School of Music Concert and Recital programs

Nov. 18 – Timeless Sounds of Korea: Jeongak Recital of Gayageum

Nov. 18 – Timeless Sounds of Korea: Jeongak Recital of Gayageum

World Music Series Timeless Sounds of Korea : Jeongak Recital of Gayageum Wednesday, November 18, 2026, NoonRecital Hall      Program Yeongsanhoesang (靈山會相) Hahyeon Dodri, Yeombul Dodri, Taryeong, Gunak Hyunchae Kim, gayageum Cheonyeon Manse (千年萬世)...

Nov. 15 – Cello Studio Recital

Nov. 15 – Cello Studio Recital

Ensemble Recital Series Cello Studio Recital Sunday, November 15, 20261:00 pmRecital Hall      Program "Alone" for Cello Solo Giovanni Sollima (b. 1962) Renee Edson Sonata for Solo Cello     I. Fantasia: Andante espressivo e con molto rubato     II....

Nov. 15 – Kaelyn Witt, Senior Flute Recital

Nov. 15 – Kaelyn Witt, Senior Flute Recital

Student Recital Series KAELYN WITT Senior Flute RecitalSunday, November 15, 202611:00 a.m.Recital Hall      Program La Flute De Pan I. Pan et les bergers     II. Pan et les oiseaux     III. Pan et les nymphes Jules Mouquet (1867-1946) Elizabeth Vaughan,...

Nov. 13 – Carmen Houde, Senior Horn Recital

Nov. 13 – Carmen Houde, Senior Horn Recital

Student Recital Series CARMEN HOUDE Senior Horn RecitalFriday, November 13, 20266:00 p.m.Recital Hall      Program España Vitaly Buyanovsky (1928-1993) Sonata for Horn and Piano     I. Hymn     II. Riding to Higher Clouds Margaret Brouwer (b. 1940)...

Nov. 13 – String Chamber Music Recital

Nov. 13 – String Chamber Music Recital

Ensemble Recital Series String Chamber Music Recital Friday, November 13, 20268:00 pmRecital Hall      Program Sonata in G major for Two Cellos     I. Adagio     II. Allegro prestissimo Jeane-Baptiste Barrière (1707-1747) Cello Duos     No. 1 Commodo   ...

Nov. 12 – NIU Opera Theatre – The Many Faces of Love

Nov. 12 – NIU Opera Theatre – The Many Faces of Love

NIU Opera Theatre The Many Faces of Love Thursday, November 12, 20267:00 pmRecital Hall Minjung Kim, pianist          Program "Come Paride vezzoso" from L'elisir d'amore  Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) Belcore - Daniel Ozioma ChukwunyemAdina -...

Nov. 10 – Masahiro Suzuki, Graduate Jazz Guitar Recital

Nov. 10 – Masahiro Suzuki, Graduate Jazz Guitar Recital

Student Recital Series MASAHIRO SUZUKI Graduate Jazz Guitar RecitalTuesday, November 10, 20265:00 pmMusic Library      Program Tea for Two Vincent Youmans (1898-1946) Isaac Potempa, tenor saxSamuel Caiola, piano I Want to Be Happy Vincent Youmans...

Nov. 8 – Jayvan Washington, Graduate Trombone Recital

Nov. 8 – Jayvan Washington, Graduate Trombone Recital

Student Recital Series JAYVAN WASHINGTON Graduate Trombone RecitalSunday, Nomember 8, 20267:00 pmRecital Hall      Program Ballade Frank Martin (1890-1974) Stephen Squires, Piano T-Rex     I. Soft and slow, with much rubato     II. Loud and rhythmic, in...

Nov. 8 – NIU Percussion Ensemble

Nov. 8 – NIU Percussion Ensemble

Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Percussion Ensemble Gregory Beyer and Ben Wahlund, Directors Special GuestsSecond City Samba - Reed Flygt, artistic director Sunday, November 8, 20263:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall        Program Noland Road...

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Upcoming Events

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