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Music’s Bobby Broom featured as one of Chicago’s Very Own on WGN-TV News

Bobby Broom, associate professor of jazz guitar and jazz studies was featured as one of "Chicago's Very Own" on WGN-TV News. Broom discussed his passion for playing music and teaching, and School of Music students Jackson Wheeler and Alejandra Hernandez were also...

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...
Grad Profiles – Kristin Brandt

Grad Profiles – Kristin Brandt

The spring class of 2020 hasn’t had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great stories. Over the summer months we’ll be profiling some of them. Kristin Brandt Degree earned – Master of Music in Music Education Hometown - Freeport, Ill....

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Grad Profiles – Sarah Castro

Grad Profiles – Sarah Castro

Recent NIU graduates haven’t had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great stories. Over the summer months we’ll be profiling some of them. Sarah Castro Degree Earned: Bachelor of Music in Music Education with an emphasis in Voice...

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Grad Profiles – Paul Perrilles

Grad Profiles – Paul Perrilles

The spring class of 2020 hasn't had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great stories. Over the summer months we'll be profiling some of them. Paul Perrilles Degree Earned: Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Hometown: Peoria High...

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Grad profiles – Jorge Brito

Grad profiles – Jorge Brito

The spring class of 2020 hasn't had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great stories. Over the summer months we'll be profiling some of them. Jorge Brito Degree earned - Bachelor of Music, Emphasis in Music Education Minor in Spanish...

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Grad Profiles – Robyn Clarke

Grad Profiles – Robyn Clarke

The spring class of 2020 hasn't had a traditional conclusion to their studies, but they do have a lot of great stories. Over the summer months we'll be profiling some of them. Robyn Clarke Bachelor of Music, Music Education Hometown - Joliet, IL Transfer from: Joliet...

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World Music Showcase goes virtual

World Music Showcase goes virtual

NIU School of Music graduate students in the Analytical Techniques in World Music course were set to present pieces as part of NIU's annual World Music Festival. But with all concerts postponed due stay at home restrictions caused by the coronavirus, their...

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Huskie Spotlight – Kelly Langenberg, School of Music

Huskie Spotlight – Kelly Langenberg, School of Music

Kelly Langenberg Applied Artist in the School of Music What year did you start working at NIU? 2016. Where is your hometown? Where do you live now? I grew up in an idyllic rural community near New Philadelphia, Ohio. I currently live in Elgin. Where did you attend...

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Huskie Spotlight – Jui-Ching Wang, School of Music

Huskie Spotlight – Jui-Ching Wang, School of Music

Jui-Ching Wang Associate Professor of World Music What year did you start working at NIU? I started working at NIU in 2004 when I was still an ABD (all but dissertation). Where is your hometown? Where do you live now? I grew up in a small town nearby Hsinchu City in...

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