Hayley Gotzsche decided at a very young age that being a music teacher would be a great job. "I've always loved...
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Huskie Spotlight: Katelyn Ackland, Music Education, Clarinet Performance
Katelyn Ackland, a senior majoring in music education and clarinet performance in the NIU School of Music is the...
Huskie Spotlight: Jayla Herring, Recording Arts and Media Technologies
Jayla Herring, a fall 2025 graduate of the School of Music with a degree in recording arts and media technologies is...
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition winner Jaden Teague-Núñez to perform with NIU Steelband
The first steelpan player to ever win the 2024 Crain-Mailing Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Young Artists Concerto Competition will take the stage with the world-famous NIU Steelband at their annual spring concert, Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m. in the NIU Music...
Renowned guest artists to join Reggie Thomas for final performances
Reggie Thomas is retiring after ten years as professor of music and head of jazz studies at Northern Illinois University, and his farewell performances are going to be memorable. Thomas is the director of the acclaimed NIU Jazz Orchestra, who just last year performed...
Music’s Ben Wahlund earns NIU Excellence in Undergraduate Instruction Award
From citing his keen interest in connecting with his students, to his love for, and talent with, music to his ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into a fun and interesting learning opportunity, those who voiced their support for Ben Wahlund, this year’s...
Encountering a Global Sounding World – 2024 World Music Festival
The theme of this year's NIU School of Music World Music Series is "Encountering a Global Sounding World." The festival consists of a number of recitals, concerts and a Songkran (New Year) celebration. World Music Festival Concert Series Monday, April 8, 7 p.m.,...
Spring Percussion Ensemble concert features premiere of Russell Hartenberger’s “REQUIEM”
The NIU Percussion Ensemble's spring 2024 concert features the world premiere of Russell Hartenberger’s REQUIEM, a major new multi-movement work for nine percussionists and five vocalists, as well as Steve Reich’s 1971 minimalist masterwork, DRUMMING. The concert is...
NIU spring Steelband concert features special guests and recurring favorites
The Northern Illinois University Steelband program presents its spring 2024 concert on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. (CST). The event will be held at Boutell Memorial Concert Hallin NIU's Music Building and will feature the world renowned NIU Steelband (Liam Teague,...
Ron Carter leaves a legacy as a distinguished educator and musician
Ron Carter, professor emeritus in the NIU School of Music, directed the NIU Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Studies program for 23 years, passed away, February 24. During his time at NIU, Carter helped grow and diversify the Jazz Studies program and earn its ranking as...
Follow the live stream of the NIU Concert Band Festival, Feb. 23
The Northern Illinois University Concert Band Festival hosted by the Phantom Regiment Friday, February 23 in the Music Building at NIU. A live stream of the event is available at niu.edu/music/performances. Performances begin at 9 a.m. Phantom Regiment has hosted a...
Theatre and Dance hosts Ukrainian Play Reading project for third straight year
For the third year, the NIU School of Theatre and Dance is participating in the Ukrainian Play Reading Project. On Saturday, February 24 they will host a live reading of "Bad Roads" by Natal'ya Vorozhbit, in the O'Connell Theatre in NIU's Stevens Building from noon to...