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Ethan Cowburn selected for The Kennedy Center’s Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program

Ethan Cowburn, a soon-to-gradate M.F.A. student in percussion performance in the NIU School of Music, was chosen as just one of five students in the world for the Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC this summer. The...

Overcon Duo wins annual School of Music Chamber Ensemble Competition

The Annual NIU School of Music Chamber Ensemble Competition was held, Saturday, April 5 in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. Ten ensembles competed and the overall winner was the Overcon Duo of Reilly Farrell on violin and Ben Gilbert on violoncello. Three other groups...

World Music celebrates 50th anniversary with week-long festival and symposium

One of the most iconic programs at Northern Illinois University is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The School of Music boasts one of the most diverse, comprehensive and accomplished world music programs in the nation, and a week long celebration kicks off...

US Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus to perform at School of Music, April 6

The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus will perform a free concert, Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the NIU Music Building. The theme of the concert is Sea to Shining Sea.    The United States Army Field Band from...

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