Sid Smith IV, who earned his Master of Music in jazz studies from the NIU School of Music in December was featured...
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Avalon String Quartet and NIU School of Music announce return of Graduate String Quartet in Residence
The Avalon String Quartet and the Northern Illinois University School of Music are excited to relaunch the Graduate...
Four NIU alumni marched in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
NIU alumni Michael Embrey, Jake Walker, Annette Hackbarth and Bernard "BJ" Long Jr. marched in the Macy's Thanksgiving...
NIU Artists. Never. Quit. – Reggie Thomas, head of jazz studies
Reginald "Reggie" Thomas is Coordinator of the internationally recognized Northern Illinois University School of Music's Jazz Studies program. Thomas came to NIU from the Michigan State University College of Music, where he served as Professor of Jazz Piano. Prior to...
NIU arts events status updates
As part of the university’s response to the rapid spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) world-wide, cancelations, postponements and modifications to scheduled arts events at NIU are being made. We appreciate your interest and support and decisions are being made with the...
Musician Marquis Hill, ’09, Recognized for Alumni Achievement in the Arts
When it comes to music, Marquis Hill is the best of the proverbial best. An experienced trumpeter and music teacher, he has performed alongside today’s top artists in jazz festivals and competitions. He has been honored with many prestigious awards and scholarships,...
Chris Scanlon to join NIU School of Music faculty
Chris Scanlon, a dynamic performer and educator with a diverse performing career in New York City, will join the NIU School of Music faculty as assistant professor of trumpet, beginning fall semester 2020. Scanlon has appeared with orchestras and chamber ensembles in...
Trombonist Timothy Riordan joins School of Music faculty
Timothy Riordan, an accomplished trombonist and educator will join the faculty at the NIU School of Music beginning fall semester 2020. In addition to his new role in the brass studio at NIU, Riordan has taught an acclaimed pre-college trombone studio at the Merit...
Eric Johnson to receive the Harold Decker Award from the American Choral Directors Association
Eric Johnson, director of choral activities at the NIU School of Music and founding artistic director of Cor Cantiamo, will be honored as the recipient the 2020 Harold Decker Award from the Illinois Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. The award is...
School of Music’s Frederick McClure awarded Forward, Together Forward Scholarship
Frederick McClure, a music education music performance double major in the NIU School of Music is one of five recipients of the 2020 NIU Forward, Together Forward Scholarship. Honorees are chosen through a competitive process which seeks to find individuals whose...
School of Music’s Kelly Langenberg featured on WGN-TV with Chicago Horn Consort
Kelly Langenberg, applied artist in the School of Music teaching brass techniques and horn, was recently featured on the WGN-TV News. Chicago Horn Consort, a group Langenberg founded in 2010 is releasing its first album, Catch Fire, and will celebrate with a special...
Marquis Hill to be honored for Alumni Achievement in the Arts
Marquis Hill, a 2009 graduate of the NIU School of Music will be honored by the NIU Alumni Association as this year's recipient of the Alumni Achivement in the Arts Award. The NIU Alumni Association annually recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni, with...