by Antonio Garcia Jazz education lost a giant in the field with the passing on June 10 of my friend and colleague Ron...
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An open window led Zachary Good to the clarinet and to NIU
A familiarity with the school and a desire to teach music at a state university made NIU the perfect place for new...
New director of orchestras was drawn to NIU by its student-centered nature
For Maria Kurochkina, the new director of orchestras at NIU, all it took was a few minutes into her visit to Northern...
Music’s Ben Wahlund earns NIU Excellence in Undergraduate Instruction Award
From citing his keen interest in connecting with his students, to his love for, and talent with, music to his ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into a fun and interesting learning opportunity, those who voiced their support for Ben Wahlund, this year’s...
Encountering a Global Sounding World – 2024 World Music Festival
The theme of this year's NIU School of Music World Music Series is "Encountering a Global Sounding World." The festival consists of a number of recitals, concerts and a Songkran (New Year) celebration. World Music Festival Concert Series Monday, April 8, 7 p.m.,...
Something for everyone this April in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
April is the busiest month in the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts, which means you have more opportunities to sample the great music, theater, dance and art of our very talented students. The School of Theatre and Dance features the premiere of Alexander...
Spring Percussion Ensemble concert features premiere of Russell Hartenberger’s “REQUIEM”
The NIU Percussion Ensemble's spring 2024 concert features the world premiere of Russell Hartenberger’s REQUIEM, a major new multi-movement work for nine percussionists and five vocalists, as well as Steve Reich’s 1971 minimalist masterwork, DRUMMING. The concert is...
NIU spring Steelband concert features special guests and recurring favorites
The Northern Illinois University Steelband program presents its spring 2024 concert on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. (CST). The event will be held at Boutell Memorial Concert Hallin NIU's Music Building and will feature the world renowned NIU Steelband (Liam Teague,...
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...