, Sunday, October 2 at 3 p.m. and NIU School of Music students are invited to attend FREE, simply by showing their NIU...
School of Music online merchandise shop open now
It's back! The NIU School of Music is once again offering a variety of branded items like t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, quarter zips, hats, water bottles, sweatpants and more, through an online merchandise store at: niumusic.itemorder.com. The temporary site will...
NIU Large Ensemble Concerts for Fall
There is something for music lovers of all kinds at the NIU School of Music this fall. The School of Music has talented ensembles in jazz, winds, orchestra, percussion, choral, world music and our famous NIU Steelband for you to choose from. Tickets are only $5 for...