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Huskie Spotlight: Alma Perrote, Music Education and Steelpan Performance

Alma Perotte, who is majoring in music education and steelpan performance in the School of Music is the subject of a Huskie Spotlight. Alma says she knew as a child growing up in Belize City, Belize that she wanted music to be an essential part of her life. When I was...

Music Education alumna Hayley Gotzsche wins Golden Apple Award

Hayley Gotzsche decided at a very young age that being a music teacher would be a great job. "I've always loved music," she said. "Music has always been a source of joy and an expression of confidence. It was just natural to go into it. I love to get to bring those...

Kelly Gross named Illinois Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

Kelly Gross, Ph.D., assistant professor of art and design education in the NIU School of Art and Design has been named the 2025-2026 Higher Education Art Educator of the Year by the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA). Gross was honored at their annual...

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Why wait until December to carol?

Oct 31, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

The NIU School of Music's Concert Choir got everyone in the holiday spirit with a little caroling. The holiday was Halloween. Here they are paying a visit to Dean Paul Kassel's office in the Music Building. Pardon the shaky video, but enjoy the...

NIU adopts domestic tuition rate

Oct 27, 2017 | University Communications, xFeatured

Recent action taken by the NIU Board of Trustees will help NIU recruit more U.S. students from outside the borders of the Land of Lincoln. The NIU Board of Trustees approved a new domestic rate structure for tuition that will set out-of-state tuition for domestic...

Seventh NIU New Music Festival Nov. 1-3

Oct 25, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

Join the NIU School of Music for the Seventh NIU New Music Festival, Wednesday, November 1 through Friday November 3 in the Music Building on the campus of NIU. Wednesday, November 1 Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, 8 p.m. New Music at NIU Thursday, November 2 Boutell...

Arcomusical under consideration for 2018 Grammy Award

Oct 23, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

Arcomusical, a sextet of Afro-Brazilian berimbau musical bows, directed by NIU Professor and Head of Percussion Studies Gregory Beyer, is on the ballot for consideration for the 2018 Grammy Awards in the category of Best World Music Album. Arcomusical's album,...

2017-18 Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History lineup

Oct 17, 2017 | Art and Design, xFeatured

The lineup for the 2017-2018 Elizabeth Allen Visiting Scholars in Art History series in the NIU College of Art and Design has been set. Join us in room 100 of the Art Building (Jack Ahrends Hall) on the main campus of NIU. All of these talks are free of charge and...

Community School of the Arts Sinfonia Concerto Competition applications due Oct. 23

Oct 17, 2017 | Community School of the Arts, xFeatured

The Community School of the Arts at Northern Illinois University invites musicians 18 years and younger to compete in the annual CSA Sinfonia Concerto Competition. The deadline for applications is October 23. Auditions are scheduled in the Recital Hall of the NIU...

Suzuki workshop offered at NIU, Nov. 4

Oct 13, 2017 | Community School of the Arts, xFeatured

At the annual NIU Suzuki Workshop on Saturday November 4, guest Suzuki teachers from Wisconsin, Iowa and Alabama will visit the NIU Music Building to work with NIU Suzuki Strings students, and with guest violin and cello students representing Suzuki programs...

School of Art and Design hosts Frankie Flood, Oct 11-12

Oct 11, 2017 | Art and Design, xFeatured

SOAD will be hosting artist Frankie Flood on Wednesday, October 11, and Thursday October 12 for a number of lectures and demonstrations. All are open to any interested students. Frankie Flood is an Associate Professor of Art at Appalachian State University, and the...

Cor Cantiamo Presents: Vocal Tapestries, Oct. 22

Oct 11, 2017 | Music, xFeatured

Cor Cantiamo, an NIU Ensemble in Residence, will present their fall concert, Sunday, October 22 at 3 p.m. in the NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. Cor Cantiamo is a professional 24-voice chamber choir that works to bring world class artistry to the DeKalb community...