Music News Archives

Matthew Kiser Bachelor's in Music Performance, emphasis in Steelpan Studies What did you want to be when you were growing up? Are you pursuing that as a major, or have you taken another path? As a kid, my interests were always evolving and changing. I always was...

Due to the pandemic, the Rockford Symphony Orchestra's annual Youth Concert for students in grades three through five was not able to proceed “as usual.” However, the RSO wanted to find a way to offer the concert because it is a  valuable experience for the students...

Izabella Gieron Spring 2021 graduate, Bachelor's in Music Education and Violin Performance, Independent Study in Orchestral Conducting "I decided to study these majors because I want to be able to share my knowledge and passion for music through playing, teaching, and...

Every year seniors in NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology engage in a year-long design project that involves creating or improving commercial products or industrial processes. They are mentored by faculty and industry professionals to get hands-on,...