The NIU School of Music is partnering with the non-profit organization, the Rockley Family Foundation to offer musical...
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The big noise from the Bronx
This article originally appeared in a 2014 edition of Northern Now. by Mark McGowan They called it “Jazz Alley” – four...
Ron Modell leaves an incredible legacy that includes founding one of the nation’s finest jazz programs
Ron Modell, the founder of NIU's world renowned jazz program passed away, Tuesday, June 10 at his DeKalb home. An...
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...
Marlon Wayans to perform at NIU in free show for students, faculty and staff
NIU Campus Activities Board and the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts jointly present An Evening with Marlon Wayans! We are thrilled to invite you to this exciting event taking place on February 15 for a night filled with laughter, entertainment, and...
CVPA students invited to check out NIU Athletics’ Beauty and the Beast meet
College of Visual and Performing Arts students, support our friends in NIU Athletics by attending the unique Beauty and the Beast Meet, Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Check out the action as the NIU Gymnastics team and NIU Wrestling team will be competing simultaneously in...
Music’s Christopher Scanlon appearing in Chicago Shakespeare’s new musical “Illinoise”
Christopher Scanlon, assistant professor of trumpet and brass area coordinator in the NIU School of Music is performing in Illinoise, a musical opening at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre January 28 and running through February 18. Music and lyrics for the show were...
Just Dream It: Randiss “Wonder” Hopkins, ’17, inspires Nike’s global design community
Randiss "Wonder" Hopkins, '17, experienced a dream in his youth that propelled him to do backflips—literally. The dream and the events immediately following have led Hopkins to live and work with the mindset, "If you can dream it, you can do it." Hopkins recounts the...
Watch party for “Art and Wellness: Creating Intentional Spaces,” Jan. 17
Calling all art and wellness enthusiasts! Join us for a special watch party of "Art and Wellness: Creating Intentional Spaces," hosted by renowned artist Renee Fleming. Discover practical tips for transforming your surroundings into sanctuaries of creativity and...
World-renowned duo Christian Lindberg and Roland Pöntinen to perform at NIU, Jan. 16
For more than 40 years the world renowned duo of trombonist Christian Lindberg and pianist Roland Pöntinen have performed around the world and recorded more than 20 albums together. On Tuesday, January 16 they will perform in concert at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall...