School of Music Concert and Recital programs
Featured Events
Programs
March 3 – NIU Choral Concert
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Choral Concert NIU Concert ChoirNIU University ChorusNIU Chamber Choir Eric Johnson, director, NIU Chamber Choir and Concert ChoirMary Lynn Doherty, director, University Chorus Tuesday, March 3, 20257 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall...
Feb. 27 – John Wolff and Jonathan Lucke Duo Percussion Recital
Student Recital Series John Wolff and Jonathan Lucke Percussion Recital Friday, February 27, 20268:00 pmRecital Hall "A very difficult duo for two 5.0 marimbas. Not for the faint of heart, but this is terribly exciting music, full of complex rhythms and...
Feb. 27 – NIU Wind Ensemble at Concert Band Festival
NIU Concert Band Festival NIU Wind Ensemble Tom Bough, ConductorRodney Dorsey, Guest ConductorThomas Snydacker, Alto SaxophoneAlex Harrington, Graduate Student Guest Conductor Friday, February 27, 20261:25 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Tikal Josh Rodriguez (b....
Feb. 26 – NIU Wind Ensemble
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Wind Ensemble Tom Bough, ConductorRodney Dorsey, guest conductorThomas Snydacker, alto saxophone soloistAlex Harrington, graduate student guest conductor Thursday, February 26, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert HallKnown for his...
Feb. 24 – Escape Ten Percussion Duo
Guest Artist Series Escape Ten Annie Stevens and Andrea Venet, percussion Tuesday, February 24, 20266:00 pmBoutell Memorial Concert Hall Program Perenniality Austin Kleck (b. 2000) Dialogue in Discourse (world premiere) Zach Miller (b. 1999) Magic Time Russell...
Feb. 24 – Jared Hurn, Graduate Percussion Recital
Student Recital Series Jared Hurn, Graduate Percussion Recital Tuesday, February 24, 20268:00 pmRecital Hall GuestsJonas Baker, pianoJarred Forrest, trumpetKordale Hill, bassDaisuke Kamuchi, alto saxophoneSpencer Mackey, tromboneGeorgios Moustakas, guitarMatthew...
Feb. 17 – Talia Grzelak and Brayden Dulin, Percussion, Piano and Voice Recital
Student Recital Series Talia Grzelak and Brayden Dulin, Percussion, Piano and Voice Recital Tuesday, February 17, 20266:00 pmRecital Hall Program 2+1 IvanTrevino (b. 1983) Hands Down Chad Floyd (b. 1977) And Now These Three Remain Eric Rath (b. 1978) Nightlight...
Feb. 13 – NIU Philharmonic
Large Ensemble Concert Series NIU Philharmonic Maria Kurochkina, Conductor Special Guests:2025 NIU Concerto Competition WinnersSofia Vrettou, celloEduardo Zamudio, clarinetDaniël Smith, alto saxophone Friday, February 13, 20267:00 p.m.Boutell Memorial Concert Hall...
Feb. 3 – Avalon String Quartet
Faculty Recital Series Avalon String Quartet Blaise Magnière, violinRichard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in Violin Marie Wang, violin Anthony Devroye, viola Cheng-Hou Lee, cello Special GuestZachary Good, clarinet Tuesday, January 3, 20267 p.m.NIU Recital Hall...
Jan. 17 – Guest artist – Lara Dahl, oboe
Guest Artist Recital Series Dr. Lara Dahl, oboeGeorgia State University Saturday, January 17, 20263:00 p.m. Recital3:45 p.m. MasterclassRecital Hall Vincent Fuh, pianoMadison, Wisc. Dr. Laura MediskyNIU Oboe Faculty Program Lara for Two Oboes and Piano (2025)...
Tickets
Tickets for School of Music concerts are available online only. There are prices for adults, seniors, faculty and staff and non-NIU students. NIU students are admitted free of charge to all performances with pre-reserved tickets. Most recitals are not ticketed.
Livestream
Most NIU concerts and recitals are available to watch on our livestream.
Upcoming Events
The NIU College of Visual and Performing arts puts on more than 200 live performances and exhibitions every year. See what’s coming up next in the School of Music, School of Art and Design, School of Theatre and Dance and the NIU Art Museum.